Globally, more than one in three women is a victim of sexual violence at some point in their lives. That's one billion women and girls. One billion. Every February, women and men rise up to create a new kind of consciousness about this violence, to dance, march, sing, and otherwise voice their resolve that this violence will no longer be tolerated and must be resisted until it is unthinkable.
Read MoreReflections on Sundance 2020: Imagining the Future
“Imagining the Future” was the theme of SFF2020 and this year’s festival reflected the strategic focus on making all of Sundance Institute’s programs — from labs for screenwriters, directors and producers to the festival — more inclusive.
Read MoreInterview with Glenn Close at Sundance Film Festival
Earlier this week, I talked with Glenn Close about her career, the choices she’s made in the roles she’s played and the activism that she has undertaken throughout her life. Watch some of our interview here.
Read More5 Concrete Ways to Be More Dangerous in 2020
Many of you who have watched and shared my TED Talk have asked for some concrete ways to become more dangerous, more engaged, and more effective in 2020, the beginning of a new and critical decade for big changes. Here are five recommendations and advice about how to give a TED Talk of your own!
Read MoreTED Talk: 'Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous Women"
As many of you know, I was privileged to present a TED Talk at TEDWomen and I’m so thrilled to announce that my talk is premiering at TED.com today. I hope you'll watch and share and send me your thoughts!
Read MoreThe Biggest Danger Women Pose to the Status Quo
I had the privilege of speaking on the Women Amplified podcast this week. Inspiration meets practical advice in this podcast from the nation’s largest network of conferences for women in the workplace. For over 20 years, we’ve delivered insights from extraordinary women, such as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Indra Nooyi, Elizabeth Gilbert, Serena Williams, and Brené Brown. Now, Women Amplified offers you a taste of the Conference each month to enjoy from the comfort of your own phone! Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, you can expect true stories and real-world advice from the most brilliant and successful women out there. We cover topics around leadership, career advancement, self-care, transitions and other relevant issues that women face. This is your go-to listening experience to help you navigate life in your career and at home and bring your best “you” to all that you do!
In this podcast, we spoke about finding a mentor, sponsoring, and to lifting one other up. We discussed the power of women connecting with other women. Listen below for the full podcast!
Reflections: My Year of Living Dangerously!
What a year! 2019 was an incredible year — declaring myself a dangerous woman, publishing a memoir and traveling coast to coast inspiring others to become more dangerous too, to meet the challenges of dangerous times, as well as many convenings, including the Connected Women Leaders Initiative, TEDWomen and Fire Drill Fridays.
Read MoreDemocracy Now! Interview with Amy Goodman
I spoke with Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman about my book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman, Fire Drill Fridays and why I believe dangerous times call for dangerous women.
Read MoreCNN: 'Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous Women'
I loved talking with CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour about why I believe dangerous times call for dangerous women. "I think declaring myself a dangerous woman … still feels a bit dangerous," I told her. "But it also feels right."
Read MoreThe Thom Hartmann Program: Why Do Dangerous Times Call For Dangerous Women?
I visited Thom Hartmann’s show to talk about my book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman recently. We discussed some of the ways in which the world is dangerous right now — especially for women and girls — and I told him why I believe that older women (and men) have the potential to become the most dangerous force for good in the world. Watch it here!
Read MoreNew Podcast Episodes About 'Becoming a Dangerous Woman'
Looking for a new podcast to listen to? In recent weeks as part of my book tour, I've talked with several podcasters, including Robin Morgan at WMC Live, Virginia Prescott at Georgia Public Radio’s On Second Thought and Mary-Charlotte Domandi at Santa Fe New Mexican Radio Cafe about my new book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman.
Read MoreTEDWomen 2019: Bold + Brilliant
I am so excited to share with you the lineup of speakers who will be joining us this year in Palm Springs from December 4th - 6th, 2019. And I'm pleased (and a little apprehensive!) to add that for the first time, I will be speaking from the TEDWomen stage as a speaker myself.
Read MorePodcast: Santa Fe New Mexican Radio Cafe
I had the pleasure of speaking with Santa Fe New Mexican Radio Cafe host Mary-Charlotte Domandi about my new book Becoming a Dangerous Woman this week. We talked about what it was like for myself and other women working in the 1970s and 1980s, the progress we’ve made, and the better outcomes we see when women are equal players in the workplace, in the boardroom and in politics.
Read MoreEquality Can't Wait...
Today's announcement from Melinda Gates that over the next 10 years she will be committing $1 billion to promote gender equality is one of those game-changing moments that activists dream about. Finally, a big bet on WOMEN! Equality can’t wait and we can’t play our part from the sidelines.
Read MoreMedia That Matters to Add to Your #MustList!
Last week, I wrote about some new books, podcasts and movies that I am excited about and wanted to share with you. So many of you expressed interest — and I had more recommendations than I had time to include — that I've chosen to write another posting this week with additional suggestions that are "musts" for the "must read/must listen/must watch" lists which fortunately are getting longer when it comes to women-led, women-written initiatives!
Read MoreFall Preview: Don't Miss These Great Books, Movies and Events
For the past few years, I've written an annual summer post about the books I'm reading. This summer however, nearly all of my free time was spent working on the final edits for my upcoming book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman, that is finally (!) off to the printing press. So here’s quick blog post highlighting some of the books (and movies, podcasts and gatherings) that I'm excited about reading, watching and visiting this fall.
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Suffragists march in October 1917, displaying placards containing the signatures of over one million New York women demanding to vote.
Women's Equality Day: The Fight Goes On!
Today is Women’s Equality Day. It's the day commemorating the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Let’s celebrate some of the truly dangerous women (in a good way!) who fought for our right to vote, including many who were left out of the history books. Thanks to several new museum exhibitions, these unsung heroes are finally getting their due.
Read MoreDangerous Times Call for Dangerous Women
These are dangerous times, but in such times, there is an opportunity for women to step up to these challenges. In my new book, 'Becoming a Dangerous Woman,' along with my personal stories from the frontlines of media as a journalist, documentary producer, executive and as an engaged advocate for greater representation, access and opportunity for all women, I talk with 15 women from around the world who are already leading this work.
Read MoreJoin Connected Women Leaders in Signing Our Declaration on Climate Justice
This week marked the launch of the Connected Women Leaders Climate Declaration proving that “almost impossible” problems like climate are possible to solve. We invite all women (and men) to rise and to lead on climate justice by reading and signing on to the Declaration. Join us and spread the word about the #WomenLeadClimate initiative.
Read More'The Time is Now to Invest in Equality'
This week, my friend Lindsey Taylor Wood, founder and CEO of The Helm, launches a new curated online shop featuring exclusively female-founded products, brands and designers. For The Helm, it represents the next phase in a comprehensive approach to investing in women.
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