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May 21
47m 30s

Jane Goodall: 91 & Thriving

Alex Cooper
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Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall. Jane opens up about following what seemed like an impossible dream, dealing with early objectification, and how she ultimately paved the way forward for women in science. She also reveals how she finds hope in hard times, how to advocate for yourself, and why we should all get off our phones more. Enjoy!

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