
The Scientista Podcast spotlights women (and allies!) reshaping business, politics, and culture.
Hosted by behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and former Assistant Secretary of State Monica Medina, this show brings you candid conversations with changemakers and thought leaders from around the world.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesBusinessCareersScience | |||

Karen Pierce, former UK Ambassador to the United States, and Juliet Gerrard, former Chief Science Advisor to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, joins the Scientista Podcast for a live recording from the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit.... more
What happens when a song written decades ago suddenly feels like it was written for today?
In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Monica Medina and Sweta Chakraborty sit down with singer and interpretive artist Maxine Linehan to talk about music... more
This week on the Scientista Podcast, Monica and Sweta speak with Isabel Klee, author of Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About and the storyteller behind @simonsits. They talk about foster dogs, rescue storytelling, her unexpected partnership ... more
What does it mean to defend science in Washington?
On this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Monica Medina and Dr. Sweta Chakraborty sit down with Gretchen Goldman, President and CEO of the Union of Concerned Scientists. Goldman has spent her caree... more
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Amazing conversations that matter!!!
Wonderful conversations about the importance of following science and with smart, funny, interesting, women.
Such a wonderful and inspiring listen. We listen with our daughter (and our son) and it’s a joy to see how she processes the conversations and how she sees no barriers to her future in STEM
Great podcast showcasing why science is cool!
This is my new favorite podcast for hearing from inspiring women.
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Thoughtful interviews with women leaders and allies driving change across climate, policy, science, and business. The show consistently centers leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based decision making, often exploring how to translate big ideas into real-world impact. Episodes frequently highlight gender and diversity in leadership, systems thinking, and the interplay between public policy, science communication, and community resilience, making it a strong fit for listeners who want practical insights from top thinkers while being inspired by aspirational, mission-driven work. A notable strength is the range of guests—from policymakers and nonprofit leaders to scientists and activists—providing both strategic perspectives and on-the-g... more
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2. Lindsay Levin
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