May 3, 2026
On episode 256, we welcome Gail Straub to discuss her work empowering women across the globe, being a civilian diplomat, not being taken seriously in Russia as an American Marxist, lessons about inner strength from traversing the Himalayan mountains, the complexity of political activism in China, diversity as a core component of peace, the elements of human nature uniting all of us, and what instills hope in Gail for our collective future.
Gail Straub is the author of eight books, including the best-selling Empowerment, The Rhythm of Compassion, and her feminist memoir Returning to My Mother’s House. She is the co-founder of the Empowerment Institute and IMAGINE, a global initiative that has helped empower women across Africa, India, and the Middle East, impacting millions of lives. Her work has appeared in publications like Huffington Post and Spirituality & Health, and she has been a leading voice in human development and women’s empowerment for over four decades. Her newest book, available now, is called Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family.
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