Ladies Leading

Ava Thompson Greenwell
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This five-episode podcast highlights the work and personal lives of some of the pioneering women featured in the new groundbreaking book, Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News. The discussions focus on the racism and sexism they endured while simultaneously working for more fair and balanced coverage and better mentoring.

  1. Ep. 040 Farewell to Ladies Leading Podcast and on to Something New?

    06/28/2023

    Ep. 040 Farewell to Ladies Leading Podcast and on to Something New?

    Ladies Leading Host Ava Thompson Greenwell is joined by her family members as she announces a new direction for the podcast.  Can you say pause? You can use this link to listen (or relisten) to previous episodes.

    33 min
  2. Ep. 039 Daschell Phillips Hills is a Journalist Who Loves Fact and Fiction

    06/21/2023

    Ep. 039 Daschell Phillips Hills is a Journalist Who Loves Fact and Fiction

    Managing Editor Daschell Phillips works with a variety of writing genres – including the sacred and the secular.

    30 min
  3. Ep. 038 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Expert Stefanie Hicks Breaks Down the Fundamentals

    06/07/2023

    Ep. 038 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Expert Stefanie Hicks Breaks Down the Fundamentals

    Diversity, equity and inclusion, also known as DEI, are the buzz words in many workplaces.  Corporate leader Stefanie Hicks breaks down what it means, why it's important in every industry and how to assess whether your companie's DEI plans are more than just talk.

    52 min
  4. Ep. 037 Author Deborah Douglas Combines Travel and Black Protest History

    05/24/2023

    Ep. 037 Author Deborah Douglas Combines Travel and Black Protest History

    Journalist Deborah Douglas has traveled many writing roads.  This time, her journey has prompted her to write the first book to cover the offcial civil rights trail in the South.

    45 min
  5. Ep. 036 Author Sheryl Lewis Offers Some Pearls of Wisdom for this Mother's Day Special

    05/10/2023

    Ep. 036 Author Sheryl Lewis Offers Some Pearls of Wisdom for this Mother's Day Special

    Sheryl Lewis is the author of From the Kitchen Table: Words of Wisdom, Acts of Love, and Food for the Soul.  She says her life has been deliciously full because of her love for family.

    31 min
  6. Ep. 035 Orthopaedic surgeon Surrenthia Parker is making history and building the future

    04/26/2023

    Ep. 035 Orthopaedic surgeon Surrenthia Parker is making history and building the future

    Surrenthia Parker is one of the first Black women orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S.  She is listed as a pioneer in The History of Black Women in Orthopaedic Surgery website.  Although still low, she says she is seeing progress as the number of Black women surgeons grows.

    29 min
  7. Ep. 034 Essence Magazine's New Top Leader Danielle Cadet Wants to Shake Things Up

    04/12/2023

    Ep. 034 Essence Magazine's New Top Leader Danielle Cadet Wants to Shake Things Up

    Taking the editorial helm of Essence Magazine has been a "pinch me" moment for Danielle Cadet.  Like many who have ascended to high-profile positions in legacy media,  she's juggling the pros and cons of social media.

    33 min
  8. Ep. 033 Marvinetta Penn Works to put Black Girls in the Spotlight

    03/29/2023

    Ep. 033 Marvinetta Penn Works to put Black Girls in the Spotlight

    Global Girls executive director and founder Marvinetta Penn wants Black girls to be the center of attention.  For more than two decades, Penn has been building self esteem through the arts.

    33 min
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This five-episode podcast highlights the work and personal lives of some of the pioneering women featured in the new groundbreaking book, Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News. The discussions focus on the racism and sexism they endured while simultaneously working for more fair and balanced coverage and better mentoring.

Information

  • Creator
    Ava Thompson Greenwell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Inquiry Collective, 2021
  • Show Website
    Ladies Leading