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Meet the Author with Allison TrowbridgeAuthor: Copper Books
Meet the Author is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. Each episode, we interview an author launching their book to market and get the story behind the story theyre sharing with the world. Writing a book is a magical, at times brutal, mystical experience. An author's heart and soul is in their book, and those soul-deep insights and a-ha moments are what we bring to you each week on this show. Pub Date is hosted by Allison Trowbridge. an author and the founder and CEO of Copper, a platform helping authors and readers build community around books. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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JAHA DUKUREH: From Survivor to Global Leader in the Fight for Girls
Episode 7
Tuesday, 23 September, 2025
In this episode of Meet the Author, the host sits down with Jaha Kure, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and UN Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. Jaha shares her journey from being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, to becoming a key figure in overturning these practices in The Gambia. Her new book, 'I Will Scream to the World: My Fight, My Story, My Hope for Girls Everywhere,' delves into her personal experiences and her activism. Jaha discusses the global prevalence of FGM, the root causes, and her holistic approach to empowering women through initiatives like regenerative agriculture and education. Despite facing immense challenges, including death threats and governmental resistance, Jaha remains dedicated to raising awareness and creating sustainable change for women and girls worldwide.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:15 Jaha's New Book: I Will Scream to the World02:37 Understanding FGM and Its Global Impact05:43 Jaha's Personal Journey and Activism09:43 Challenges and Triumphs in Activism15:19 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination19:27 Current and Future Projects25:16 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo download a FREE version of AJ & Rory Vaden's audiobook, "Wealthy and Well Known," click here. You can keep up with AJ Vaden on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/aj_vaden Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com Apply to publish with Copper: https://admin.typeform.com/form/zqBcs2sM/create?block=01HRZD9J9B8XV7VDN759VWM2RT Follow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.books Follow Allison Trowbridge on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alliebridge
