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Oct 2023
19m 5s

Melinda French Gates Read by Sara Blakel...

REBEL GIRLS
About this episode

Melinda French Gates is an advocate for women and girls around the world. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal Ventures, Melinda works to dismantle systemic barriers that leave people behind.


This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Gina Gotsill and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Sara Blakely. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe.


Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!


[This podcast previously aired on 10/10/2023]

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