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Scientista
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.
Subscribe for behind-the-scenes stories of how some of today’s most inspiring leaders have faced challenges, made tough calls, and turned vision into real-world impact.
Podcasting since 2025 • 43 episodes
Scientista
Latest Episodes
Abigail Disney on Why We Don’t Need Billionaires
Do we actually need billionaires?On this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty speaks with Abigail Disney about extreme wealth, hoarding, and the cultural narratives that allow inequality to persist. Abigail has been o...
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Abby Hopper on What Comes Next After Nine Years as D.C.’s Top Solar Lobbyist
Abby Hopper spent nearly a decade leading the solar industry’s most influential advocacy organization — and now, she’s stepping into a new chapter.In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty sit down with Abby to ref...
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Building a Place Where Women Lead the Future
Ann Drake and MarySue Barrett are creating the Women’s Leadership Center at Williams Bay, a new hub where women leading in technology, infrastructure, business, and space can come together to tackle real-world challenges. They join Sweta and Mo...
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After Conservation International: M. Sanjayan on Pivots, Purpose, and the Future of Conservation
In this episode, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina sit down with Dr. M. Sanjayan—ecologist, award-winning storyteller, and former CEO of Conservation International—for a conversation about what it takes to lead in one of the toughest, mos...
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