S3 E1. From Trauma to Transformation: Empowering Women and Healing the Planet with Zainab Salbi

Explore the transformative moments that have defined Zainab Salbi's journey from war-torn Iraq under Saddam Hussein's regime to becoming a global advocate for empowering women survivors. In this compelling episode, Zainab Salbi, a renowned humanitarian, author, and journalist recognized as one of the women changing the world by influential figures such as Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates, shares her inspiring narrative. From her early life in Iraq under Saddam Hussein's regime to the founding of Women for Women International at the age of 23, Zainab delves into her remarkable experiences and the resilience she witnessed in women. The conversation explores the challenges, resilience, and wisdom Zainab gained throughout her life, emphasizing the importance of combining emotional and practical support for lasting change. Some topics we cover include: Zainab's journey from Iraq to founding Women for Women International The role of authenticity and adherence to personal values in driving societal change Empowering women survivors of war and recognizing their resilience Insights into the strength and power of women globally Zainab’s most recent initiative, Daughters for Earth, and its focus on women-led climate action Addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on women Advocating for the recognition and support of women in climate solutions Transcription is available here Women for Women International Daughters for Earth -- Become a Patron for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tik Tok | Youtube | LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly dose of all things WOMAN We need more women’s stories in the world!. If you’ve enjoyed this episode,  please share, subscribe, rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts Explore The Story of Woman book recommendations in the US and the UK - purchases support the podcast AND local bookstores 🤩 www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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They say it’s a man’s world... so what does that mean for the rest of us? This podcast is on a mission to find out.  The consequences of woman's exclusion from our world are so deeply embedded that they are all but impossible to see... unless you are looking. Featuring interviews with those who explore our world through the female gaze, The Story of Woman looks at everything from the economy, healthcare, gender roles, and more. Each episode dives deep into where we are, how we got here, and what still needs to be changed in order to (finally) rewrite the story of mankind to become the story of humankind. To us, ‘woman’ means all those who presently identify as such - regardless of which body they were born with. This includes other marginalized genders such as those who identify as non-binary, gender fluid, or anywhere else on the spectrum of gender.