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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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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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Surgeons: Houriya Kazim and Maria Siemionow
Mon 19 Jan 2015
Experiences from the UAE's first female surgeon and the Polish face transplant specialist
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Chefs: Farah Quinn and Marianna Orlinkova
Mon 12 Jan 2015
Indonesian and Russian chefs on a male-dominated industry and getting banned ingredients
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Psychiatrists: Dr Margaret Mungherera and Dr Unaiza Niaz
Mon 5 Jan 2015
Overcoming stigma to address mental health in Uganda and Pakistan
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Ambassadors: Amatalalim Alsoswa and Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury
Mon 29 Dec 2014
From Finland and Yemen: two women's experiences of diplomacy at the highest level
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Activists: Ericka Huggins and Nomboniso Gasa
Mon 22 Dec 2014
A former Black Panther Party leader and anti-Apartheid activist discuss fighting racism
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Advertising Execs: Nunu Ntshingila and Vasudha Narayanan
Mon 15 Dec 2014
South Africa's first lady of advertising answers an Indian creative director's questions
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Scientists: Minal Rohit and Dr Tara Shears
Mon 8 Dec 2014
Understanding the universe: an Indian space scientist talks to a British physicist
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Fighting Ebola: Dr Ngozi Kennedy and Fredanna M'Cormack McGough
Mon 1 Dec 2014
US and Sierra Leonean perspectives on the Ebola outbreak
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Triathletes: Shirin Gerami and Paula Newby-Fraser
Mon 24 Nov 2014
Iran's first female triathlete gets advice from an icon of the endurance sport
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Fashion Bosses: Rubana Huq and Kim Winser
Mon 17 Nov 2014
A Bangladeshi textile magnate and a British clothing retailer compare experiences
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Explorers: Sarah Marquis and Reena Dharmshaktu
Mon 10 Nov 2014
A Swiss explorer and an Indian adventurer talk mountains, rucksacks and mental endurance
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Comics: Hatoon Kadi and Njambi McGrath
Mon 3 Nov 2014
Funny women - a Saudi satirist talks to a Kenyan stand-up comic
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The judges
Mon 27 Oct 2014
Judge Khalida Rachid Khan and Justice Mandisa Maya on prejudice, sexism and staying sane
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