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Francine Leca: cardiac surgeon

Francine Leca was France’s first female cardiac surgeon. Forty years later, she admits that her career required not only great determination, but also great personal sacrifice. While she claims to “repair hearts like a mechanic”, her genius is no joke: she's devoted her life to saving children across the globe. And at 80, she's still ticking along.

Season 1 • Episode 5 • 19 mn

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Paula Scher has been a disruptor and influencer of the design world for over 50 years. She was the first female partner of the prestigious Pentagram design studio and has won more than 300 awards throughout her career. Her secret? Adapting to the demands of her profession while continuing to test its limits.

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Experienced takes "learning from the best" literally: these experts have years of experience under their belts and love sharing the lessons they’ve learned along the way. From their earliest experiences to their big breaks and the failures that made them who they are today, you’ll get a first-hand account of key moments in their amazing careers.

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