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 • 54 episodes
Scientista
Latest Episodes
When Old Songs Start to Sound Like Breaking News
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 ...
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Isabel Klee on Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About
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 unexpect...
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The CEO of the Union of Concerned Scientists on Fighting for Science in Washington
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 spen...
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How Artists Are Making Touring More Sustainable with REVERB
On this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Monica Medina sits down with Lauren Sullivan, co-founder of REVERB, to explore how climate change is already reshaping the live music industry. From extreme weather canceling tour dates to the growing ...
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