A Conversation with Trevor Noah and Melinda French Gates

It’s not a secret that women make less money than men-in the U.S. in 2022, women earned only 82% as much as their male counterparts. When it comes to Latina women vs. non-Hispanic men, that gap widens to 54%. Aside from being exploitative, this discrepancy is bad for business. When women are undervalued, it means less talent, greater turnover and higher levels of poverty. By contrast, an economy that appreciates women’s and men’s contributions equally gains a wider range of ideas, expertise and experience. In this discussion, Trevor Noah and Melinda Gates will envision a society where everyone can both contribute and benefit.
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[@gracechen2396]

Trevor embodies grace, intelligence, and thoughtfulness. He is truly a gift to the world!

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@sairanikhatimam]

Agree!

[@sairanikhatimam]

Agree!

[@josephososkie3029]

He has an opinion on a variety of subjects and a confident style. But if he was a truly deep person he would spend more time on why, not how and provide a glimpse of some humility. He’s selling which in all honesty is normal since he is sitting next to one of the richest globalists in the world.

[@sibonahetahu5016]

Smart thinker and when smart... WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING draws in

[@seonhyman5254]

I've missed listening to the profound intelligence of Trevor Noah. It's really great hearing Mr. Noah. His voice needs to be heard more.

[@sanchari.c]

Always such a pleasure to hear Trevor Noah. The way he talks about his mother and how she helped shape his worldview is inspiring and beautiful every single time. What he said about teachers is so so true!

[@buttertoast1146]

No

[@valjames1971]

Agree on both!! Extremely thankful as a teacher myself and something nobody seems to talk about anymore.

[@ombotimbe]

On point. I love men who worship their mamas.

[@sj6919]

Read “Born a Crime” by Noah

[@sanchari.c]

@@sj6919 I absolutely loved it! Planning to reread soon :)

[@christinemeyer7163]

I am so glad that Trevor showed us that he is much deeper than just a comedian. Now he uses his platform to give back value -added opportunities to communities.

[@miamitten1123]

_"just a comedian"_ He shown that many time. You should have JUST paid more attention. Anyway, comedians make social comedy on society. Takes a sharp mind to achieve that.

[@docterryates340]

Who said Trevor Noah is "just a Comedian"? Hmmmm🤔. Apparently, you do not know who Trevor Noah is.

[@krishna_2019]

This was such a good talk. I never tire of hearing Trevor speak. He's articulate, aware and well informed, with insights that elude most.

[@joannego856]

“A dollar goes a lot farther when it’s in a woman’s hands.” Trevor Noah

[@Mycescos]

Trevor is on fire again. Smart, funny and a good human.

[@ayandaskupela4248]

I just love how articulate and aware Trevor is. We need more people like him in places of power(politics). People who genuinely care about the economy/ society and not just in it for the dough or power.

[@AwadheshKumar-vz7du]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@shirlitabarron7281]

😊😊​@@AwadheshKumar-vz7du

[@mollyjael6739]

Insightful discussion. A big thank you to the Gates Foundation for supporting Entrepreneurs in Africa. 🇰🇪

[@ayanda733]

This was a brilliant discussion. Trevor is such a thought-leader, wow!

[@kathleenhoover5162]

Trevor Noah is an amazing human being he does so much to give back to not just his home country but the countries he visits and still doing his comedy and recognizing local groups that need support

[@jaftandobongz7968]

That's true freedom without money is fokol that's my take

[@raerichen6969]

These three people have their eyes on the future and on the needs we must supply in order to arrive at the future in a healthy, well-educated society. Thank you for this interview.

[@thabanimyoutube9252]

Trevor always sounds like the smartest person in the room. 🇿🇼🇿🇼 Wonderful insight, don't forget the teachers, don't downplay the effect empowering a woman has on family and society

[@alicegauteng2358]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@thabanimyoutube9252]

@@alicegauteng2358 🤣🤣🤣We know he belongs to you. Just highlighting where I am and where I'm from.

[@jessicamtetwa9431]

😅😅

[@stefanieastrid]

Its so funny the way they always say latino in this specific, vaguely mexican sounding way,while speaking in otherwise normal sounding English. It would make me feel super weird if everytime I said the word German I would do so in an exaggerated German accent. But only for this one word. Bizarre. Why? When Trevor talks about his swiss father he should say the word Switzerland with a super strong swiss German accent, very dramatically.

[@jcreole5222]

This is one of the best conversations I heard. This group is so balanced, intelligent and all global thinkers. Every word is worth listening to and reflecting on. They naturally reflect how men and women are part of the same team and can be naturally productive together.

[@catherinevial9508]

If you have not read his book BORN A CRIME, I strongly encourage you to do so. Very enlightening, sad and hilarious.

[@sheenahedwards6028]

I sure am looking for it

[@JuhiShukla]

Huge fan of Trevor ……every sentence is so full of wisdom! 🙏🏻❤️

[@gogobux6461]

Me, too. I think, he is the most thoughtful and well-spoken person in TV. When he talks, every sentence has meaning. He can explain the world and everybody understands what he is saying, no bla bla or word chains which make no sense. He truly is an amazing human being.

[@wawalkinshaw]

I'm humbled by this conversation. Thank you for reminding me why I chose to move from industry into education. I'm so grateful to have had parents who pushed me and challenged me and teachers who filled in the gaps so selflessly. The human beings I have mentored and thanked me for my efforts and determination to get them through the pandemic. I never did it to be thanked. They will, in turn, teach others, and that is where the true impact will be felt. There is one of me, but many students who will carry the light, and they are the key to changing future ❤

[@zwelihlatshwayo1559]

Trevor Noah!!!! What a man! ❤

[@hope1785]

I love that Trevor said when a women gets her power it is not only for her but for her community ❤

[@hope.8.]

Exactly. Thank you Trevor, for saying it out loud. People vote for rapid change because they need something different.

[@diariesofalobedugirl1932]

Profound😊 Been a woman and a teacher this conversation makes me happy😔👏

[@noryaniag]

My sentiments, exactly

[@beenzutamarkanenga1809]

I always pray that Trevor remains our mouthpiece. A mouthpiece for the people. Never for him to be 'bought'🙏

[@sandrawilliams1849]

Excellent conversation. I am a firm believer that knowledge is power. Education is power. Thank you for this discussion and for bringing attention to the power of women.❤❤

[@lilianasaba9846]

This is a very interesting discussion. As a woman, mother and a professional, I needed safe places to leave my children when they were younger. And I have always needed money to support my family and myself. I live in a developing nation but with all honesty that family leave policy for the US is problematic. You need to learn and borrow from western Europe specifically Iceland, Denmark etc. I am grateful I worked with an Icelandic agency when I was a mother to young children; we benefited from the experiences our bosses had being parents in Iceland.

[@ReadingF.758]

I just wanted to know what Trevor Noah was up to and came across this clip. Once again he has hit the nail on the head...we needed the teachers so badly during Covid. We came to the realization that we could lose thousands of lives without the teacher. When he said "one fantastic teacher can save thousands of lives..." I thought of myself. With only a Teachers Certificate I am an inventor of a Reading Remediation program. For now it is a side hustle. I love the concept to woman power and ironically Ms Gates is wearing white, green, purple and gold in her dress which is the Colour scheme for Womens Day. I am also a Caribbean woman of Guatemalan and East Indian decent which helps me to relate to this on different personal levels. Peace and love to every in the forum. Thank you.

[@Peace-un2zv]

Insightful discussion. Let's walk the talk now more than ever. 🇿🇦

[@sheenahedwards6028]

My grandma ensured I got educated through lots of hardship and always said, "I am doing this because it's the only inheritance I can give you as a woman that no one can take away" I really believe in the process of learning through life experience, schools and any type of education that adds value Big up for the amazing foundations

[@empowermentlifecoaching397]

Thank you Trevor, being a teacher/professor, your point is really fantastic and thoughtful. Thanks 🙏🏿

[@Smiley_101]

One of the best interviewer is Trevor Noah ! I love the way he interviewed Mariah Carey .. every interviews he does he make it personal and so relaxing . He so funny yet talented . Really is a big fan of Trevor

[@arthurarinaitwe38]

Just cant comprehend the brain power...the gratefulness with which Trevor crafts his word and weaves the words into indisputable messages that cut and slice into the social unfairness of the elite wealthy. Grow Trevor. Go Trevor. Arthur. Uganda 🇺🇬

[@elizabethsage4423]

This is very insightful yet sensitive issues affecting society. I really love how Mr. Noah spoke about real challenges affecting Health, Equality, Education, Economy, Politics etc, and suggested practical and achievable solutions for it. I really hope right stakeholders (Government institutions, agencies, business enterprises, Organizations, Companies etc) will adhere to the possible solutions recommended during this discussion, and prevent potential problems before it even occur in the first place. This is too good a discussion 👏✨👏🙌👏❤️

[@jujustyles1D]

TREVOR ALWAYS SAYS THE RIGHT STUFF !!! Makes the world a better place, thank you !

[@studio107bgallery4]

What a great conversation. “Women are economic engines of growth”, but we still can’t really go and get a loan from a bank. But women are geniuses with money. They can innovate and invent out of necessity.

[@InterestedCitizen]

Women, Geniuses with 💰👍

[@yohannesderes9252]

wow,trevor you mentioned a very good point ,in africa 50+% of population are young and energetic but as you said there is no hope,there is no economy to access ,there no peace to work even to live ,there is no democracy at all.

[@davidmitchkilanie9085]

You making us Proud Trevor as a South African knowing where you came from to where you are now, you are a great inspiration❤

[@nenaj8053]

reminds me of….. adding value to hispanic female doctors. We female hispanic doctors are 1 percent of all doctors in the usa- but so many of us graduated from foriegn countries - it’s difficult to pass the US medical boards here - a doctor with out the finances to take the US boards is still an employee who works for minimum wage. These barriers are meant to keep us from our power. Thank you for the lovely presentation. It have me some slight hope.

[@tatiediallo9909]

Trevor is such a brilliant thinker

[@libronamuyonga9277]

Wow Trevor Noah What an insight.... especially on alleviating pressure on men.

[@cecile-annpearce5820]

Thank you for this conversation and the reminder of why I started The Period Project South Africa NPC - striving towards stopping the cycle the poverty through ensuring our young women are able to get their education without it being interrupted by a period.

[@katheryn7258]

Education is the Foundation of Everything! Powerful. Thank you so very much for this conversation.

[@mou7866]

One of the few conversations about women empowerment that focused on practical solutions rather than hating men and complaining.

[@hafsatshuaib]

Trevor spoke brilliantly ! He is such an inspiration.

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Great conversation. I miss watching Trevor Noah on a regular basis (like The Daily Show) 😢

[@khahlisoedwin3273]

Trevor Noah never looses his South African accent

[@Flourish_today]

It's kind of hard to loose an accent when you move to another country as an adult.

[@hansbercat7608]

I am over 20 years in Cape Town. I still have my Free State Afrikaans accent. People are stunned when they hear me speaking Afrikaans.

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

What a brilliant and important conversation.I love all these conversations about empowering women. It is crucial and about time, but I am worried as a mom of a young man that boys are being left behind. It sounds as though Trevor understands that.

[@Linknla]

super agree- Trevor understood that just b/c the focus of the conversation was on the power women doesn't mean you can't discuss men, particularly when the historical role of men has been antithetical to the progress of women, redifining the role of women HAS to include redefing masculinity and the role of men in our society as well.

[@rubensayers3319]

So interesting listen to trevor

[@beyenatseghai5252]

Trevor, I agree about teachers & their impact in children’s lives! Teachers are send parents & more!🙏🏿💗🍀

[@negiattaher4761]

Trevor is an amazing man. He is genuine and honest. He is the real deal.

[@stevombuduma]

One of the rare gems in South Africa.Keep up the good work Mkhaya.Please don’t you ever mix with politicians, keep them away from you at all cost

[@mini4230]

Trevor! Thank you for being Trevor and so authentic and just ingenious!

[@wildfireol]

Excellent interview, thank you ❤

[@dreae7953]

Much needed. My situation at the very end came to light...and I saw so many women flourishing if we could have that balance or maternity pay, the recognition that women's responsibilities are vitally important as well, I loved most of what was said here today; but will action speak? Also, very lovely to hear Trevor Noah speak on women's behalf so passionately, yet in an articulate manner, and knowledgeable about the need and direction of achieving these goals. Thank you all for speaking out on education, women, and all these needed hot topics!

[@arthurarinaitwe38]

I agree Melinda. The dynamism that exists in Africa..thats waiting to be mentored and facilitated. Thank you for that.

[@lisavanrooy3118]

Melinda wants to control the population of Africa, by mentoring and facilitating them into contraceptives and abortion. Hands off Africa Melinda.

[@lazarya5000]

I think women need to understand, as well as women here on the panel, that childcare and the care of children by their mothers is important. Women working at home IS WORK! And very important work. It is work. It s a career choice! Living in a patriarchal society, it is expected that men get paid for the work they do, outside their home, yet women working within the home or taking care of her children are not paid for the work they do! Working at home does not mean being stuck at home. S H JN It is still work, and very important. It should never be undervalued because if she choses to offer her services at home, her valuable work should never be pushed to the side or undermined or deemed as worthless by a system which continues to undervalue her contribution to the health and stability of society by working in nurturing her children! A mother's love who is secure, and respected including financially when nurturing her children, provides the foundation for a stable society. When school teachers are valued and paid for taking care of kids, when outside child carers are paid when taking care of other peo9les kids, why are not the actual mothers of these children paid for the incredibly valuable work that they do in taking care of their own?! They should be paid fir the work that they do as carers, of their own children and the job role and position should be elevated and respected in the way as it should be without women made to feel worthless by the very important work that they do! In raising their children with the stability of their mother, while she feels secure in the role she plays in society! To call the pittance that a caring mother receives as "benefits" or "child benefits" because she is persisted by the system as " not working" or "just a housewife" is nothing more than selfish by society and unjust! Their work should be valued. It is a secure mothers love and her role in society in providing this care that stable societies find roots and thrive! Women should chose their career paths and have all opportunities as everyone else, but chosing to nurture their kids at home, including emotionally, or having the flexibility and well deserved financial "income" to educate their kids by affording to take them on bus rides to parks and museums, to buy art materials or interesting books for their inquisitive minds who are desperate for mind and heart sustenance, by her, is also very important! Never underestimate or nullify the work of a mother. She deserves to be paid by the valuable work that she, or even he does, jf a father choses to be at home. It is not calked being unemployed! People need to get their minds around this and begin respecting!

[@lazarya5000]

My Internet connection is not strong so not easy to text here. But I will continue because it s an issue close to me! I have seen many women with children, many as single parents asked. Are you working? And I wonder, what sort of question is that! She is a mother! Of course she's working! Where is the love in the question, or the understanding of the importance of love, in a society that does not understand love because they consider a mother's love worthless! When a woman is judged and undermined because the work that she does, is not even considered as that! It is disturbing to see that the world has it all wrong, and with all this abuse, they can not even see it! Even mothers may reply. No I don't work! Because they are devalued as mother's and the important role they perform, day in, day out that they start believing it or are uncertain due to thr constant abuse! Their contribution to the system is not even seen or respectfully given space! Where they feel guilty or are embarrassed to talk of the important "job" that they do, being forsed to leave their kids to go and find "a job" to pay for a carer so her family can survive because the work they already do has been erased from visibility! Abuse yes. Financial abuse, emotional abuse, not only to them but their children! Where they are not even seen, working for free, judged for not being irresponsibleelle

[@lazarya5000]

Am I educated to speak here? Some may ask! Well educated may I say, university and socially educated. I have travelled thd world and have learned much. Yet in the society I am in now, I have been pushed to the side. Because I'm a woman of knowledge. All women are women of knowledge.

[@randylh5112]

Brilliant stuff, keep up the good work 👏

[@barakakatana5398]

Such a Brilliant Conversation, much love to Trevor and Melinda from Kenya.

[@sulochanamohan7008]

EXCELLENT TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION & VERY INTERESTING 👌👍❤️

[@teresaguerra-wv3dj]

loved the interview! so inspiring,great work

[@coreabaoneintllinks4949]

Thanks for the Great conversation update!

[@askbob2009]

Teachers that teach are needed that delight when a child learns and not just a job. Internet should be part of this conversation so the DeSantos people don't determine what education is necessary. And how you use your knowledge and share with others the real joy of knowledge

[@tembosimeon4939]

The best Video interview I have seen so far ❤️👌

[@emekaagbo6697]

It's always a pleasure to listen to this duo

[@ekenemay]

I wish this conversation was longer😢

[@lulu_n]

Trevor!!the gems you're dropping. So so true.

[@chadbailey7038]

Great conversation 👏🏾

[@MunyaradziShumba]

Such a balance interview, thanks to Trevor for throwing in that.

[@lillianakot2098]

Great conversation about inclusion and the importance of foundational education for the youth.

[@user-dn6yp6ju1g]

Trevor speaks with a South African accent again .... so great to hear. I love you, Trevor!

[@monicaena7857]

I'm a teacher and I'm so grateful to mr Noah for the power that he gives to teachers in the growth of future generations. We often feel frustrated by the way our governaments treat teachers. Thank u Trevor Noah to understand so deeply our work

[@seyashayi9976]

Great story Ms T. Kumar!!: You are so real!!

[@mpurple6892]

Very insightful conversations. Agree with every word Trevor said.

[@1gypsy731]

Great interview!

[@vickijones930]

Fantastic presentation and subject!

[@Ankesadventures]

Amazing. This makes me want to immediately jump on board to help the progress.

[@vanhoudtshoorn]

You are beautiful gems❤. Thank you for this beautiful conversation❤

[@my_garden.secrets]

Trevor has always been a very intelligent man exposing the racists, fake personalities and crimes against humanity all with an incredible sense of humor🥰😍😍💟💕❤.

[@user-sl9dh6sj8u]

These three people are inspiring. Thank you Miss Kumar for getting together with Miss Gates and Mr Noah to open our hearts, minds and inspire us to see how we can help our wourld/country stablise/improve and avenues to get there!

[@shakesrear7850]

Thank you

[@AnnaMarieBooth.Educator]

Glad to see Trevor and Melinda working together!

[@hendrickmanenga9213]

Trevor is so good at communicatiom.kudos to him

[@sharongong4586]

Awesome “yes and” add Melinda had (to Trevor’s point about the $ going farther in the hands of women) about the shift of recognition to women once they have the $ that wasn’t there before. Let’s not forget that money talks and people listen. It IS about raising the status of women. And that raising their status has the effect of also “raising all ships” ❤

[@angunomor1703]

Trevor Noah is simply amazing.....

[@claudine1928]

Great conversation! So true!

[@johnknox1494]

Awesome topics, Trevor Noah have so good point of view

[@TubeNutriDoc]

One of the challenges I have a faced as a women with an advance college education, two of the greatest barriers I still face at 1. lack of equal pay 2. Equal access to credit, So with a lower income, and debts charged at the same rate if not higher than a male, it can be a lost cause to work hard and work in equal pay markets. Single parent with two amazing adult children who have both advanced college degrees, a son [lawyer] and a daughter [international education program designer, often African Countries. Perhaps you need to see her work and others like her, Please give her the credit that is due her work]. See School to School International for more information and perhaps you will be willing to further support their work!

[@purnimajoshi5887]

An absolutely fantastic interview

[@violetcorry6933]

Wonderful conversation. We should be looking at getting to women having money and getting agency over their lives and those of their families

[@TitoOnDeck]

The combination of the the panel and the audience.. perfect discussion.. we need women to sit at the table.. period..

[@mariannevanheerden9075]

Teachers in SA In Government Schools need to know how important their work is. Validation and encouragement are key. Teaching is not just a job it’s a vocation. If the school gets good results, staff should be rewarded and praised for their efforts.

[@raghadshalash2197]

Those deep & inspiring conversations are what we need to be showing to our young generations...those are the real powerful influencers. Thank you Melinda & Trevor for such an insightful talk.

[@purnimajoshi5887]

I have listened to this interview three times. There is so much to take away from thus

[@stephaniegooding8959]

Watching from Grenada in the Caribbean. I'm intrigued.

[@joychepngeno5751]

Shout out to my fellow Kenyans😊

[@ezragitta]

So proud this conversation. Great topic. Excellent thought process and proud of you bro, #TrevorNoah for representing #Africa and you have a great point. 🎉

[@user-po2jk7eo2g]

Interesting! Informative!

[@hassanmugabo3937]

I just love this conversation.

[@kiranwingelaar7009]

Trevor's ideas and how he presents them resonates with his audience. He strikes a chord. So inspirational.

[@eljefadelclan3796]

Wow this is one of the best conversations

[@multitalents3873]

Now I completely understood interview

[@maurinechepkemoi1877]

Brilliant conversation here.

[@beyondtechsolutely]

Trevor, thank you for this interesting discussion. Education will open doors for you.

[@elizabethh257]

Its not "government partnerships" that helped you go to college, it was fully public money and taxpayers are happy to fund education not the military industrial oligarchy aka public private fascist partnership.

[@aronsium4714]

True. I'm so glad you said fascist. We are in an era where too many ppl lack education who consider socialism as the biggest threat to society. It's fascism and we should point it out again and again.