Best Nurit Ben Podcasts (2024)

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The Galore Gang: Mom and Her Magical Robe 9:06

11M ago9:06

9:06

A modern story that helps kids remember families come in all shapes and sizes - and to be proud of theirs. Bridget and Ben hate when their mom goes to work, but they're used to going to grandma's. When Ben's tough homework assignment makes him sad about not having a dad around, their fast-thinking grandma turns it into a loving story about the secr…

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Stone Soup 4:51

12M ago4:51

4:51

A folktale born in Europe around the 1700s, Stone Soup has been retold and passed on ever since. An intriguing tale with a great message for kids about having faith in each other, sharing, and working together. Suggested Ages: 3+By Nurit Ben

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Denslow's Three Bears (The Goldilocks story you haven't heard) 5:26

12M ago5:26

5:26

You've probably heard the story of Goldilocks many, many times. But you've likely never heard it like this. "Denslow's Three Bears," from 1903, is a lovely twist on the classic fairytale. In this version, instead of running away when she's discovered - Golden Hair becomes the very best of friends with the bear family. Suggested ages: 2+…

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Christina Wallace on building "The Portfolio Life" 47:30

1y ago47:30

47:30

Christina Wallace is a Harvard Business School lecturer, serial entrepreneur, and self-described ‘human Venn Diagram.’ She joins us to go in depth on her new book “The Portfolio Life,” a thought-provoking takedown of our outdated concept of work-life balance, with deeply practical advice on how to build a life that, in her words, is bigger than a b…

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Welcome to The Story Lounge for Kids 1:01

1y ago1:01

1:01

Introducing The Story Lounge for Kids, an enchanting podcast that brings children's books to life with captivating read-aloud sessions. Hosted by a seasoned broadcaster, this delightful show is designed to be the perfect companion for all your family's adventures (and toddler meltdowns!), whether it's a road trip, a long flight, or a peaceful bedti…

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Little Sleepy Head 2:42

1y ago2:42

2:42

A short, lovely tale of a little boy who just won't get up! The birds try singing, the wind tries blowing, the rooster tries crowing, but nothing works....until the sun begins to rise. Ages 1+By Nurit Ben

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The Lovely Moon 2:08

1y ago2:08

2:08

A sweet classic bedtime story of a little girl who does NOT want to go to sleep. No one can convince her...but the moon. Ages 2+By Nurit Ben

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Singer & Musician Riff Cohen on Creation, Fear, and Femininity 49:06

3y ago49:06

49:06

She's a globally successful singer-songwriter, musician and composer who sings in Hebrew, Arabic and French. Riff Cohen's music doesn't fit neatly into any one category - it's been described as modern Middle Eastern  Rock or Algerian folk, but it's also the kind of sound that blends influences so vividly, it's better to just listen instead of label…

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12 Inspiring Women on Finding Your Path 13:22

3y ago13:22

13:22

This week we’re bringing you more distilled advice from the talented and inspiring women on the show, who’ve all opened up and shared candid reflections about how they got to where they are, and what they figured out along the way. And that’s really at the core of these conversations: getting a peak behind the curtain at the winding, often unexpect…

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13 Inspiring Women on the Best Advice They Ever Got & Best Lessons They Ever Learned 13:47

3y ago13:47

13:47

This week we’re continuing to highlight some of our favorite words of wisdom from the incredible women on the show - this time, sharing the best advice they ever got, and the best life lessons they ever learned. You’ll hear from women from all kinds of industries, from fashion and design, to tech, security, journalism, law, and film. They share the…

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12 Inspiring Women on Imposter Syndrome & Taking up Space 25:48

3y ago25:48

25:48

A special episode of Life, Deconstructed, as we start to pull together some of our favorite anecdotes and insights from the incredible women on the show. As always, our conversations are with fascinating women from all kinds of fields and backgrounds: from an ex-CIA operative, to tech CEOs, fashion founders and award-winning journalists and produce…

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Bestselling Cookbook Author Adeena Sussman on Hard Work, Creating Opportunity & Being Kind 51:52

3y ago51:52

51:52

Adeena Sussman has had a pretty intense five years: co-authoring two bestselling cookbooks with Chrissy Teigen, getting married and moving to Tel Aviv, and writing her first solo (and wildly successful) cookbook, Sababa, named a Best Fall 2019 Cookbook by the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. But finding her lane - and success - didn't …

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Advertising Maven Michelle Morgan On Changing Beauty Standards 40:17

3y ago40:17

40:17

This week Michelle Morgan takes us inside her path into marketing, branding and strategy - how she found a space to create real impact and find personal meaning in her work. It started out with ditching the pre-med track in favor of the fashion closets at glossy magazines she always dreamed of; but following more of what she calls 'conscious decisi…

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Activist, Founder & CEO Chama Mechtaly on Censorship & Coexistence 48:59

3y ago48:59

48:59

Chama Mechtaly was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, to Arab Muslim parents. But in middle school she discovered her dad's family secret, hidden even from her mom: his Jewish roots. It changed the course of her life - setting her on a path of trying to understand her country's true history, as well as her own. She's channeled it into incredib…

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Alighieri Founder Rosh Mahtani on the Fashion Industry & Feeling Lost 41:44

3y ago41:44

41:44

Her designs are raw, purposefully imperfect - and endlessly elegant. Back in 2012, feeling lost and a bit heartbroken, a (boring) one-day wax carving class set Rosh Mahtani on a completely new path. She ended up founding Alighieri, a jewelry collection inspired by Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy.' Less than 5 years later, the business had an annua…

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Afghan Activist Mariam Wardak on Feminism, Fear, and Learning to Communicate 53:17

3y ago53:17

53:17

To say Mariam Wardak has an unusual life story is a bit of an understatement. Born to a family with a prominent legacy in Afghanistan. Raised as a boy by her father until the age of 3. School in America. And a short trip back to Kabul that ended up changing the course of her life. She's since played a major role in her country — from the National S…

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Illumix Founder Kirin Sinha on Starting a Company, Battling Trolls, and Building Confidence 54:55

3y ago54:55

54:55

Starting at the ripe age of 3 years old, Kirin Sinha thought she'd be a dancer - and took it so seriously her mom had to tell her to take it down a level. When an injury put a sudden end to her dream, she ended up at MIT, imagining life as a professor. Instead she started a national nonprofit for young girls, Shine, before founding the groundbreaki…

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Human rights attorney, founder & filmmaker Brooke Goldstein 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

37:41

Brooke Goldstein is a powerhouse attorney, an award-winning filmmaker, a founder, and mom. Soon after settling on human rights law, she founded the nonprofit Children's Rights Institute, followed up by The Lawfare Project. You can find her lecturing at law schools across the country, or analyzing and debating on major TV networks - unapologetic abo…

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Veteran Film Producer Anahid Nazarian 38:49

3+ y ago38:49

38:49

When we watch and think of movies, it's all about the actors, the celebrities, the directors. The people less talked about are the producers behind the scenes - the ones problem solving and quite literally making it all happen. Anahid Nazarian is one of those names. For over 30 years she's collaborated with Francis Ford Coppola; her screen credits …

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Correspondent Jane Ferguson on Conflict Zones, Fear, & Being Underestimated 40:49

3+ y ago40:49

40:49

For over 12 years, Jane Ferguson has lived in the Middle East, reporting for CNN, Al Jazeera and now PBS from some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world. Inside the civil war in Yemen; one of the first on the ground in rebel-held Syria; in and out of Somalia and Afghanistan - and a long way from her childhood in Northern Ireland. An awa…

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Musician Brigid Kaelin On Confidence, Cancer, and Living Life As You Want It 41:30

3+ y ago41:30

41:30

Brigid Kaelin's story is unlike any other we've heard so far on the podcast. She's a musician, composer, and coach, who commands over 10 instruments and has played with people like Elvis Costello and opened for Loretta Lynn. But she never thought of music as a serious enough career. After a stint at CBS News that included a bad run in with Bill Cos…

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Cooking Show Host Nadia Ellis on Leaving Religion, Taking Big Risks & Finding Her Lane 46:03

3+ y ago46:03

46:03

Nadia Ellis grew up in a religious, tight-knit community in Milan, at once under a microscope, and also an outsider. Several times she picked up, packed up, and started her life anew. Her path? Going from a PhD in discourse analysis - learning the art of persuasion - to hosting her own vegan cooking show shot across Italy. We chat about having the …

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New Year's Bonus Episode: Urban Outfitters' Paula Galperin on Team Building, Mentorship, & Failure 35:09

3+ y ago35:09

35:09

Paula Galperin has spent 16 years in retail, at big-name brands from Aritzia, to Target, to Urban Outfitters. That's where she's now Head of Merchandising, and helping guide the company through one of the toughest times in the history of the business. She joins us from Philadelphia on how the concept of management has changed, her journey so far, a…

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Executive Producer of PBS NewsHour Sara Just 43:11

3+ y ago43:11

43:11

In 2014, Sara Just was brought in to run one of the most storied newscasts, in one of the country's most storied institutions – NewsHour on PBS. As Executive Producer she's revitalized the show, presided over double-digit growth, and led the team through the shocking passing of co-anchor Gwen Ifill in 2016. She came in with 25 years of experience a…

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Co-founder & Creative Director of Universal Standard Alexandra Waldman 44:05

3+ y ago44:05

44:05

Alexandra Waldman has been a fashion editor in Tokyo, a writer in Paris, and a financial marketer in Moscow. But it was in 2015 in New York that her life changed, and took on a whole new path filled with personal meaning. She co-founded Universal Standard, a line of beautiful, quality clothing ranging from size 00 to 40. Their first collection sold…

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CEO, Founder, Investor & Mentor Tina Sharkey 43:49

3+ y ago43:49

43:49

Tina Sharkey isn't someone you can sum up too briefly. She's spent over two decades building brands, businesses, and platforms, from iVillage, later sold to NBC, to AOL, and Brandless, which kicked off with a $300 million investment. She's a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, board member and mentor, whose name shows up on big-name lists like the ‘To…

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From Wall Street Banker to Mongolian News Anchor 47:03

3+ y ago47:03

47:03

Patricia Sexton spent a decade in banking, from Wall Street to Singapore to Tokyo, racking up a roster of major clients. 6:30am on the trading floor, making the kind of money to support the sort of New York lifestyle you see in sitcoms. But her path to fulfillment meant saying no to a coveted job at Goldman Sachs, leaving it all behind, and - wait …

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Building Her Dream Career: OWIU Architecture & Design Co-founder Amanda Gunawan 37:06

3+ y ago37:06

37:06

Amanda Gunawan was born in Indonesia and grew up there until the age of 6, when her family had to abruptly flee the country. She ended up following a creative itch into architecture, and at just 26 co-founded the high-end architecture & design firm OWIU, leading massive projects from the U.S. to Asia. She opens up about being shaped by her unusual …

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A senior military official, and always the only woman in the room 40:56

3+ y ago40:56

40:56

Miri Eisin was born in California, raised in Israel, and spent 20 years in the military - serving as Deputy Head of the Combat Intelligence Corps, and retiring as a full colonel. In each position along the way, she was the only woman in the room - and the very first woman to do her job. She later also became the first woman in the country's history…

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War reporting, marijuana, and finding courage when least expected 46:35

3+ y ago46:35

46:35

Emmy-award winning journalist and filmmaker Yael Lavie has covered some of the biggest events of our lifetimes, from 9/11 on the ground in New York City, to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and the Arab Spring. In a funny and emotional talk, she explains why her life path was forever changed by her sister smoking a joint, why sh…

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Part II: One executive's rise, fall, and personal revolution 42:31

3+ y ago42:31

42:31

By age 29, Daphny Bravo had climbed quickly through the executive ranks at Macy's, promoted 8 times in 9 years and managing $300 million dollars in annual retail sales. On paper - a major success straight out of business school. But it took her body shutting down, a hurricane, and ultimately pregnancy to confront what she knew deep down: she wasn't…

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One executive's rise, fall, and personal revolution 34:27

3+ y ago34:27

34:27

By age 29, Daphny Bravo had climbed quickly through the executive ranks at Macy's, promoted 8 times in 9 years and managing $300 million dollars in annual retail sales. On paper - a major success straight out of business school. But it took her body shutting down, a hurricane, and ultimately pregnancy to confront what she knew deep down: she wasn't…

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Google Director & Author Alana Karen on ambition, balance, and changing gears 39:55

3+ y ago39:55

39:55

Alana Karen started working at Google back when no one had ever heard of that strange word, way before it turned into the world-changing giant that it is. She's an award-winning leader and speaker who's spent 20 years in tech, today as a Director at Google. Her new book is “Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay.” In it, advic…

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Coveteur Co-founder Stephanie Mark talks leadership, fear, and what she had to learn the hard way 37:35

3+ y ago37:35

37:35

Just about 9 years ago, Stephanie Mark began turning a passion project into a major force. With two good friends, she co-founded Coveteur as a way to peek into the lives of the fashion set and global tastemakers – influencers, way before influencers were a thing. It exploded overnight – and ever since, Coveteur has become a massive, award-winning b…

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Ex-CIA Operative on cartels, negotiation, and the best advice she ever got 41:05

3+ y ago41:05

41:05

Mary Beth Long spent 13 years in the CIA as an operations officer, then moved on to the Defense Department where she became the first woman confirmed by the Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense. She later went on to found the defense firm Metis Solutions - and by the time she sold it in 2016, it had been dubbed by Inc. Magazine as one …

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Welcome to Life, Deconstructed 2:22

4y ago2:22

2:22

Join us for candid conversations with inspiring women on how they got to where they are, the debates, decisions, and doubts along the way, and what success even means. We go in depth with female leaders from all fields and backgrounds - from an ex-CIA operative, to CEOs, founders, fashion moguls, designers and journalists.…

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