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Month: April 2011

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Many people know Sir Patrick Stewart for his iconic roles in Star Trek and X-Men, but he leaves another important legacy: his passionate commitment to human rights and ending violence against women.

I had the privilege of interviewing Patrick twice over the years, first for InStyle about his work with Amnesty International to engage young people, and later about his efforts to end violence against women. I was deeply moved by his compassion and dedication to using his voice and platform to make a difference.

In this piece for @ForbesWomen, I revisit our 2013 conversation about the childhood experiences that inspired his advocacy, the importance of engaging men and boys, and why he believed this was not just a women`s issue, but, as he put it, “humanity`s issue.”
His words feel especially timely today. Link in bio.

#PatrickStewart

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Many people know Sir Patrick Stewart for his iconic roles in Star Trek and X-Men, but he leaves another important legacy: his passionate commitment to human rights and ending violence against women.

I had the privilege of interviewing Patrick twice over the years, first for InStyle about his work with Amnesty International to engage young people, and later about his efforts to end violence against women. I was deeply moved by his compassion and dedication to using his voice and platform to make a difference.

In this piece for @ForbesWomen, I revisit our 2013 conversation about the childhood experiences that inspired his advocacy, the importance of engaging men and boys, and why he believed this was not just a women's issue, but, as he put it, “humanity's issue.”
His words feel especially timely today. Link in bio.

#PatrickStewart

Remembering the remarkable Dolores Huerta. ❤️ I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Dolores several times over the years and to learn from her wisdom, courage, determination, and lifelong commitment to justice and equality.

In my new @ForbesWomen piece, I reflect on Dolores`s extraordinary legacy, drawing on our conversations about women`s leadership, the power of organizing, and what it takes to create lasting change. I also explore the challenges she faced as a woman leader and the lessons her life offers about power, recognition, and the importance of collective action. Link in bio.

One of the things Dolores always emphasized was that progress doesn`t happen on its own. As she told me, “I do have faith in the goodwill of the people in our country and that ultimately justice will prevail, but it`s going to take a lot of organizing, education and hard work to make it happen.”

Rest in power, Dolores. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. *Sí, se puede!* 

#doloreshuerta @doloreshuerta @doloreshuertafd

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Remembering the remarkable Dolores Huerta. ❤️ I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Dolores several times over the years and to learn from her wisdom, courage, determination, and lifelong commitment to justice and equality.

In my new @ForbesWomen piece, I reflect on Dolores's extraordinary legacy, drawing on our conversations about women's leadership, the power of organizing, and what it takes to create lasting change. I also explore the challenges she faced as a woman leader and the lessons her life offers about power, recognition, and the importance of collective action. Link in bio.

One of the things Dolores always emphasized was that progress doesn't happen on its own. As she told me, “I do have faith in the goodwill of the people in our country and that ultimately justice will prevail, but it's going to take a lot of organizing, education and hard work to make it happen.”

Rest in power, Dolores. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. *Sí, se puede!* 

#doloreshuerta @doloreshuerta @doloreshuertafd

I’m so grateful to all the brilliant voices who contributed to my @ForbesWomen piece, sharing personal reflections on Gloria Steinem’s extraordinary legacy and the passages, lessons, and themes from her final memoir, An Unexpected Life, that resonate most deeply with them today. The book has become a New York Times bestseller – a poignant testament to the enduring power of Gloria’s words and ideas.

I’m deeply sad that I never had the chance to interview Gloria about the book as we had planned. But I know she would have loved these beautiful tributes and the ways they bring her wisdom to life, reminding us of all we can learn from her and the importance of carrying her work forward.

I hope you’ll read these reflections and find inspiration in them, too. Link in bio. 💜

Featuring insights from: @ratm1969 (Jimmie Briggs), @KimberleCrenshaw, #AnitaHill, @CarolJenkinsmedia,@PatMitchellmedia, @Jessica.Neuwirth.9, @KyPolanco, @TonyPorteractm, @DanielleRobay, @MarloThomas and @JamiaaWilson
#GloriaSteinem #AnUnexpectedLife @penguinrandomhouse @gloriasteinem @gloriasfoundation

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I’m so grateful to all the brilliant voices who contributed to my @ForbesWomen piece, sharing personal reflections on Gloria Steinem’s extraordinary legacy and the passages, lessons, and themes from her final memoir, An Unexpected Life, that resonate most deeply with them today. The book has become a New York Times bestseller – a poignant testament to the enduring power of Gloria’s words and ideas.

I’m deeply sad that I never had the chance to interview Gloria about the book as we had planned. But I know she would have loved these beautiful tributes and the ways they bring her wisdom to life, reminding us of all we can learn from her and the importance of carrying her work forward.

I hope you’ll read these reflections and find inspiration in them, too. Link in bio. 💜

Featuring insights from: @ratm1969 (Jimmie Briggs), @KimberleCrenshaw, #AnitaHill, @CarolJenkinsmedia,@PatMitchellmedia, @Jessica.Neuwirth.9, @KyPolanco, @TonyPorteractm, @DanielleRobay, @MarloThomas and @JamiaaWilson
#GloriaSteinem #AnUnexpectedLife @penguinrandomhouse @gloriasteinem @gloriasfoundation

Happy news to share! Please join me in congratulating Jazmin and Sam on their engagement! Over the past six years we`ve come to really love Sam - they are clearly meant for each other and we couldn’t be happier for them and to welcome Sam as a treasured part of our family!
❤️

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Happy news to share! Please join me in congratulating Jazmin and Sam on their engagement! Over the past six years we've come to really love Sam - they are clearly meant for each other and we couldn’t be happier for them and to welcome Sam as a treasured part of our family! 
❤️

Happy Dolly Parton Day! 🌟 To celebrate Dolly, and as a nod to her iconic hit song and movie 9 to 5, 9/25 has been declared Dolly Parton Day. So I thought it would be fitting to share this clip from my upcoming ShiftMakers podcast tribute episode, featuring a moment from my interview with Dolly in which she talks about 9 to 5 and how proud she was to be part of such a groundbreaking film - starring alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Beyond her extraordinary contributions to music, film, and culture at large, Dolly was a longtime philanthropist. Her Dollywood Foundation has created Give Like Dolly Day, a new annual tradition on 9/25 to honor Dolly’s generous heart and her lifelong commitment to children. They invite communities all over the world to give back to children today by supporting their local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Visit ImaginationLibrary.com to learn more.

And stay tuned for the full ShiftMakers video podcast episode coming next week, featuring more of Dolly reflecting on her life and career and sharing her timeless wisdom.

@ImaginationLibrary #DollyParton #GiveLikeDolly @shiftmakerspodcast #DollyPartonDay

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Happy Dolly Parton Day! 🌟 To celebrate Dolly, and as a nod to her iconic hit song and movie 9 to 5, 9/25 has been declared Dolly Parton Day. So I thought it would be fitting to share this clip from my upcoming ShiftMakers podcast tribute episode, featuring a moment from my interview with Dolly in which she talks about 9 to 5 and how proud she was to be part of such a groundbreaking film - starring alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Beyond her extraordinary contributions to music, film, and culture at large, Dolly was a longtime philanthropist. Her Dollywood Foundation has created Give Like Dolly Day, a new annual tradition on 9/25 to honor Dolly’s generous heart and her lifelong commitment to children. They invite communities all over the world to give back to children today by supporting their local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Visit ImaginationLibrary.com to learn more.

And stay tuned for the full ShiftMakers video podcast episode coming next week, featuring more of Dolly reflecting on her life and career and sharing her timeless wisdom.

@ImaginationLibrary #DollyParton #GiveLikeDolly @shiftmakerspodcast #DollyPartonDay

As we continue to celebrate Gloria’s life, mourn this tremendous loss, and think about how we carry her work and legacy forward, this message from one of my interviews with Gloria about women coming together and supporting one another feels especially resonant.

Gloria’s last memoir in essays, An Unexpected Life, came out today. I’m so sad that I won’t have the chance to talk with her about it - we had an interview scheduled for October - but I’m deeply grateful for the many conversations and interviews we shared over the years, and for all the wisdom and insights she left us with.

I hope An Unexpected Life will offer a meaningful way for people to spend time with Gloria’s words and ideas, and to continue working toward the world she envisioned.

I’ll be sharing a special ShiftMakers podcast tribute episode soon, featuring more from my conversations with Gloria. ❤️

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As we continue to celebrate Gloria’s life, mourn this tremendous loss, and think about how we carry her work and legacy forward, this message from one of my interviews with Gloria about women coming together and supporting one another feels especially resonant.

Gloria’s last memoir in essays, An Unexpected Life, came out today. I’m so sad that I won’t have the chance to talk with her about it - we had an interview scheduled for October - but I’m deeply grateful for the many conversations and interviews we shared over the years, and for all the wisdom and insights she left us with.

I hope An Unexpected Life will offer a meaningful way for people to spend time with Gloria’s words and ideas, and to continue working toward the world she envisioned.

I’ll be sharing a special ShiftMakers podcast tribute episode soon, featuring more from my conversations with Gloria. ❤️

"Women deserve so much better” when it comes to healthcare, says Melinda French Gates in my latest @ForbesWomen interview (link in bio). We discuss new Gallup research commissioned by Melinda’s organization @pivotaldotcom that puts numbers behind the connection between women’s health and women’s power  - and what it will take to build a healthcare system that better serves women.

The findings show how profoundly women’s health and healthcare experiences can affect every part of their lives - including their careers, relationships, family life, civic participation and more.

A few findings that stood out to me:

* More than half of women report at least one negative experience with a healthcare provider in the past five years.
* More than 40% say their health has limited their careers, with an even greater impact reported among women of color.
* More than half report at least one health-related impact on their family life or relationships in the past five years.

Thank you to @MelindaFrenchGates for sharing your perspectives — and for your transformative investments and important work to advance women’s health.

#WomensHealth #WomensHealthResearch #Philanthropy

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"Women deserve so much better” when it comes to healthcare, says Melinda French Gates in my latest @ForbesWomen interview (link in bio). We discuss new Gallup research commissioned by Melinda’s organization @pivotaldotcom that puts numbers behind the connection between women’s health and women’s power  - and what it will take to build a healthcare system that better serves women.

The findings show how profoundly women’s health and healthcare experiences can affect every part of their lives - including their careers, relationships, family life, civic participation and more.

A few findings that stood out to me:

* More than half of women report at least one negative experience with a healthcare provider in the past five years.
* More than 40% say their health has limited their careers, with an even greater impact reported among women of color.
* More than half report at least one health-related impact on their family life or relationships in the past five years.

Thank you to @MelindaFrenchGates for sharing your perspectives — and for your transformative investments and important work to advance women’s health.

#WomensHealth #WomensHealthResearch #Philanthropy

Still glowing from such an amazing night celebrating Lotus and her “Shine On” collection during New York Fashion Week.

Shine On is such a beautiful expression of Lotus’s creativity and personal journey - a collection inspired by individuality, transformation, the phases of the moon, and the idea of embracing who you are and letting your own light shine. And she didn’t just design the clothing - she designed the jewelry for the collection as well!

So grateful to iconic designer Richie Rich for hosting the show and for the wonderful mentorship and encouragement he has given Lotus along the way, and to Tish and Snooky, founders of Manic Panic, for being part of such a special night and so generously contributing to our VIP gift bags. It also meant so much to share the evening with so many friends and family who came out to support her.

Congratulations, Lotus! So proud of you! ❤️✨

@designedbylotus @lotusrkay @reallyrichierich

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Still glowing from such an amazing night celebrating Lotus and her “Shine On” collection during New York Fashion Week. 

Shine On is such a beautiful expression of Lotus’s creativity and personal journey - a collection inspired by individuality, transformation, the phases of the moon, and the idea of embracing who you are and letting your own light shine. And she didn’t just design the clothing - she designed the jewelry for the collection as well!

So grateful to iconic designer Richie Rich for hosting the show and for the wonderful mentorship and encouragement he has given Lotus along the way, and to Tish and Snooky, founders of Manic Panic, for being part of such a special night and so generously contributing to our VIP gift bags. It also meant so much to share the evening with so many friends and family who came out to support her.

Congratulations, Lotus! So proud of you! ❤️✨

@designedbylotus @lotusrkay @reallyrichierich

I was devastated to hear the news of Robin Morgan’s passing. She was an extraordinary, fierce, warm human being, and a pioneering feminist, writer, poet, journalist and activist who helped shape the contemporary women’s movement. She was also a deeply important mentor to me, and I had the privilege of interviewing her numerous times over the years. 

In my tribute to Robin at @ms_magazine, I share some of her brilliant insights so that her voice, her wisdom and her calls to action can continue to inspire us in the work ahead. Link in bio.

#RobinMorgan

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I was devastated to hear the news of Robin Morgan’s passing. She was an extraordinary, fierce, warm human being, and a pioneering feminist, writer, poet, journalist and activist who helped shape the contemporary women’s movement. She was also a deeply important mentor to me, and I had the privilege of interviewing her numerous times over the years. 

In my tribute to Robin at @ms_magazine, I share some of her brilliant insights so that her voice, her wisdom and her calls to action can continue to inspire us in the work ahead. Link in bio.

#RobinMorgan
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