Dr. Tererai Trent: Staying Loyal to Who You Are and Your Dreams - a podcast by Tami Simon

Dr. Tererai Trent is an activist, adjunct professor at Drexel University's School of Public Health, and the author of The Awakened Woman: Remembering&Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams. Oprah Winfrey has referred to Dr. Trent as one of her favorite guests. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Trent about the path that took her from a childhood in rural Zimbabwe to becoming an internationally renowned advocate for women's empowerment. They talk about the responsibility of honoring one's ancestors—especially those women who were silenced and unable to achieve their dreams. Finally, Dr. Trent explains how she is a"midwife for women's awakening"and details the social progress that she wants to see women make across the world. (67 minutes)

Further episodes of Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Further podcasts by Tami Simon

Website of Tami Simon