The Conversation Podcast
Two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, share the stories of their lives.
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Gamers and Geeks: Jenny Brusk and Angelica Lim
Mon 14 Sep 2015
A roboticist and a games developer on how and why they are making technology more human
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Surviving an Economic Crisis: Iliana Fokianaki and Bettina Rosenqvist
Mon 7 Sep 2015
Two women from Greece and Venezuela swap stories of living through a financial meltdown
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Life in the Circus: Anastasia IV and Sarah Schwarz
Mon 31 Aug 2015
Running away to the circus: a Polish hair-hanger and German wire walker discuss their act
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Inside Soap Operas: Simone Singh and Sarah Mayberry
Mon 24 Aug 2015
What it's like to work on soap operas in India and Australia, on and off set.
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Migrants: Cynthia Masiyiwa and Mahboba Rawi
Mon 17 Aug 2015
Leaving Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, two migrants discuss belonging to two cultures.
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Agony Aunts: Criselda Kananda and Xinran Xue
Mon 3 Aug 2015
What it is like to listen to people's problems for a living in China and South Africa
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Entrepreneurs: Maureen Kamari and Serah Kanyua
Mon 27 Jul 2015
Being your own boss in Nairobi: two women share stories of coping with success and failure
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Pilots: Niloofar Rahmani and Esther Mbabazi
Mon 20 Jul 2015
How two pilots made their childhood dreams of flying a reality in Afghanistan and Rwanda
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Lawyers: Jane Serwanga and Niranjali Amerasinghe
Mon 6 Jul 2015
Lawyers from Kenya and Sri Lanka talk about using the law to change lives
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Singers: Lisa Fischer and Kanika Kapoor
Mon 29 Jun 2015
The voices of Lisa Fischer and Kanika Kapoor help the stars of stage and screen to shine
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Paralympians: Elizabeth Stone and Vanessa Low
Mon 22 Jun 2015
Paralympians from Germany and Georgia share the personal stories behind their success
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Ballerinas: Lorena Feijoo and Kitty Phetla
Mon 15 Jun 2015
Ballerinas from Cuba and South Africa talk perfection, humour and breaking tradition
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Racing Drivers: Tatiana Calder贸n and Ramona Karlsson
Mon 8 Jun 2015
Two female racing car drivers from Colombia and Sweden chat about life on the circuit.
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Emergency workers: Maria Luisa Catrambone and 'Gardenia'
Mon 1 Jun 2015
What it's like to save lives on a boat in the Mediterranean and a field hospital in Syria
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'Hijabistas': Hidaya Mohamad and Naballah Chi
Mon 25 May 2015
Young muslims in Trinidad and Tokyo on 'modest' fashion and what not to ask them
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The boxers: Cecilia Braekhus and Hanna Gabriels
Mon 18 May 2015
Boxing champions from Norway and Costa Rica reflect on life in and out of the ring
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Being 'Mixed Race': Kira Lea Dargin and Annina Chirade
Mon 11 May 2015
An Australian-Aboriginal Russian woman and a Ghanaian-Austrian Londoner discuss identity
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Living with Apes in the Wild: Emily Otali and Lone Nielsen
Mon 27 Apr 2015
City women who moved to the wilds of Uganda and Borneo to rescue and research great apes
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Children's Authors: Leslea Newman and Candy Gourlay
Mon 20 Apr 2015
Creating imaginary worlds with words for children in the US and the Philippines
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My Online Life
Mon 6 Apr 2015
A Brazilian vlogger and a Somali social media star who share their lives online
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Songwriters: Nneka Egbuna and Maria Marcus
Mon 30 Mar 2015
Could you write a global hit? From Sweden and Nigeria two musicians explain how they do it
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Making Movies: Chika Anadu and Shonali Bose
Mon 23 Mar 2015
The blood, sweat and tears of being an independent film-maker, in India and Nigeria
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United by Football: Stephanie Roche and Sahar El Hawary
Mon 16 Mar 2015
The Irishwoman who scored one of the best goals of 2014 and a pioneering Egyptian referee
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The Artists: Sara Shamma and Aowen Jin
Mon 9 Mar 2015
Art beyond borders - a Syrian painter in Lebanon and a Chinese artist in England
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Exploring the Past: Salima Ikram and Justine Benanty
Mon 2 Mar 2015
An Egyptologist and a shipwreck diver on their fascination with digging up the past
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Mayors: Annise Parker and Chhavi Rajawat
Mon 23 Feb 2015
From India and the USA, women who gave up corporate careers to change their communities
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A Calling: Naamah Kelman and Christine Mayr-Lumetzberger
Mon 16 Feb 2015
From Israel and Austria, women forging their own paths in Judaism and Catholicism
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Rappers: DJ Naida and MC Melodee
Mon 9 Feb 2015
The rhythms and rhymes connecting two rappers from Harare and Amsterdam
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Stuntwomen: Sanober Pardiwalla and Ky Furneaux
Mon 2 Feb 2015
The emotions and economics of being a stuntwoman in Hollywood and Bollywood
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Conductors: Alondra de la Parra and Simone Young
Mon 26 Jan 2015
Two female conductors from Mexico and Australia share their passion for the podium
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