Why Women Still Struggle for Real Power — with Melinda French Gates

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Vox Media Podcast Network

Careers, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.6 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Melinda French Gates, a philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls, joins Scott to discuss her new book The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward. They also get into Melinda’s philanthropic efforts, what she’s learned from raising a son, and why women still face barriers to claiming “real power” today. Follow Melinda French Gates, @melindafrenchgates. Algebra of Happiness: Morning Phase by Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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