Empowering Change: Lisa Smith on Gender Equality and Sustainable Development

In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski dives deep into the transformative power of sustainable development and gender equality with Lisa Smith, co-founder and executive director of the GIRL Institute. Lisa shares her journey from the challenges with political processes to founding a global initiative focused on empowering women through education and community building. Discover how gender equality is intricately linked to sustainable development goals, and why creating women's embassies worldwide can be a game-changer for global gender equality. Tune in as they explore the interconnectedness of climate justice, economic empowerment, and the role of women in shaping a sustainable future.

Links and Recs:

Learn more about the GIRL Institute
Attend the Women’s Equality Summit in Knoxville, TN October 24-26, 2025
Follow Lisa on LinkedIn

Books:
Equality within Our Lifetimes by Jody Heymann, Aleta Sprague, Amy Raub
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
Across That Bridge by John Lewis

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