Under the Sisterhood
The Under the Sisterhood Podcast is where women's lived experiences become a catalyst for understanding, connection, and change.
Hosted by Elizabeth Elfenbein, each conversation invites women from around the world to share their stories with honesty, courage, and vulnerability. Together, they explore the moments that shape our lives—from health and mental wellness to leadership, identity, relationships, caregiving, equity, and the many experiences that define what it means to be a woman.
More than a podcast, Under the Sisterhood is a storysharing platform. Every conversation contributes to Women's Lived Experience Intelligence™, helping transform individual stories into insights that can shape healthcare, innovation, research, and culture.
At Under the Sisterhood, we believe every woman's story matters. Through storysharing, we create space for women to be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated—one conversation at a time.
Seasons & Special Editions
Season 1: Being a Woman in Today's World
Season 2: Women's March of Voices
Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier
Season 4: Women's March for Mental Wellness
Season 5: Women's March for Change
Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs • Women Investing in Women's Health • Women Making History
Produced by Matt Butler with original music by Ayla Schafer.
Under the Sisterhood
Marching for Sustainability: Dr. Renuka Thakore on Leading Meaningful Change
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Today we’re marching for change with Dr. Renuka Thakore, a proud mother, grandmother, and lifelong partner whose journey reflects a deep commitment to family and a vision for a just, sustainable world. Her life’s work interlaces leadership, education, and advocacy, grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with shared values and collective action.
As Founder of Global Sustainable Futures: Progress through Partnerships (GSFN), UK, Renuka leads a global movement that connects academia, industry, and communities to co-create solutions for climate resilience and sustainable development. Her leadership inspires collaboration across borders, fostering inclusive strategies that empower societies to adapt, thrive, and prosper.
With more than two decades of influence across continents, Renuka has shaped transformative agendas in sustainability, circular economy, and climate adaptation. She drives systemic change by building partnerships that integrate equity, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Her work strengthens community resilience, redefines agricultural systems, and accelerates transitions toward regenerative economies.
Renuka’s contributions have earned international recognition, including awards for sustainability leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and global development impact. She champions systems thinking and transdisciplinary approaches, blending technology, data, and education to address complex challenges. Her vision is clear: sustainable futures cannot rely on traditional models — they must be co-created through collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility.
Today, Renuka continues to inspire and mobilize communities worldwide, proving that when we care for ourselves, each other, and our planet, we lay the foundation for a future where equity and sustainability thrive together.
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