Women Who Dare
Kerry Gross figured the best way to find stories of inspirational women would be to go meet them herself. So, she packed her panniers and set off to meet and interview women whose lives have inspired others. This was the start of a 5-month mostly bike-powered journey from California to Maine. The Women Who Dare podcast tells the story of Kerry's 5,700-mile ride and features her interviews with remarkable women.
Episodes
Kerry continues on final part of the Women Who Dare, with a journey south through Connecticut and east through Rhode Island. After deciding to ride back north to Maine, Kerry reflects on the journey. Then, she struggles, overwhelmed thinking about what to do next. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-18-the-end-of-the-road/
Kerry continues on her northeastern journey with some days in Boston and a ride out to western Massachusetts. Along the way, she finds hills, rain, and a hike-a-bike bushwhack adventure. Plus, some big decisions are made. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-17-decisions-decisions/
Colette Chretien is the founder and principle designer at La Fille Colette, a boutique dress company based in Massachusetts. Driven initially by a desire to design dresses, Colette has developed La Fille Colette into a ethical, sustainable fashion company. Kerry found Colette in Newton, MA and they talked fast fashion and entrepreneurship. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-colette-chretien/
Kerry makes it home to Maine in time to celebrate her friend's wedding. Then, she turns her attention to the final, northeastern leg of the Women Who Dare ride. Departing from Camden, ME, this episode takes Kerry down the coast, through New Hampshire, and into Boston, MA. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-16-first-taste-new-england/
Rebecca Goodale is a book artist and Art Department faculty member at the University of Southern Maine. She's been creating art ever since she sold her first book, My Chicken, to her mother at age 5. Her work can be seen in museums and libraries across the United States. Kerry found Rebecca at her home in Freeport, and they talked about making a life from art, working on collaborations, and being a feminist. For more about this in...
Kerry makes her way from Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP trail and the C&O Canal Towpath. Riding trails rather than roads takes some adjustment, but it's well worth it in the end. After lots of quiet time in nature, Kerry arrives in DC. Thus ends part four of the Women Who Dare ride. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-15-GAP-and-CandO/
Beth Leonard was once an international business consultant for McKinsey. After a harrowing flight, plus some encouragement from her husband, they quit their consulting jobs and headed out for a quick sailing adventure. More than 20 years later, she's back ashore with new insights on life. Kerry found Beth in Arlington, VA, where they talked about partnership, sailing, and fulfilling one's own needs. For more about this interview, h...
Traveling on two-lane highways, country roads, and rail trails, Kerry rides from Bloomington, IN, across Ohio, into Pittsburgh, PA. It's a 500 mile ride covered in 8 days. Despite meeting some wonderful people, Kerry is getting increasingly road-weary. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-14-crossing-ohio/
Lora Woodward spent 10 years working for Venture Outdoors, helping Pittsburghers get outside. As Program Coordinator and then Program Director, Lora steadily increased her skills in outdoor leadership and non-profit management. Now, she lives in Massachusetts and uses the outdoors as a tool in her personal coaching. Kerry found Lora in Connellsville, PA, where they talked about her path to Pittsburgh and about learning new things. ...
On Kerry's ride from Chicago to Indianapolis she encounters kindness, storms, and epic rudeness. She recovers at a friend's for the weekend. Then, it's time for more happy reunions and bike repairs. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-13-good-bad-indiana/
Afreen Rahman is a software engineer and computer scientist. She started her computer coding in high school in Qatar, studied in India for college, and completed graduate school in the States. Kerry met Afreen in Indianapolis, IN, and they talked about women in tech, computer science on the global stage, and how to get more women into tech. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-afreen-rahman/
Jerusalem Singleton is a writer, speaker, and musician from Chicago, Illinois. Originally from the north side of Chicago, Jerusalem uses her voice to speak truths for herself and for those who are unable. Kerry found Jerusalem in Chicago, over deep dish pizza they talked about finding your own voice, speaking the hard truths, and learning how to listen. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-jerusale...
Kerry spends more time interviewing than biking during her two final days in Minneapolis. Then, she takes an early morning bike ride to catch her train to Chicago. In the Windy City, the Women Who Dare project continues with an interview, hosting a panel event, and sitting for a TV interview. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-12-on-to-chicago/
Nancy Feldman led UCare, a health plan covering low income and senior persons, for 20 years. During her tenure, UCare grew from a small demonstration project to a plan covering more than 400,000 individuals. Kerry found Nancy in Minneapolis, MN, and they talked leadership, learning how to do big jobs, and the value of humor. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-nancy-feldman/
Ann Bancroft was the first woman to visit the North Pole. Since that trip, she's led trips across Greenland and to the South Pole. Now, she's traveling waterways on all seven continents. Kerry found Ann in Minneapolis, MN, and they talked about the allure of the polar regions, finding funding, and Ann's focus on educational programming. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-ann-bancroft/
Kerry finds the flat part of Iowa on her ride from the suburbs of Des Moines, IA to the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. Along the way, she finds even more midwest kindness, tailwinds, headwinds, and some big media coverage. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-11-long-ride-to-minneapolis/
Jennifer Christensen started teaching during her first year after college, and hasn't looked back. For her, teaching is the best combination of psychology, social work, and fun. Kerry found Jen in Minneapolis, and they talked about race, education, and how to have hard conversations about race and privilege. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-jennifer-christensen/
Sarah Stoesz has been the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota for more than 15 years. After a long and varied career in social justice and politics, and a brief stint in corporate health care, Sarah has found most fulfillment from her work with Planned Parenthood. Kerry found Sarah at her offices in St. Paul. They talked about finding an internal moral system, asking for mentorship, ...
The Women Who Dare ride resumes after a train ride from Denver, CO to Lincon, NB. Getting off the train, Kerry finds herself in a humid, green, corn-filled landscape. And she loves it. She also loves seeing the Missouri River again, and meeting all kids of new friends. For more about this episode, head to http://kerrygross.com/episode-10-bliss-in-the-midwest/
Sarah Cooper is a really fast biker. Especially over ultra long distances. She won the 2017 Race Across America (RAAM) by riding the 3,000 miles from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD in less than 12 days. Kerry found Sarah in Urbandale, IA. They talked about Sarah's recover from race-induced injury, and how excited she still is to ride. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-sarah-cooper/
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