We must look inward to find resilience, to persist and to thrive.

Nelson Mandela founded The Elders in 2007 to bring independent global leaders together to continue the work for peace, justice and human rights. Over the past year, The Elders have been exploring the "State of Hope" through a series of digital talks. I want to share some of The Elders Chair Mary Robinson’s speech with you because I found it inspiring and a helpful reminder that we must look inward to be the force for hope and change.

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Women Leaders Who Are Redefining What Power Looks Like

This week, I’m sharing some of the inspiring stories of women around the world who are stepping up to challenge inequality at its roots by putting themselves forward as leaders in government. In many ways, these women are redefining what power can look like and I, like so many others, am excited about the differences they can and will make as leaders.

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Hope In Action: The Dream of Educating Afghan Girls Lives On

This week, I want to share two success stories because I think we all could use a little good news. You may remember a few weeks ago I shared with you some details about the current dire situation for Afghani women and girls under Taliban rule. Hope is alive in the hearts of Dr. Sakena Yaccobi and Shabana Basij-Rasikh, two women activists who are working to educate girls, in spite of the enormous challenges that both face.

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Burnout Is a National Crisis. Let's Do Something About it.

Remember when one of the buzzwords at the start of the Covid pandemic was ‘reset’? I used it a lot as I tried to frame the dramatic changes we were all experiencing in the ways we lived and worked, especially during lockdowns and travel bans. Sadly, for way too many of our friends, families and colleagues, this time of isolation has been far from a positive reset. In fact, we are seeing evidence every day that mental and emotional struggles have increased, and families and businesses have had to respond.

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New Podcast Interview: 'Showing Up for Women Everywhere'

In this episode of the Ending Domestic Abuse podcast, I talk with Dr. Ludy Green and share my story as a producer, CEO, abuse survivor, and advocate for women's rights and gender equality. We discuss how some of the lessons I learned and shared in my book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman, can help all women not only achieve our own goals, but also serve as role models and pillars of support for other women in our communities and across the world.

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Unite for Joy!

In these deeply troubled times, now, more than ever, we are all in need of an antidote to despair. The lived experiences of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama serve as an amazing example of the power of JOY in the face of adversity, and the JOY of their friendship is a sustaining force for all of us.

Please consider joining me and more than 300 million others around the world on Thursday, June 2nd, for a unique event that will lift your spirits and restore you faith in the healing power of JOY.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Office of Archbishop Desmond Tutu invite you to participate in a unique global experience — joining 300 million people in a worldwide screening of the documentary film Mission: JOY - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times.

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'Prayers are not enough. Silence is unacceptable. Taking action is necessary.'

I call on the global community of women, and especially now American women—mothers, wives, sisters, colleagues—to lead whatever actions are necessary to put reasonable, compassionate leaders into the positions where the decisions about gun safety are made. This means campaigning against the political leaders who kowtow to the companies and vocal minority, and putting forward reasonable, compassionate leaders in their place. Prayers will not make this happen.

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'Please do not forget us" - the women of Afghanistan

Dr. Sakena Yacoobi is one of Afghanistan’s most honored and deeply committed women leaders. She founded and leads the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), an organization that provides education, health, social and economic programming to Afghan women. In August, when the Taliban retook power in her country, she made an urgent plea to me and all other women around the world: "Please do not forget us."

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Listen to My Conversation with Tracy Holland on the 'Potential to Powerhouse' Podcast

I had the pleasure of talking this past week with Tracy Holland on her podcast “Potential to Powerhouse.” The mission of the PtoP podcast is to spur the next generation of female entrepreneurs and women trailblazers. We talked about my upbringing, my career and some of the pressures I faced as a woman in media. I hope you’ll listen!

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