Raven Blair Glover a.k.a. Raven, The Talk Show Maven, known by many as the " Queen of Interview Conversion" is my guest today! I was touched by how honest and personal Raven is when she shares her story and insights, and she certainly doesn’t hold back on what motivates her and how she wants others …
A Powerful Testament – the Personal IS Political. I am still thinking about all of the rich insights that Peggy Antrobus shared… a glimpse into a remarkable lifetime of principled, feminist and transformative leadership and activism awaits you in this inspiring conversation! …and deeply moving reflections on how tremendously difficult personal experiences have …
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! Mama Zodwa Ndlovu is a force of nature. Hear her story of breathtaking grief and titanic strength and determination. She has triumphed over adversity, and become a leader in her community, and one of the organizers of the growing South African Grandmothers Movement. Grandmothers who lost some or all …
Grandmothers on the Move – an episode not to be missed! Pennie Opal Plant, one of the co-founders of Idle No More SF Bay, tells us the story of how she started the Society of Fearless Grandmothers, joined by the 1000 Grandmothers Bay Area, who put themselves on the frontlines – holding off police for …
In this episode of Grandmothers on the Move, let me introduce you to a master storyteller – Carole Adriaans – who passionately shares stories of her remarkable history, how she came to stage powerful events with great meaning and purpose… a trip back to her homeland of South Africa with her 6 grandchildren, and a …
Grandmothers on the Move – This is a departure for me, speaking to a Grandmother who forged her own path in the private sector, and has thought deeply about the legacy of women entrepreneurs, and empowering young women to make the changes they want to see. And she believes the winds of change are blowing! …
Grandmothers on the Move – In this episode I speak to two women who really challenge the notion of 'grandmother' in completely different ways! Dorrie Jacobson, "mature fashionista" of the Senior Style Bible and I talk about her objection to the label 'grandmother', and my determination to reclaim it! Ieda Jonasdottir Herman is an adventurer …
Grandmothers on the Move – In this episode I speak with Gladys Acosta Vargas – A Lifetime Devoted to Equality. Gladys is an Expert sitting on the CEDAW Committee – the United Nations Committee that oversees the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. It's a mouthful, but …
Grandmothers Rocking Solidarity Not Charity Part 2 – the next installment on the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign – this time with Grandmothers who have started groups more recently in the United States, Australia and Canada! This episode has a special introduction, with the African Grandmothers' Call to Action from the Peoples' Tribunal on African Grandmothers' …
Welcome to Grandmothers on the Move! Today, you will hear some of the valuable insights and reflections of Paola Gianturco, author-photographer extraordinaire, who brought us the book Grandmother Power! Paola interviewed Grandmothers around the world working to improve the human condition, and has documented women's issues in 62 countries. Paola has been on Oprah Winfrey, …