POPSUGAR Presents: Conquered

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  • 2017
  • 1 Season

POPSUGAR Presents: Conquered from Z Living is a six-part docu-series that premiered in 2017. The show follows the inspiring stories of three women who have faced adversity and used their experiences to become stronger and more impactful in their communities. Paulette Leaphart is a breast cancer survivor who made headlines when she walked topless from Biloxi, Mississippi to Washington D.C. to raise awareness for breast cancer and the importance of healthcare access. The show follows Leaphart as she continues to advocate for healthcare reform and helps other women who are going through their own battles with cancer.

Laura Ling is a journalist who was famously imprisoned in North Korea for 140 days in 2009. Since her release, Ling has focused on telling stories that shed light on important issues, such as human trafficking and the opioid epidemic. The show features Ling as she investigates these important topics and speaks with the people who have been impacted by them.

Alicia Napoleon is a professional boxer who has faced discrimination and sexism in the boxing world. Despite these challenges, Napoleon has continued to pursue her passion and inspire other women to do the same. The show follows Napoleon as she trains for a championship fight and speaks with other female boxers about their experiences in the sport.

Throughout the series, viewers get to see the journeys of these three powerful women and the impact they are making in their respective fields. The show also features interviews with experts and activists who provide context and insight into the issues that the women are working to address.

Overall, POPSUGAR Presents: Conquered is a touching and inspiring look at the resilience of the human spirit and the amazing things that can be accomplished in the face of adversity.

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Seasons
Making New Lives
2. Making New Lives
January 24, 2017
Daniel Kith, blinded as an infant, is on a mission to teach a technique he discovered as a child that allows the sightless to use sounds to 'see'; Jesse Graff faces extreme challenges on her road to her dreams of being a professional stuntwoman.
Triumph and Courage
1. Triumph and Courage
January 17, 2017
Paulette Leaphart, following a radical mastectomy, decides to takes a public stand and walk a thousand miles topless; Mia Schaikewitz, who overnight became paralyzed at 15, digs deep to live a full and rewarding life.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 17, 2017