Shabana Basij-Rasikh is the cofounder and president of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA), the country's first and only girls' boarding school. She’s presented twice at TEDWomen—in 2012 when she had so much hope for the girls of Afghanistan, and in 2021, to talk about her school’s harrowing evacuation after Kabul fell to the Taliban. I want to share with you an update on Shabana's vital work. She and her staff and students made it out of Kabul, but so many women and girls remain in Afghanistan, denied an education and all the opportunities that come with it.
Read MoreRemembering Barbara Walters, A Legend, An Inspiration and A Friend
The passing of Barbara Walters is such a loss. We both faced challenges in our careers as women in media. Along the way, we also learned the importance of showing up for other women.
Read MorePower Is in Our Hands. Women Can Determine This Election.
I’m counting on women and young people to show up here in Georgia and everywhere to vote in numbers that will make history and make it clear that reproductive rights must be restored everywhere and that actions must be taken to protect and preserve the planet and implement solutions for a more equitable share of the earth's resources.
Read MoreProfiles in Courage: The Women of the January 6th Committee Hearings
As we wait for more hearings to convene in September, I hope you'll also give some thought to the incredible service the women witnesses have shown our country over the past six weeks. They showed us what strong, brave leadership looks like.
Read MoreHope 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.
Read MoreNew 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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Getting arrested at #FireDrillFridays with my granddaughter on Dec. 20, 2019 inside the Hart Senate Office Building.
Righteous Anger Can Be the Jet Fuel for Activism
As difficult as it is not to let fear, disappointment, and despair overcome you, we can’t sit on the sidelines. To be dangerous means to be willing to speak up, to stand up, and to get angry when events call for it. And taking action is a form of hope.
Read MoreWebinar: 'Become a Dangerous Woman' with Pat Mitchell & Crystal Andrus Morissette
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.
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