Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the founder of the S.W.A.T. Institute, Crystal Andrus Morissette, for an interview. We talked about a topic that is very dear to my heart — Becoming a Dangerous Woman.
Read More'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.
Read More'What If Our Best Times Are Ahead of Us?'
Even asking such a question in these troubling times may seem preposterous, but we must to imagine the future we want to see. This week, I'm writing about Indigenous voices and climate justice.
Read MoreUrgent Action Needed this week for the ERA
The century long fight for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is on the precipice of full success, but your voice is needed.
Read MoreConnecting Women Leaders to Build Bridges For Change
There has never been a greater need for a commitment to serve others, to use our power and privilege as leaders to connect, collaborate, and lead for change. Are we doing enough to confront the global challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable?
Read MoreCelebrating the Joy of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation
I started off this year in this blog reflecting on the importance of spreading joy during these dark times. That's why this week, I want to share some thoughts and amplify the joy that so many of us are feeling about our new Supreme Court Justice.
Read More'Our resistance, like our future victory… has a particularly feminine face'
Shortly after Russia began its attack on Ukraine, First Lady Olena Zalenska sent out an urgent appeal to other first ladies of the world asking them to support the women and children refugees who were fleeing her country. They heeded her call.
Read MoreGeorgia Groundbreakers: An interview with UGA Alumna Pat Mitchell
I am so very honored to be featured in the University of Georgia’s alumni magazine as part of their Georgia Groundbreakers series. Thank you for the opportunity to share my story with UGA students and alumni! You can read the profile at the UGA Today website.
Read MoreFinding Joy in the Ibu Movement and Women's Stories in Textiles
In 2015, Susan Hull Walker founded the Ibu Movement which works with women artisans around the world to preserve and uplift the cultural arts, the heritage skills and the community stories that are carried in their crafts.
Read MoreRise For The Bodies Of All Women, Girls And The Earth
The theme of this year's One Billion Rising campaign, which begins today, is is Rise for Women’s Bodies and the Earth. This visionary global movement created by V (formerly Eve Ensler) of V-Day, is survivor-led and survivor-focused, and demonstrates the power of art and activism to change culture and systems.
Read MorePast Due — Connecting the Dots from Past to Present to Repair the Harm
Past Due is important new book written by Angie Allen and Courtney Carmichael that is a useful, resource-filled manual for white Americans who want to learn more and pursue their own 're-redistribution' of white privilege."
Read More7 Ways to Be Dangerous in a Dangerous World
Earlier this year, I accepted the opportunity to host the FINTECH.TV series, Dangerous Women, Leading Onward. There are more than 50 interviews on the FINTECH.TV platform and airing on CNBC Africa, CNBC Arabia, Times India and Bloomberg Europe—conversations with a wide diversity of women whose journeys to becoming dangerous are a learning journey for me …and hopefully for viewers wherever they live. Here are seven takeaways from just a few of the inspiring conversations, and I’ll share more in the New Year.
Mary Robinson: Dangerous Women, Leading Onward Interview
This week, I am joined by the former president of Ireland and chair of The Elders, Mary Robinson, to discuss climate justice, COP 26 and the three actions we all must take to combat climate change.
Read MoreWomen in the Workplace with Indra Nooyi
Today’s Dangerous Women: Leading Onward episode features one of the world’s most admired and accomplished women leaders. Indra Nooyi is the former CEO of PepsiCo and the author of a new memoir, My Life In Full. Her journey from a close knit Indian family to the top job at one of America’s iconic companies is a compelling, powerful story of courage, hard work and lessons learned.
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Let's Celebrate International Day of the Girl
On Friday this week, I will be participating in the United Nations Foundation's International Day of the Girl social media takeover campaign. I want to introduce you to Maya G. She is a 14-year-old fearless girl from South Africa whom I admire.
Read MorePhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on Gender Equality
On today’s episode of Dangerous Women, I had the pleasure of speaking with former executive director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka.
Read MoreInside Scientology with Michelle LeClair
Michelle LeClair wrote her book, Perfectly Clear, about her life as a scientologist and the decisions and choices that lead her to leave the cult and build a different life. Together, we discussed the culture of cults, the psychology behind recruitment, and her life inside the cult.
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Connecting
Developing strong and lasting relationships is more difficult than ever in this digital world. Susan McPherson, my guest this week and author of ‘The Lost Art of Connecting,’ is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies - a boutique agency focused on the intersection of communications and social impact.
Read MoreWomen Moving Millions Commits $100 Million to Accelerate Gender Equity
This week on Dangerous Women, Leading Onward, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mona Sinha, board chair for Women Moving Millions. Together, we discussed the $100 million commitment WMM made at the Generation Equality forum.
Read MoreNdidi Nwuneli on Disrupting Food Systems
I spoke with Ndidi on this episode of Dangerous Women: Leading Onward and listened as she shared her lens from agriculture all the way to distribution.
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