A selection of podcasts featuring powerful women challenging systems, building and transforming businesses and communities.
Whose Podcasts? Our Podcasts!
As part of our EmpowerHER: Voice, Power & Growth Journey, this month ONErpm’s People & Culture yearlong women’s development programme highlights sixteen global podcasts led by or featuring powerful voices who challenge systems, build businesses, transform communities, and redefine leadership across continents.
Podcasts allow us to hear authentic stories of resilience, career growth, financial confidence, social impact, and leadership. They bring us closer to diverse perspectives and lived experiences from around the world.
From professional development talks to humorous conversations on 21st-century feminist goals, this EmpowerHER selection hopes to connect our community with some of the most progressive voices in entertainment, business, and technology.
Career, Leadership & Innovation
These podcasts are perfect for anyone looking to level up in the workplace, launch a business, or stay informed about women making waves in tech and leadership.
Women at Work – Amy Bernstein and Amy Gallo (English)
Led by Amy Bernstein and Amy Gallo, Women at Work is Harvard Business Review’s deep dive into career development, leadership, and navigating the modern workplace as a woman. The show ran for seven years and 10 seasons, from 2018 to 2025, and pushed the idea of positive difference, affirming that women’s experiences at work are, in fact, different.
“The Goal Digger Podcast” – Jenna Kutcher (English)
The podcast is led by bestselling author and photographer Jenna Kutcher and offers actionable advice on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. With over 900 episodes, it focuses on helping women unlock their dreams and pursue their dream careers. Since Kutcher came into the spotlight as a strong, supportive voice for women willing to become entrepreneurs, the “small-town girl boss” has attracted a legion of fans and mobilizes her own educational ecosystem, with courses on digital marketing and how to create your own podcast.
“ African Tech Roundup” – Andile Masuku and Musa Kalenga (English)
Focused on business, technology, and innovation ecosystems, African Tech Roundup is a professional development podcast led by South African journalist and business strategist Andile Masuku and technologist and brand communicator Moses Kalenga. Both (male) anchors are not shy about pushing progressive agendas and have hosted leading female figures such as Rebecca Enonchong, founder and CEO of AppsTech; Monica Brand Engel, managing partner at Quona Capital; and Sonya Kuhnel, co-founder of the Blockchain Academy and Bitcoin Events.
" Sharp " – Adriana Barros (Portuguese)
Created and produced by ONErpm Studios, Sharp — which translates roughly as “sharp voices” — unveils the untold stories of women working in the music industry. The series spotlights twelve female professionals in roles often overlooked by the public and the specialized press, especially when those roles are held by women. In its first season, Sharp features filmmaker and video director Larissa Zaidan, events producer Manual Sewing, music lecturer Sofia Pellegrini, photographer Juliana Pedutti, and others.
“ Corporate Chisme ” – Maca Riva and Rosalaura Lopez (Spanish)
A candid and highly relatable look at navigating the corporate world, workplace culture, and career advice for women. Rooted in business but with a broader agenda, the Corporate Gossip expands into topics such as ethics and corporate betrayals, personalities in Silicon Valley, technology developments, and the latest marketing and commercial trends. It is hosted by entrepreneurs, content creators, and keynote speakers Maca Riva and Rosalaura Lopez, two of the strongest voices in the thriving women-led Latin American business ecosystem.
" Queens of the Whole Thing" – Larissa Guerra and Marina Melz (Portuguese)
Produced by content creators and journalists Larissa Guerra and Marina Melz, Owners of Prra All — it translates roughly as “We Own It” — brings inspiring, no-nonsense conversations about female leadership, career transitions, and entrepreneurship in Brazil. Launched in 2019 as lifestyle content, the duo has since expanded the scope of the show, with episodes covering motherhood, self-help, and, of course, the Brazilian Carnival break as a source of personal and professional revolution.
https://www.instagram.com/donasdaptoda/
Personal Growth, Wellness & Vulnerability
This category is for anyone seeking mindfulness, better habits, and honest conversations about mental health and human connection:
“Unlocking Us” – Brené Brown (English)
Bestselling author Brené Brown launched this podcast over 12 years ago, and it has become one of the strongest and safest spaces for honest conversations on courage and vulnerability. The podcast is also an example of a successful business in its own right, hosting a portal with professional development courses and serving as a digital hub for the Unlocking Us podcast network, an umbrella for talented and experienced podcasters covering themes such as leadership, poetry, organization, and more.
https://brenebrown.com/
“On Purpose” with Jay Shetty (English)
Jay Shetty is a COVID-era podcaster who talks openly about mindfulness and well-being, featuring diverse female voices. In the current season, Shetty has already hosted guests such as actress and singer Hayden Panettiere, discussing fame and self-perception; entrepreneur and investor Anjula Acharia, in a conversation about isolation and success; and Dr. Lisa Miller, professor of psychology at Columbia University, discussing the intersection between spirituality and science.
“The Habit Coach” with Ashdin Doctor (English)
This bite-sized podcast offers actionable advice on creating better daily habits and routines. The podcast is led by Ashdin Doctor, a motivational speaker with clients such as Google, Bank of India, and Herbalife. Instead of long, time-consuming episodes, his are sharp, focused conversations, sometimes no longer than six minutes: an ideal and gentle introduction to his bestselling writing.
“Doubts are given away” – Let and Ash (Spanish)
Created by Let and Ash as a guide to self-love, Doubts are given away has also expanded into a self-help and personal development content hub. I features conversations on female empowerment, vulnerability, and questioning everything we thought we knew. Recent episodes cover themes such as loss and rebuilding, with keynote speaker Valeria De La Torre; narcissistic behavior, with psychologist Azucena Valdovinos; and emotional responsibility, featuring content creator Cris Blanco.
“ The Cristina Mitre Podcast ” (Spanish)
A highly acclaimed Spanish podcast featuring interviews with experts in women’s wellness, mental health, and healthy habits. Hosted by writer and journalist Cristina Mitre, the podcast has become a phenomenon among audiences seeking content tailored to women’s wellbeing. The result is one of the most listened-to Spanish-language podcasts. In September 2025, the journalist announced a break from her professional activities to focus on her health, and in February revealed to be receiving treatment for hemophagocytic syndrome.
" Good Morning, Obvious " – Marcella Ceribelli (Portuguese)
Hosted by Marcela Ceribelli, Good morning, Obvious features deep, welcoming conversations about mental health, self-care, and navigating the pressures placed on modern women. Born into a family of strong female voices, Marcela has turned her podcast into a multimedia ecosystem that includes keynote talks, and she is also the author of Author, a bestselling book and literary award nominee. Recent episodes feature conversations with writers, psychologists, and actresses.
Society, Culture & Feminism
A great fit for anyone interested in intersectional feminism, social behavior, and impactful cultural conversations hosted by strong female voices.
“IMO” – Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson (English)
Michelle Obama has invested in the creation of a media ecosystem made up of books, keynotes, and media appearances for the promotion of racial and gender equity for many years, but nothing has captured her charisma and powerful voice better than her podcasts The Michelle Obama Podcast and Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast.
Now Michelle joins her brother Craig Robinson in IMO (In My Opinion), exploring deep questions about life and reflective narratives about their journeys. Recent guests include award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis, singer-songwriter Halle Bailey, and WNBA player Angel Reese.
“The Guilty Feminist” – Deborah Frances-White and Sophie White (English)
Created and led by Deborah Frances-White and Sophie White in 2015, The Guilty Feminist features comedy and deep conversations exploring the noble goals of 21st-century feminists — and the hypocrisies that undermine them. Episodes are usually vibrant, recorded with a live audience, and last about 45 minutes. The podcast was named one of the best podcasts about sex, life, and relationships by The Guardian in 2017.
“ Weekly Deformed Total Ideal” – Isa Calderón and Lucía Lijtmeier
The podcast is a sharp, humorous, and deeply analytical look at contemporary culture and society through a feminist lens. Hosted by Spanish comedian and scriptwriter Isa Calderón and Argentinian journalist Lucía Lijtmaer, Ideal Weekly Deformation Total is a mix of comedy and social commentary places it in a unique position among other podcast formats.
“ Nipples ” – Juliana Wallauer and Chris Bartis (Portuguese)
Nipples — which translates as “nipples” — is hosted by scriptwriter and keynote speaker Juliana Wallauer and journalist Chris Bartis. The podcast takes deep, empathetic dives into complex social and behavioral topics. Following an inclusive and warm format, with space for up to four voices at the same time, the show feels like an intimate, fun, and sometimes brainy meeting between friends and first-time acquaintances. Themes such as technology, politics, and girls’ empowerment have appeared recently on its menu.
“ Angu de Grilo ” – Flávia Oliveira and Isabela Reis (Portuguese)
Hosted by a mother-daughter journalist duo, Flávia Oliveira and Isabela Reis, the podcast covers society, culture, race, and feminism with incredible depth. The intergenerational bond and obvious family connection between the presenters give the audience a warm atmosphere, inviting people of all ages to take a forward-looking stance on Brazil’s diverse, vibrant, and complex culture and social reality.
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