Welcome to What the World Will Become, a podcast about the humans who dedicate their lives to building a more free and just world. In Season 1, we heard from women-identified and gender non-conforming activists around the globe who are carving out spaces for creative resistance and new possibilities in the face of profound challenges. Now, in Season 2—presented entirely in Spanish—we continue these powerful conversations, centering voices from across Latin America and beyond.
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Episode 3: : Uniendo Movimientos Feministas para Descanso, Sanación y Amor
Send us a text In this third and final episode, we explore the importance of self-care for love, coexistence, and life in general. In addition, thanks insights from activists Isa Sousa, from Colombia, and Morena Herrera, from El Salvador, we discover how feminists across different movements can unify to rest, heal, and flourish. This episode concludes with Estefanía and Cony’s reflections, weaving together all of the lessons from these three episodes. En este tercer y último episodio, nos enf...
8 Jul 2025
Episode 2: Nutriendo Nuestros Cuerpos y Movimientos – Autocuidado Feminista en Acción
Send us a text In this second episode, Estefanía and Cony interview Ana Zeto, from Guatemala, who explains feminist self-care in her indigenous worldview, which includes keeping the environment healthy, taking care of the rivers, and nourishing our bodies by eating nutritious food. Then, they speak with Elena Lorac from the Dominican Republic, who emphasizes the need for financing to expand restorative activist convenings like IGLI in Latin America and the world, suggesting that encounters of...
8 Jul 2025
Episode 1: Autocuidado, Amor y Sanación en América Latina
Send us a text In this inaugural episode, Estefanía and Cony interview Atala Chávez, from Mexico, who shares that for women, self-care must emerge from love rather than demand. They then speak with Andrea Moreno, from Colombia, who highlights how ancestral self-care and popular research allow communities to heal after long periods of violence. Finally, they speak with Luzbeidy Monterrosa, an indigenous filmmaker from Colombia, about cinema and collective reflections, highlights the importance...
6 Jul 2025
Welcome to Season 2: Cuidado Radical – Voces Feministas de América Latina
Send us a text We are thrilled to announce the release of a Spanish-language mini season of What the World Will Become, a podcast that aims to uplift the feminist activists who are creatively organizing to build a more free and just world. This season is guest-hosted by two remarkable alumni of our IGLI Mexico City Institute last year: Estefanía Cubillos Nova and Cony Oviedo González. Estefanía and Cony met each in Mexico City, amidst both of their human rights activism. They reconnect...
2 Nov 2023
Episode 8: Championing Change and Peace - A Dialogue with Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee
From the tumultuous regions of Israel and Palestine to the terrains of Rwanda and Nepal, women are driving the fight for peace using innovative tactics. As we grapple with a violent world, how do we tap into our collective humanity? To gain some insight, we turn to those who have been tireless - and successful - in their fight for justice. Leymah Gbowee shares how her upbringing, where she was taught the significance of education and standing up for her beliefs, paved the way for her to becom...
17 Aug 2023
Episode 7: Exploring War, Women's Rights, and the Power of Poetry with Choman Hardi
How can activism play out on the page, as well as on the ground? Can poetry give us a deeper understanding of the horrors of war and genocide? These thought-provoking questions rest at the core of our conversation with Choman Hardi, a respected educator, poet, and scholar hailing from the Kurdistan region of Iraq. We journey through Choman's experiences of displacement and discuss the vital role of poetry in humanizing tragic stories that are often silenced or overlooked. We also explore the ...
16 Aug 2023
Episode 6: The Making of a Democratic Community in an Authoritarian Landscape with Isabella Picón
Join us in a captivating discussion with Venezuelan activist and political scientist Isabella Picón, as we delve into her journey – from learning to read newspapers with her grandmother to standing up against dictatorship. Have you ever wondered what it takes to foster resilience in the face of autocratic rule? Isa shares her experiences with civil resistance campaigns, the foundations of Labo Ciudadano, and her evolving understanding of how traditional politics have limitations in the rebuil...
15 Aug 2023
Episode 5: The Rise of Activism in the Face of Autocracy with Carolina Barrero
Prepare for a powerful journey as we sit down with Carolina Barrero, the courageous Cuban human rights and democracy activist. Carolina takes us on an emotionally charged journey through the Cuban protest movement of 2021, revealing the role of art and storytelling in challenging the oppressive regime. As we unravel her gripping personal story of house arrest and defiance, you'll gain an exclusive look into the bravery of artists who dared to expose the corruption and decay of the Cuban gover...
4 Aug 2023
Episode 4: Youth and Climate Justice in Brazil with Dani Assis
Our special guest today is Danielle Assis, a profound journalist and campaigner hailing from Brazil - a woman whose heart beats for climate justice, women's leadership, and of course, the impactful Amazonia de Pei project. She navigates us through the tumultuous political landscape of her homeland, where the recent elections saw President Bolsonaro locking horns with former President Lula. A pertinent theme that emerges in our conversation is the intertwining of religion and politics in ...
3 Aug 2023
Episode 3: Exploring Art, Love, and Polyamory with Yanith and Simón
Have you ever imagined the power of art and love in creating a haven for those who feel marginalized? Join us as we take a deep dive into a compelling conversation with Simón Castaño and Yanith Cristancho Segura, the founders of Pósa suto. This extraordinary duo has cultivated a unique space for black, trans, queer, and gender-expansive people in Cali, Colombia, using art as an expression of beauty amidst rampant violence.Expressing love freely and openly can be a daunting task, but imagine n...
2 Aug 2023
Episode 2: Shape of Corruption and the Undying Spirit of Resistance with Ke Rafitoson
Meet the woman who's standing up to corruption in Madagascar. Join us for a candid conversation with Dr. Ketakandriana Rafitoson, a fierce human rights defender and activist, known to many as Ke. In this riveting episode, Ke walks us through her groundbreaking work, from blowing the whistle on a potential case of corruption and money laundering involving Madagascar's lychee trade with the European Union, to her poignant resignation from the administrative jurisdiction following a heartrending...
1 Aug 2023
Episode 1: Challenging Authoritarianism with Farida Nabourema
Meet democracy and human rights activist Farida Nabourema from Togo, a woman who has been fighting for civil liberties and a democratic government in her homeland since her early teens. Her journey is a testament to resilience and courage, and Farida shares the realities of activism in a patriarchal society heavily influenced by the colonial era, where women's rights are frequently suppressed. Farida gives a first-hand account of the different ways she has rebelled against this oppressive sys...
24 Jul 2023
Teaser: What the World Will Become
Come journey with What the World Will Become. Together, we'll engage with the narratives of awe-inspiring activists, each carving their own path towards a more peaceful and just world in the face of challenging circumstances. For over 20 years, I've been researching and witnessing firsthand the profound impact of violence on women from Rwanda to Colombia. Yet, amidst the trauma, their resilient beauty shines brightly, as they forge new paths filled with love, joy, and courage.Join me as we co...
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