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Extraordinary Women

Season 7 Episode 13 | 26m 14s

What does it mean to be extraordinary? Defy the odds and redefine benchmarks of success. Homeless at 19, Natalie builds a career as a pediatric neurosurgeon; Rebecca, one of the "Lost Girls of Sudan," finds a path to creating positive change; and Lachi fights discrimination as a disability rights advocate. Three storytellers, three interpretations of EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN; hosted by Theresa Okokon.

Aired: 03/03/24
Stories from the Stage is a collaboration of WORLD Channel and GBH. In partnership with Tell&Act.
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Life doesn’t always follow a straight path.
Sometimes, the best way to handle unexpected moments is to find the humor in them.
Life’s unexpected twists prove that the best plans often go hilariously off track.
Some moments bring us to the very edge, changing everything.
Some moments bring us to the very edge, changing everything.
Navigating the depths of human emotion can be a journey of discovering peace and purpose.
Love strikes in the most peculiar way, leaving moments of connection, heartbreak, and serendipity.
Life is full of moments that feel destined - leading to love, laughter, or lessons learned.
Sometimes, life tempts us to test the limits - bending rules, taking risks, or defying expectations.
Reclaiming what’s lost isn’t just about the past -- it’s about rewriting the future.
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Life doesn’t always follow a straight path.
Sometimes, the best way to handle unexpected moments is to find the humor in them.
Life’s unexpected twists prove that the best plans often go hilariously off track.
Some moments bring us to the very edge, changing everything.
Navigating the depths of human emotion can be a journey of discovering peace and purpose.
Love strikes in the most peculiar way, leaving moments of connection, heartbreak, and serendipity.
Life is full of moments that feel destined - leading to love, laughter, or lessons learned.
Sometimes, life tempts us to test the limits - bending rules, taking risks, or defying expectations.
Reclaiming what’s lost isn’t just about the past -- it’s about rewriting the future.
Confronting the past can bring hope, healing, and a path toward justice.