17 Best Gender Equality Podcasts

1. A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard

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Julia Gillard, the only woman to have served as Prime Minister of Australia sits down for insightful, moving and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world working to advance gender equality whether that's by actively dismantling gender-based barriers, or by being inspirational trailblazers in their field. We'll bring you stories from the worlds of business, entertainment, media, sport and many more, shining a light on people doing amazing things that you might not have heard about, and learning more about those we already know and love...MORE Host Julia Gillard
Producer/Network A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard
Email ****@anu.edu.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Leigh Sales
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.5K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Breaking Down Patriarchy

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Breaking Down Patriarchy is a podcast for everyone! Learn about the creation of patriarchy and those who have challenged it as you listen to bookclub-style discussions of essential historical texts. Gain life-changing epiphanies and practical takeaways through these smart, relatable conversations.Breaking Down Patriarchy is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. Donate to support our work by visiting breakingdownpatriarchy.com/donateMORE Host Amy McPhie Allebest
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Pamela Madsen, Phillip Brown +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 611Twitter 183Instagram 46.3K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Parity Podcast

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Women have had the right to vote for 100 years, but most experts believe that we will not achieve workplace parity for another 135 years! 135 years is a long time, friends, to wait for gender equality and a level playing field at work. The goal of this podcast is to accelerate this change by being a coach, mentor, and trusted friend for all of you who are ready now.MORE Hosts Cathy Nestrick, Deborah Pollack-Milgate
Producer/Network Cathy Nestrick and Deborah Pollack-Milgate
Email ****@par-ity.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Twitter 37 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Busted

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Does achieving gender equality only benefit women? Are gender quotas thwarting meritocracy? Are women more risk averse than men? If you think you know the answers to these questions, then think again! Busted is an audio podcast series that busts prominent myths surrounding gender and the economy by teaming up with leading experts in the field. We uncover the origins of each myth and give you the tools to bust each myth yourself!  Busted is a GATE audio series production from the Institute for Gender and the Economy.MORE Producer/Network GATE audio
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Gender at Work Podcast

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The Gender at Work Podcast is a bi-monthly podcast series, featuring diverse voices from Gender at Work's international network of feminist scholars, activists, and community-led development practitioners. In our informal conversations, we discuss merging ideas, issues and trends in Gender and Development that help us to find new ways of understanding our work, our institutions, our society and ambitiously, ourselves! By coming together in this new space, we seek to re-examine the resilience of patriarchy and assess the willingness and resistance of organizations and communities to create cu..MORE Hosts Aruna Rao, David Kelleher
Producer/Network Gender At Work
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Kumi Naidoo, Srilatha Batliwala
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 564Twitter 110Instagram 1K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Equality Conversation

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn't about fixing the women, it's about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace...MORE Producer/Network Joy Burnford
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Women in America

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Women in America is a podcast exploring the intersection of gender equality, reproductive rights, and social justice in the U.S. Hosted by public health experts Pari and Eve, each episode unpacks the complex issues that shape women's lives today—from legal battles to healthcare access—through engaging discussions and expert insights. womeninamerica.substack.comMORE Hosts Pari, Eve
Producer/Network Hosted by Pari and Eve, public health experts by day, content creators by passion.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. SI Voices

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SI Voices is a series of podcasts and webinars delivered by Soroptimist International, a global volunteer movement with a network of just under 65,000 members in 118 countries around the world. Together we work at international, national and local levels to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls to achieve gender equality and avoid poverty. SI Voices is a space to promote the voices of women and girls.MORE Producer/Network Soroptimist International
Email ****@soroptimistinternational.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Breaking Barriers Podcast

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According to the World Economic Forum, it will take until the year 2148 to achieve gender equality around the world, meaning that we are currently five generations away from achieving gender equality at the current pace of change. Join experienced broadcaster and journalist; Rachel Schofield as she interviews respected experts in the EDI field to explore the barriers faced by women in the workplace, talking through the practical ways that organisations can support gender equality...MORE Producer/Network Shape Talent
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Alright, Now What?

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Gender equality and justice, where we live, work, learn, and play is the goal, and it makes life better for everyone. Our podcast, Alright, Now What?, remains a space where we ask How do we move from awareness to action?, but this season we're also Shifting the Story. Through powerful storytelling, expert interviews, and bold conversations, we'll highlight community-based solutions, uncover systemic barriers, and explore what true equity can look like, especially for those who are too often silenced or overlooked.MORE Host Andrea Gunraj
Producer/Network Canadian Women's Foundation
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Recent Guest Paul Taylor
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11. Equal Agenda

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Exploring the complexities of gender equality and shedding light on the everyday discrimination women face, the Equal Agenda podcast offers insightful, thought-provoking conversations that inspire change, foster connection, and remind you that you're not alone in the pursuit of equality.Brought to you by YWCA Waikato, a community organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting young women across the Waikato to thrive. Each season features different hosts, bringing their own perspectives, knowledge, experiences, and passion for gender equality...MORE Email ****@freefm.org.nz
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12. RAGE

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Welcome to RAGE: Rural Advocacy on Gender Equality, the podcast where fierce feminists from Lanark County Interval House take on big conversations that matter. Erin, Emma, and Jess are advocates with a passion for justice, equity, and truth-telling.We created this podcast as an outlet for our RAGE, but also because the world needs more bold, unapologetic voices speaking up for women, especially in rural Canada. From local stories to global movements, we dig into how gender impacts everything, why it matters, and what we can all do about it.Honest. Insightful. Canadian. This is RAGE.MORE Email ****@lcih.com
Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Moving the Middle: The Gender Compass Podcast

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Why do conversations about gender equality so often stall — at work, at home, or even at the school gate? And more importantly, how do we move them forward? Backed by the groundbreaking Gender Compass research, Moving the Middle is where data meets real stories. Each episode explores how leaders, communicators and changemakers are using fresh insights to engage the 'moveable middle' — those Australians whose views aren't set in stone, but who hold the power to shift the national conversation on gender equality...MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Equal Footing

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Equal Footing is a podcast that dives into the real stories, bold ideas, and practical solutions driving gender equality across the Global South. Hosted by Carren Mwanzia and Madhuri Mukherjee, each episode features conversations with leaders, experts, and changemakers working to close gender gaps in finance, entrepreneurship, health, and beyond. Whether you're passionate about women's economic empowerment, inclusive policy, or grassroots innovation, Equal Footing offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights on what's working — and what still needs to change.MORE Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Looking Back, Moving Forward

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Looking Back, Moving Forward, a podcast from Ms. Magazine's Ms. Studios hosted by feminist superstar and Ms. consulting editor Carmen Rios, traces the history of modern feminism through the pages of Ms. — and outlines where the fight for gender equality must go next. Featuring conversations with Ms. contributors and editors and feminist thought leaders and activists, Looking Back Moving Forward pulls lessons from the more than 50 years of feminist reporting in Ms. to chart the path toward the future we're fighting for.MORE Recent Guests Dolores Huerta, Loretta Ross +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Yes We Can!

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Student voices for gender equity and equality.
Host Tony Farley
Email ****@mac.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Instagram 53 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. A Woman's Place

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Gender equality is a cornerstone of Swedish society and nowhere is this better illustrated than in Stockholm. In the second, you'll meet the city's leading experts in gender equality in the workplace and learn practical tips to make your business more diverse and inclusive. In the first season, you'll be introduced to eleven inspiring women who have found a city where they can fulfill their professional ambitions, where their voices are heard and where their gender is not a disadvantage.MORE Host Sophie Miskiw
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 5.9K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact