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Australia was the fist country in the world to grant full political rights to women. In this film, historian Dr. Clare Wright traces the fight for women's suffrage in Australia. Years ahead of Britain and the U.S., some Australian women were voting as early as 1838 but the struggle to bring the vote to all women in the country was long and hard. Learn more about this little known story in the history of democracy.
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Professor Amanda Vickery's journey to uncover the story of female creativity reaches the 18th century. The focus turns to the industrial powerhouse that is Britain and the glittering French court of Marie Antoinette. Despite being regarded as second class citizens when it came to art, this was an era when ingenious women seized a galaxy of fresh opportunities to stamp their creativity on the age; from a designer who would revitalize the British silk...
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In the final program of the series, Professor Amanda Vickery explores the explosion of creative opportunities for women as the 20th century dawned. Travelling from London and Paris to the remote Swedish countryside and the bleak desert landscape of New Mexico; this was a time where Western women were demanding ever increasing roles across society and female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further.
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Professor Amanda Vickery journeys from Renaissance Italy to the Dutch Republic and discovers a hidden world of female artistry. By digging in storerooms, convents, and basements she rescues dazzling female artists from the shadows, and reveal stories of courage and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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Winner of the Jutra Award, this five-minute animated short is a lyrical exploration of the impact of war on women, their bodies, and their families. Bringing a feminist sensibility to a contemporary issue, this film examines what happens when war insinuates itself inside the very being of a woman. Like a grieving Madonna, a woman weeps for her son and brother. From this pain, an army of women springs up, a powerful column inspired by faith and rebellion....
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Two women who've built empires from the ground up - Ornella Barra is a chief executive at one of the most iconic brands in the UK. She's been named one of the most powerful women in business and has a professional and personal life that sees her in the same circles as royal families. Alli Webb is the founder of a multimillion-dollar company in a burgeoning new industry. Her meteoric rise to the top now has her poised to take the international scene...
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Getting personal with one of the most powerful women in the world—Christine Lagarde. As IMF chief, Lagarde has the daunting job of monitoring the global economy. She opens up about the responsibility she feels as the first woman in her position and shares personal stories, including why she walked out on a job interview. From making mistakes to motherhood, this is a special conversation with Christine Lagarde.
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Two women who have engraved their names in the world of fashion; both launched their careers by creating iconic, must-have items. Tory Burch made her signature ballet flats a chic and essential accessory for fashion forward women. And one of the most well-known women in clothing design, Diane von Furstenberg took her brand to the top with the wrap dress. Burch and von Furstenberg tell us how they've grown their businesses and how they hope their success...
9) Lynn Good
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In a male-dominated field, Lynn Good stands out in more ways than one. She is the first female CEO of America's largest utility corporation, Duke Energy. She has been listed among the most powerful women in business. In this special conversation, Good opens up about a moment in her career that caused her to redefine herself and her priorities. She shares what she calls a professional heartbreak that led to one of the greatest opportunities in her...
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Rohana Rozhan is a self-proclaimed wild child turned CEO. She heads up one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in Malaysia. Why she says if women really want to compete in the workplace, they have to raise their hands and get ready to sprint. Ertharin Cousin calls herself a persuasive woman. She sits at the helm of the UN World Food Program. A job that often thrusts her into a crisis zone. How she responds to naysayers and the lessons...
13) Marillyn Hewson
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Marillyn Hewson is the first female CEO of the largest defense contractor on the planet, Lockheed Martin. Hewson talks about the immense responsibility of leading 112,000 employees and dealing with the nagging voice she says held her back early in her career.
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Two women who’ve risen to the top by pushing through conventional boundaries. CEO of HSN Inc., Mindy Grossman, calls herself a disruptor and is the innovative force credited with re-inventing TV shopping. Cristeta Comerford is the first woman to land one of the most coveted positions in the culinary world- White House Executive Chef. Both women talk lessons learned, the keys to being a good leader and the importance of believing in yourself.
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Blanca Treviño took on a male-dominated field becoming a pioneer in the tech industry. She is the CEO of a leading IT company in Latin America- Softtek. And she is putting Mexico on the map as an international competitor. Carol Tomé knows about looking for opportunities, and grabbing on with both hands. She is the CFO of the world's largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot. And for her, leadership comes with a responsibility that goes beyond...
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One is a fashion phenom and the other is a major force in the banking industry. British fashion designer Stella McCartney has a famous last name and celebrities pining for her clothing. McCartney talks about building her own brand and making a name for herself in the world of fashion. Citibank's Jane Fraser was named the number one woman to watch in banking. As CEO of U.S. Consumer and Commercial Banking, Fraser's learned the best way to balance the...
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Two powerful women at the top, whose jobs keep them close to the money. Arundhati Bhattacharya became the first female chairperson of the centuries-old State Bank of India. Bhattacharya opens up about embracing change, the mentor who told her not to give up and why she thinks more women aren't getting the top jobs. Ann Cairns oversees global operations for the credit card giant MasterCard, but her banking career had an unconventional start. Cairns...
18) Meg Whitman
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As the president and CEO of Hewlett Packard, one of America's oldest technology companies, Meg Whitman has overseen the highs and lows of this iconic brand. Poppy Harlow sits down with the Fortune 500 CEO as she talks about taking risks and the responsibility of steering a billion dollar company in the right direction.
19) Michelle Wie
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Michelle Wie She was a global star before hitting her teenage years, a child prodigy on the golf course. Michelle Wie has been one of the biggest players in the game since she was 12. With her killer swing, Wie has made a career of collecting accolades. In a candid conversation with Kristie Lu Stout, we get an inside look into the world of the celebrity golfer and one of the world's most celebrated female athletes.
20) Sara Blakely
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Sara Blakely is the woman behind one of the world's most successful undergarments, Spanx. From Hollywood A-listers to working women, Spanx has helped millions of women look their best in their favorite outfits. CNN's Poppy Harlow met with the founder of the now iconic brand. Blakely shares her tumultuous journey to success from stand-up comedian and theme park character to a billion dollar business woman. And she explains what it's like to spend most...