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Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the women leading the conversation in podcasting. Despite the huge growth in the medium, women remain underrepresented behind the mic, especially in certain categories.
To put it in perspective:
- Across the top 100 podcasts, only 36% of hosts are women
- Only 29% of weekly podcast creators are women.
- Women are least likely to host in business/technology (7.7%) and sports/fitness (18.9%).
These numbers show there’s still a lot of ground to cover, but that makes the work of the women who are leading all the more impressive. They’re sharing expertise, insights, and experiences that aren’t always represented in the conversation.
In this blog, we’re spotlighting 22 female-hosted branded podcasts that are doing exactly that. From business and tech to social impact and healthcare, these hosts are using their platforms to inform, challenge, and engage listeners. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just hear a fresh perspective, these podcasts are worth tuning into.
1. Nancy Twine, Makers Mindset
Twine’s Makers Mindset is a podcast for founders who want to get better at building, leading, and navigating the real challenges of growing a business. It’s practical, thoughtful, and honest, covering everything from mindset and resilience to concrete tools and strategies you can actually use. The show creates a space for women entrepreneurs to learn from others, share ideas, and figure out how to move forward without burning out.
Nancy Twine, the host, knows firsthand what it’s like to take risks and figure things out on the fly. She went from a career in finance at Goldman Sachs to founding Briogeo Hair Care, a clean beauty brand she’s grown from a startup into a globally recognized company. Along the way, she’s earned recognition like the CEW Female Founder Award and a spot as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Judge. On the podcast, Nancy brings that same curiosity, grit, and real-world perspective, helping other founders navigate the ups and downs of building something meaningful.
2. Danielle Desir Corbett, The Thought Card
The Thought Card is for travelers who want to see the world without sacrificing their financial goals. Danielle Desir Corbett shares practical tips, smart travel hacks, and strategies for building a wealth mindset, all aimed at helping listeners make travel affordable, intentional, and fun.
Danielle brings her personal experience and expertise as an award-winning travel and finance educator to every episode. She started The Thought Card to show that travel doesn’t have to break the bank and that financial empowerment and adventure can go hand in hand.
3. Dr. Ginger Hultin, The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast
The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast by Orgain is your go-to resource for understanding the latest trends in health, wellness, and nutrition. Each episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin dives into the science behind popular nutrition topics, debunks myths, and shares actionable insights. Whether you’re curious about the latest diet trends or looking for practical tips to improve your health, the podcast breaks down complex topics in a way that’s approachable and evidence-based.
Dr. Ginger Hultin, the host, brings over a decade of experience as an integrative dietitian and cancer nutrition specialist. With a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and a background in both clinical practice and teaching at Bastyr University, she combines deep expertise with a relatable, human approach. Beyond the podcast, Ginger runs a virtual private practice and has authored two books on nutrition and anti-inflammatory eating.
4. Hannah Shaw, Not Just Fluff
Banfield Pet Hospital’s Not Just Fluff is a podcast for anyone who loves pets and wants to care for them better. Each episode, host Hannah Shaw talks with pet experts to bust myths, share practical tips, and answer the questions pet owners ask most. From everyday care to deeper insights on animal behavior, the show blends helpful advice with entertaining stories, making it a must-listen for anyone who treats their pets like family.
Hannah Shaw, the host, is an award-winning kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author. Through her Kitten Lady project, she provides educational resources and workshops that help shelters and individuals save kittens’ lives. She’s also the founder of the Orphan Kitten Club, a nonprofit that has directed over $3 million in funding to shelters for innovative kitten care programs.
5. Hala Taha, Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast
The Young and Profiting Podcast is for entrepreneurs and side hustlers looking for practical strategies, inspiring stories, and real-world advice. Hosted by Hala Taha, the show has earned over 30 million downloads and features high-profile guests like Gary Vee, Alex Hormozi, Matthew McConaughey, and Daymond John. Each episode blends actionable insights with engaging conversations, helping listeners navigate business, personal growth, and building ventures that matter.
Hala Taha, known as “The Podcast Princess,” is also the Founder and CEO of YAP Media, a top-tier production and social media agency serving CEOs, celebrities, and high-profile podcasters. She launched the YAP Media Network to connect podcasts with major brand sponsorships and has grown her company to nearly 60 employees, earning recognition as the #1 LinkedIn Marketing Agency and Best Podcast Agency of 2022.
6 + 7. Dr. Kate Kresge and Dr. Carrie Jones, The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
The Root Cause Medicine Podcast by Rupa Health (a Fullscript company) features conversations with leading clinicians, researchers, and specialists who are changing how complex conditions are understood and treated. Each episode focuses on breaking down root causes, common symptoms, and evidence-based treatment options.
The show is co-hosted by Dr. Kate Kresge, Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health, and Dr. Carrie Jones, an integrative women’s health and hormone specialist. Together, they balance rigor with relatability, offering listeners both insight and reassurance as they navigate their health.
8. Elisabeth Goodridge, Powering Travel
Expedia’s Powering Travel is the podcast for travel industry leaders who want to stay ahead of trends, uncover actionable insights, and learn from the experts shaping the way we travel. Each episode dives into travel research, tools, and solutions designed to help businesses, from CEOs to everyday travelers, navigate a rapidly evolving industry.
The show is hosted by Elisabeth Goodridge, an award-winning editor and content strategist with nearly 20 years of experience at some of the world’s most respected news organizations. Most recently, Elisabeth served as deputy editor for The New York Times Travel section, where she reported on everything from climate impacts on travel to global industry trends. Now at Expedia Group, she brings her editorial rigor, strategic expertise, and leadership skills to Powering Travel, helping listeners make sense of travel while sharing insights that can drive smarter, more sustainable decisions across the industry.
9. Katy Milkman, Choiceology
Choiceology by Charles Schwab is the podcast for anyone curious about why we make the choices we do and how we can make better ones. Hosted by Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist and Wharton professor, the show blends real-world stories with cutting-edge research in behavioral economics to uncover what high-stakes decisions can teach us. Each episode explores how patterns in our thinking shape outcomes, offering listeners practical lessons they can use in business, finance, and everyday life.
Katy Milkman brings a unique mix of expertise and accessibility to the show. An international bestselling author and award-winning scholar, she has advised organizations from Google to the White House on spurring positive behavior change. She writes for major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, and has been recognized by Fortune as a Top 10 innovator shaping the future of health.
10. Daniella Barreto, Rights Back At You
Amnesty International Canada’s podcast, Rights Back At You, dives into anti-Black racism, policing, and surveillance in Canada. Hosted by Daniella Barreto, the series tells the stories of resistance, spotlighting the individuals and movements challenging systemic injustice. From facial recognition and the right to protest to the war on drugs and defunding the police, each episode connects the dots between policy, lived experience, and the fight for human rights.
Daniella Barreto brings both personal insight and professional expertise to the podcast. As a former Digital Activism Coordinator at Amnesty International Canada and an organizer with Black Lives Matter Vancouver, she has firsthand experience with surveillance and systemic inequities. With a background in epidemiology and public health, Daniella explores the intersections of racism, health, and policing while giving a platform to voices driving change.
11. Julie Develin, When Work Works
When Work Works, a new podcast from UKG, is for anyone leading people, shaping strategy, or simply trying to understand what makes organizations tick. Hosted by Julie Develin, each episode starts with a single, big question designed to uncover not just what’s changing in the workplace, but why it actually matters. Listeners can expect practical insights, real-world examples, and conversations that help leaders navigate today’s evolving work environment.
Julie Develin brings nearly two decades of experience as an HR executive, professor, and global speaker to the podcast. As Senior Partner for Human Insights at UKG and a recognized Top 100 HR Influencer, Julie explores how technology, culture, and human behavior intersect in the workplace, offering actionable guidance for leaders looking to improve employee experience, leverage AI responsibly, and drive meaningful change.
12. Lisa Nichols, Something Extra
Something Extra by Technology Partners is a podcast about leadership, influence, and finding the “something extra” in the people around us. Hosted by Lisa Nichols, the show explores stories from leaders across industries, uncovering what it takes to effectively encourage, inspire, and lead in everyday life. Through candid conversations, listeners gain practical insights on how to motivate teams, nurture talent, and bring out the best in themselves and others.
Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners, a Women’s Business Enterprise specializing in IT staffing, solutions, and leadership development. Named one of the Most Influential Business Women by the St. Louis Business Journal, Lisa has spent over 30 years building a business rooted in transparency, collaboration, and community.
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13. + 14. Jordan Houghton and Mary Carpenter, Fissionary
NEI’s podcast, Fissionary, explores the role of nuclear energy in tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Co-hosted by Mary Carpenter and Jordan Houghton, the show brings listeners thoughtful conversations with experts, researchers, and industry leaders, unpacking the science, policy, and innovation shaping nuclear power today. Each episode highlights how nuclear energy can contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon future.
Mary Carpenter, NEI’s Director of Digital and Content Strategy, and Jordan Houghton, NEI’s Director of Media Relations, combine their expertise in communications, media, and strategy to make complex topics accessible. Together, they guide discussions that illuminate the potential of nuclear energy, engaging both industry insiders and curious listeners alike.
15. Melanie Marcus, There’s a Better Way
Surescripts’ There’s a Better Way explores the challenges and innovations shaping the American healthcare system. Hosted by Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer at Surescripts, the show features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are rethinking how healthcare can be more efficient, connected, and patient-focused. Each episode highlights real-world stories and actionable insights that shed light on solving some of healthcare’s most persistent problems.
Melanie Marcus brings nearly a decade of healthcare marketing and strategy experience to the podcast, combining expertise in customer experience, brand strategy, and innovation. Known for her thoughtful approach and ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions, Melanie guides listeners through the ideas and initiatives that are driving meaningful change across the healthcare industry.
16. Jane Totaro, GRC & Me
GRC & Me, a podcast by LogicGate, shines a light on the people responsible for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) across organizations. Hosted by Jane Totaro, the show explores the challenges, strategies, and innovations that keep businesses secure and compliant. Each episode dives into topics ranging from emerging regulations and risk management trends to AI, cybersecurity, and operational resilience, offering listeners practical insights they can apply in their own organizations.
Jane Totaro brings hands-on experience in demand generation and digital strategy at LogicGate, combined with a deep understanding of the GRC landscape. Through thoughtful interviews with industry leaders and experts, she unpacks complex issues and highlights how GRC professionals drive real impact across companies.
17. Jay-Ann Gilfoy, Small Business Big Impact
Small Business Big Impact by Meridian Credit Union spotlights the small businesses powering communities across Ontario. Hosted by Jay-Ann Gilfoy, the series shares honest conversations with entrepreneurs about what it really takes to build and sustain a business. Each episode highlights the resilience, creativity, and determination behind ventures that may start small but have a meaningful local impact.
As the CEO of Meridian Credit Union and its subsidiaries and a career rooted in human resources, Jay-Ann Gilfoy brings a people-first perspective to the podcast. Her conversations reflect her belief that financial organizations play a practical, tangible role in helping individuals, families, and businesses level up.
18. Donna Duncan, Coming of Age
Coming of Age is a podcast from the Ontario Long Term Care Association that challenges how we think about aging and seniors’ care. As the population over 80 continues to grow, the show grapples with an urgent question: Are our systems, infrastructure, and attitudes keeping up?
Through candid conversations with national and international experts, the podcast examines ageism, innovation in care delivery, and what it will take to better support older adults in the decades ahead.
The series is hosted by Donna Duncan, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association. With a career spanning healthcare, mental health, caregiving, and public sector leadership, Donna brings both policy insight and operational experience. She previously served as Interim CEO of The Ontario Caregiver Organization and led Ontario’s largest children’s mental health treatment and research centre through its integration with The Hospital for Sick Children.
19. Hannah Bank, SickKids VS
SickKids VS takes listeners inside the discoveries shaping the future of pediatric health. Produced by the SickKids Foundation, the podcast explores the real stories behind medical breakthroughs from low-cost innovations that can save newborn lives to emerging treatments for complex diseases. Each episode unpacks the questions that drive researchers forward and examines how scientific advances affect patients and families in everyday life.
Hosted by Hannah Bank, a writer at the SickKids Foundation, the series highlights the human side of science. Through her work, Hannah has interviewed leading scientists and clinicians whose determination and curiosity fuel progress in child health. On the podcast, she brings those conversations to a wider audience, offering an honest look at the setbacks, persistence, and collaboration required to turn research into real-world impact.
20. Marla Oates, Redefiners
Redefiners is the flagship podcast from Russell Reynolds Associates, exploring how bold leaders rethink their organizations to create meaningful impact, featuring executives and changemakers from across industries who share how they navigate complexity and lead with intention. The podcast is co-hosted by Leadership Advisor Marla Oates, former CEO Clarke Murphy, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.
As a Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates, Marla has partnered with hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms across the technology, industrial, and consumer sectors to identify and recruit senior talent capable of driving lasting change.
21. Emma Combe, Leadership Lounge
Redefiner’s sister series, Leadership Lounge, hosted by Emma Combe, offers shorter, practical conversations with leadership experts, tackling everyday questions about feedback, mentorship, and professional growth. The show provides both big-picture thinking and actionable guidance for leaders at every stage of their journey.
Emma is the Managing Director leading the UK Board Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates, where she helps organizations find and develop strong leadership at the highest levels. She works closely with companies to identify board chairs, CEOs, and both executive and non-executive directors across listed companies, private equity-backed firms, and family-owned businesses.
22. Dr. Alison Brent, Charting Pediatrics Podcast
Charting Pediatrics Podcast by Children’s Hospital Colorado is designed to help medical professionals care for kids with confidence. Now in its eighth season, the show features multidisciplinary experts sharing the latest research, clinical innovations, and practical guidance in pediatric medicine.
The podcast is led by Dr. Alison Brent, a pediatric emergency physician and professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She also serves as Medical Director of Physician Relations at Children's Hospital Colorado. She is joined by co-hosts Dr. David Brumbaugh and Dr. Dan Nicklas. Together, they create a space that is practical, grounded, and approachable.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Podcasting is still a space where women are underrepresented, but the shows on this list prove just how much impact female hosts can have. The 22 shows we’ve highlighted are just a small sample of what’s out there, but they make it clear that women are shaping how brands tell stories and connect with audiences.
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About the author
Tianna Marinucci is a content creation and digital marketing specialist. She graduated from McGill University in 2021 and has since worked in a variety of industries from interior design to technology.
After traveling to more than 60 countries and working in three, she is inspired by diverse cultures and motivated by unique experiences.
In her spare time, Tianna loves trying new foods, going to concerts, and learning more about history and socio-economics through books and podcasts.
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