Marianne Schnall

Meet Marianne

Marianne is a widely published journalist and interviewer whose writings and interviews have been featured in a variety of media outlets. She is the author of four books—including What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?, recommended by Beyoncé—the founder of the online platform Feminist.com, and the founder of What Will It Take Movements. Marianne is also the host of the podcast ShiftMakers, which highlights exclusive insights of luminaries, celebrities, and thought leaders as they share wisdom on how to be an authentic changemaker today. Through her writings, interviews, and websites, Marianne strives to raise awareness and inspire activism around important issues and causes.

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Press Coverage

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CNN

Huffington Post

Refinery 29

Marie Claire

Thrive Global

Women's Media Center

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Podcast

Journalist, author, and activist Marianne Schnall has been in conversation with some of the most iconic inﬂuencers in our culture today. The ShiftMakers Podcast brings us on an epic journey that highlights the exclusive insights of various celebrities, luminaries, and movement makers as they share wisdom on how to be an authentic changemaker today. Ultimately, we uncover what it will take to make a positive difference in the world.

Our special fourth season, “What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? 2024,” features host Marianne Schnall’s new conversations with thought leaders on key issues connected to the 2024 election, as well as timely archival content from her high profile interviews from her book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? This season explores themes around the challenges and opportunities Kamala Harris will face and what we can all do to help achieve the historic milestone of electing a woman president and paving the way for more women and diversity in leadership.