This podcast discusses how women’s voices are being silenced in various ways, particularly in Afghanistan, and how digital platforms can empower any marginalised individuals around the world to amplify their voices and reach global audiences.
The podcast draws on the work of Sophie Krantz, a Global Strategist focusing on the theme “Be Heard Where It Counts.” It highlights the contrast between the silencing of women in Afghanistan and the success of individuals like Heather Cox Richardson, who earns US$1 million per month through her digital platform.
Key points covered in the podcast:
The Taliban has implemented laws in Afghanistan that prevent women from speaking, singing, or reading aloud in public. This is part of a wider effort to eliminate women from public life, depriving them of education, work, and freedom of movement.
This silencing extends beyond Afghanistan, with women globally facing barriers to being heard, especially in professional settings. Studies show that women displaying ambition-related traits are often penalized, and media portrayals reinforce negative stereotypes.
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, with gender parity still a distant goal.
The podcast emphasizes the power of digital platforms to amplify voices and drive change, citing examples like Heather Cox Richardson, Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, and Tarana Burke. These individuals have leveraged digital connectivity to reach global audiences and advocate for various causes.
The podcast underscores the importance of expanding worldviews, embracing global perspectives, and creating opportunities for others to be heard. It urges listeners to find their global voice and speak where it counts.
When you change the way you see the world, you change the way you can shape it.
*Season one of The Global Edge podcast with Sophie Krantz is AI generated. Season two, launching early in 2025, will be hosted by Sophie Krantz.
