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Sisters of Defiance

by Anita Rani

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About the show

Welcome to Sisters of Defiance with Anita Rani, nourished by Ancient + Brave. The show celebrating women who have challenged expectations and refused to play safe. Through raw, honest conversations, Anita sits down with some of the most courageous, groundbreaking women of our time; women whose names you know, but whose stories have rarely been told. Together they explore ambition, identity, resilience, and the moments of defiance that shaped their lives: the risks they took, the plans they disrupted, and what it really took to keep going. Featuring brilliant women from across culture, business, entertainment, and beyond, Sisters of Defiance explores what happens when women stop asking for permission and start rewriting the script. Sisters of Defiance is nourished by Ancient & Brave. Subscribe on YouTube www.youtube.com/@itsanitarani Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/sistersofdefiance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.