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Scientista
The Scientista Podcast—hosted by renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and former Assistant Secretary of State Monica Medina—spotlights trailblazing women redefining leadership by putting science first.
Podcasting since 2025 • 10 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Charlotte Clymer: Service, Identity, and Speaking the Truth
From enlisting in the Army at 19 to becoming one of the nation’s most powerful voices for LGBTQ rights, Charlotte Clymer has never taken the easy path. In this episode, she joins the Scientista Podcast to reflect on her journey, what service ta...
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Gina McCarthy: The EPA, the White House, and the Fight for Our Future
On this episode of the Scientista Podcast, we sit down with Gina McCarthy—former EPA Administrator and the first-ever White House National Climate Advisor—for a candid, urgent conversation about what’s at stake for science, health, and...
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Astro Teller: Why Pippi Longstocking Is My Role Model
Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at X (Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory), joins the Scientista Podcast to talk about bold ideas, big failures, and why Pippi Longstocking is still his role model. From AI to innovation culture, Astro shares what it ...
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Katharine Hayhoe — How to Talk About Climate So People Listen
Climate scientist and communicator Dr. Katharine Hayhoe joins the Scientista Podcast to break down the most powerful climate solution we have: our voice. In this episode, she shares how to make climate conversations more effective—and more huma...
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How One Bird Changed Everything: Patricia Zurita on Her Path to Global Conservation Leadership
What does a bright-red bird have to do with global conservation? For Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer at Conservation International, it was the Andean cock-of-the-rock that first sparked her passion for protecting nature. In this episode...
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