ShiftMakers

About ShiftMakers

Journalist, author, and activist Marianne Schnall has been in conversation with some of the most iconic influencers in our culture today. The ShiftMakers Podcast brings us on an epic journey that highlights the exclusive insights of various celebrities, luminaries, and movement makers as they share wisdom on how to be an authentic changemaker today. Ultimately, we uncover what it will take to make a positive difference in the world. For more information about Marianne Schnall please visit MarianneSchnall.com

Publisher

Marianne Schnall

Category

business · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Aug 2020

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Remembering Dolly Parton: Words to Live By

   In this special tribute episode of Shiftmakers, host Marianne Schnall revisits her memorable interview with Dolly Parton, celebrating the extraordinary artist, philanthropist, and trailblazer whose timeless messages continue to inspire us. With her signature warmth and humor, Dolly shares heartfelt insights on staying true to yourself, overcoming adversity, finding joy and purpose, giving back, and what it means to measure success by the difference we make in the lives of others. She also discusses the inspiration behind her Imagination Library, the enduring message of her song “Coat of Many Colors,” themes of women's equality in the workplace in the film 9 to 5, and her hopes for a world rooted in greater love, acceptance, understanding, and compassion. Listen to all episodes of Shiftmakers on Apple, Spotify or Pandora. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   A Conversation with Reshma Saujani

   In this candid conversation, host Marianne Schnall speaks with activist, bestselling author, Girls Who Code founder, and Moms First CEO Reshma Saujani about her new documentary No Country for Mothers, why motherhood in America has become a cultural battleground, and what it will take to build a society that truly supports women, mothers, and families. Together, they explore the barriers mothers face, including the lack of paid leave and affordable childcare, and a culture that too often pits women against one another. They unpack false divides—from "girl boss" versus "trad wife" to the outrage-driven algorithms of social media—that distract from the systemic changes that could unite families across political and cultural lines. Their wide-ranging conversation also explores what courage looks like in this moment, why women's voices and leadership matter more than ever, the critical role women must play in shaping the future of AI and technology, and why supporting mothers may be one of the greatest opportunities to bring Americans together across divides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   25 Dec 2025

   Moments and Voices of the Feminist Movement

   In this special episode, host Marianne Schnall—founder of Feminist.com, now celebrating 30 years as an online hub for feminist voices and action—draws from her rich archive of interviews with some of the most influential feminists of our time: Gloria Steinem, Anita Hill, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Jane Fonda, and many others. Their insights frame a journey through the past and present of feminism—highlighting defining cultural moments, the movement’s ongoing evolution, and addressing common misconceptions about what feminism really means. Also featuring: Clara Bingham, LaTosha Brown, Ted Bunch, Jimmy Carter, Jasmine Crockett, Melissa Etheridge, Carol Gilligan, Carol Jenkins, Nicholas Kristof, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Amy Poehler, Cecile Richards, Pamela Shifman, Jessica Valenti, V (formerly Eve Ensler), and Raquel Willis. Created in partnership with Feminist.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,425

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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