S1.E8. | Dr. Samantha Nutt
War, Women, and Worth
One of the most powerful and enlightening conversations we’ve had about war, women and worth.
WE LEARN ABOUT:
2:10 What is war child? How war child creates real change through long-term empowerment and equality programs
5:10 With so much going on in our own backyard, why should we care about war abroad? Why altruism shouldn’t stop at our borders
6:20 How Samantha’s early underdog experience helped shift her world view into caring for others 10:20 The old international aid models had to go. Why Samantha founded War Child to disrupt old what wasn’t working
12:20 How Samantha has worked to overcome doubt. How she found courage in wanting to create a better world
16:20 Why it’s important for all of us women to be more vocal and take more risks
18:20 Achieving and loving academics and feeling comfortable in your own skin
23:05 Finding resiliency during adversity. How distance-based learning is changing education for young girls in Eastern Congo 26:20 Lifting up female leadership to change the world
28:20 Why we should “big-tent” our feminism and care about gender equality everywhere.
31:20 How can we help. Simple ways to give make a difference. Give, volunteer. Think locally and internationally.
33:20 What is Samantha’s afterglow? A world without war is possible
35:20 How does Samantha care for herself doing the work she does 38:20 What Sam does for fun. Some surprising facts you might not expect from a war doctor.
41:20 What would Samantha say to her 15-year old self? Kind, encouraging words for a less courageous Sam
44:20 Who inspires Sam?
45:50 Tap into your voice. Understand what matters to you. Speak up and share those experiences. Celebrate women who are working towards change.