So thrilled to have my review of TIME magazine reporter Molly Ball's new biography of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the spring issue of Ms. Magazine.
Read MoreCelebrate and Support the Solar Mamas This Mother's Day
In this post, with Mother’s Day just a week away, I’m celebrating the role that Solar Mamas, trained by Barefoot College, have in their communities — more important than ever right now. In the next 2 weeks, we will donate all sales in the BADW Shop to the Barefoot College.
Read MoreWatch EarthxWomen Climate Justice Panel
How are women and girls leading towards the global RESET of policies, politics, global agreements and human behavior that can emerge from this time of contagion and confusion? Watch women leaders from around the globe, girls and women leading from the frontlines of the climate crisis, talking about climate change and climate justice in the time of COVID-19.
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Rise Up for the Great Reset
Can there be any doubt that a reset of very nearly everything will emerge from this time of contagion and confusion? Reflecting on the balance between risks and opportunity as we go about our personal and collective resets, I believe more strongly than ever that we need women leaders to be leading this work.
Read MoreClimate Justice in the Time of COVID-19: 5 Lessons From Women and Girls Leading the Fight
COVID-19 is a health, economic and social crisis, but it also holds out an opportunity for the world to move forward into a more equitable and green recovery. Women climate leaders sounded notes of hope, solidarity, and urgency during a webinar convened by the Skoll World Forum in partnership with Connected Women Leaders and The Rockefeller Foundation.
Read MoreRoar Africa Webinar: COVID-19 and the Illegal Wildlife Trade
Roar Africa's Deborah Calmeyer, WildAid's Peter Knights and Dr. Ian McCallum discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and its connection to the illegal wildlife trade. Join these thought leaders and experts as we try to understand what led us to where we are today and what changes could be made in legislation and conservation regarding wet markets, animal safety and public health.
Read MoreDaily Mail: 'Why women over 60 cope so well in a crisis and will emerge STRONGER than ever'
A surprise (and fun) photo shoot during the "Women of the World" forum in London earlier this month — seems a lifetime ago now — ends up as a big feature in a UK newspaper. Now that is dangerous!
Read MoreCNN: 'How history can bring us hope right now'
I am so honored to be included in this collection of stories pulled together by Marianne Schnall. I'm joined by Madeleine Albright, Kamala Harris, Dr. Jane Goodall, Ai-Jen Poo, Alicia Garza, Kimberle Crenshaw and many others, in reflecting on the women who have inspired us and given us the hope and the fortitude to keep going when times are tough.
Read MoreCelebrate 'Women's Future Month' with This Ted Playlist
March is Women’s History Month. Over the weekend, I was reading about author N.K. Jemison’s brilliantly titled collection of short stories, How Long ’til Black Future Month? and was inspired to create this ‘Women’s Future Month’ playlist of TED Talks featuring bold ideas for creating a future I would like to see, particularly for women.
Read MoreA Conversation About 'Becoming a Dangerous Woman' in Church
Who would have believed I’d been having conversation about becoming dangerous in a church?
Rev. Ed Bacon is not only someone I’ve known and admired for a long time, but he is also one of the most thoughtful, inclusive, inspiring people I know. To be interviewed by him was a gift.
Read MoreOne Billion Rising to Stop Sexual Violence
Globally, more than one in three women is a victim of sexual violence at some point in their lives. That's one billion women and girls. One billion. Every February, women and men rise up to create a new kind of consciousness about this violence, to dance, march, sing, and otherwise voice their resolve that this violence will no longer be tolerated and must be resisted until it is unthinkable.
Read MoreReflections on Sundance 2020: Imagining the Future
“Imagining the Future” was the theme of SFF2020 and this year’s festival reflected the strategic focus on making all of Sundance Institute’s programs — from labs for screenwriters, directors and producers to the festival — more inclusive.
Read MoreInterview with Glenn Close at Sundance Film Festival
Earlier this week, I talked with Glenn Close about her career, the choices she’s made in the roles she’s played and the activism that she has undertaken throughout her life. Watch some of our interview here.
Read More5 Concrete Ways to Be More Dangerous in 2020
Many of you who have watched and shared my TED Talk have asked for some concrete ways to become more dangerous, more engaged, and more effective in 2020, the beginning of a new and critical decade for big changes. Here are five recommendations and advice about how to give a TED Talk of your own!
Read MoreTED Talk: 'Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous Women"
As many of you know, I was privileged to present a TED Talk at TEDWomen and I’m so thrilled to announce that my talk is premiering at TED.com today. I hope you'll watch and share and send me your thoughts!
Read MoreThe Biggest Danger Women Pose to the Status Quo
I had the privilege of speaking on the Women Amplified podcast this week. Inspiration meets practical advice in this podcast from the nation’s largest network of conferences for women in the workplace. For over 20 years, we’ve delivered insights from extraordinary women, such as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Indra Nooyi, Elizabeth Gilbert, Serena Williams, and Brené Brown. Now, Women Amplified offers you a taste of the Conference each month to enjoy from the comfort of your own phone! Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, you can expect true stories and real-world advice from the most brilliant and successful women out there. We cover topics around leadership, career advancement, self-care, transitions and other relevant issues that women face. This is your go-to listening experience to help you navigate life in your career and at home and bring your best “you” to all that you do!
In this podcast, we spoke about finding a mentor, sponsoring, and to lifting one other up. We discussed the power of women connecting with other women. Listen below for the full podcast!
Reflections: My Year of Living Dangerously!
What a year! 2019 was an incredible year — declaring myself a dangerous woman, publishing a memoir and traveling coast to coast inspiring others to become more dangerous too, to meet the challenges of dangerous times, as well as many convenings, including the Connected Women Leaders Initiative, TEDWomen and Fire Drill Fridays.
Read MoreDemocracy Now! Interview with Amy Goodman
I spoke with Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman about my book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman, Fire Drill Fridays and why I believe dangerous times call for dangerous women.
Read MoreCNN: 'Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous Women'
I loved talking with CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour about why I believe dangerous times call for dangerous women. "I think declaring myself a dangerous woman … still feels a bit dangerous," I told her. "But it also feels right."
Read MoreThe Thom Hartmann Program: Why Do Dangerous Times Call For Dangerous Women?
I visited Thom Hartmann’s show to talk about my book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman recently. We discussed some of the ways in which the world is dangerous right now — especially for women and girls — and I told him why I believe that older women (and men) have the potential to become the most dangerous force for good in the world. Watch it here!
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