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Season 9 Ep. 20: Nikki Padilla Rivera- Co-Owner of She Shapes History

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Revolutionary Woman, Tes Silverman sits down with Nikki Padilla Rivera, co-founder of She Shapes History NYC, to explore women’s history, storytelling, and the hidden contributions of women in New York City. With a background in travel, tourism, and brand marketing, Nikki shares how her work is helping uncover overlooked female leaders and reshape how we understand history. This conversation highlights women’s impact, cultural storytelling, and the growing movement to recognize the voices and achievements of women who have long been left out. Nikki Padilla Rivera is co-owner of She Shapes History NYC which shares the hidden history of women who built NYC. By day she's a brand marketer and lives with her two small kids in Queens, NYC. Instagram is her social media of choice and she could eat Vietnamese food every day if given the option. To learn more about Nikki Padilla Rivera and She Shapes History: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkiblp/?hl=en Website: https://sheshapeshistory.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheshapeshistorynyc/?hl=en . . . . . This episode used the following music: Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 9 Ep 19: Charlotte Kemmeren- Educator and Researcher at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Revolutionary Women, host Tess Silverman speaks with Charlotte Kemmeren, a social work educator and researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences whose work focuses on community building, social justice education, and inclusive learning environments. Charlotte works closely with students to create spaces where diverse voices can be heard, difficult topics can be explored, and meaningful dialogue can take place. Growing up in the Netherlands, Charlotte became aware of inequality at a young age. That awareness later shaped her academic path in anthropology and urban geography and eventually led her to teaching and community-centered work in higher education. In this conversation, Charlotte reflects on the importance of creating spaces where students can speak openly about identity, justice, and social change. She also shares insights from her work with the SESI Community Center, a student-led initiative that amplifies underrepresented perspectives and encourages dialogue around intersectionality and social impact. Charlotte Kemmeren is a teacher in Social Work and a researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. She is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments in which students and teachers can share diverse perspectives and engage in critical reflection. While she recognizes that a fully just society may be unattainable, she believes that education and communities that amplify multiple voices can create hope and meaningful opportunities. In her teaching, Charlotte addresses themes such as urban inequality and solidarity. Previously, she spent five years as project manager of the SESI Community Center, an intersectional platform for student engagement where students took the lead in developing programs that claimed institutional space for underexposed topics. To learn more about Charlotte Kemmeren and SESI: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-kemmeren-6b7882106/ IG: @sesicommunitycenter Key Topics in This Episode • Community building and social justice education • Inclusive learning environments in higher education • Youth engagement and student leadership • Creating space for underrepresented voices • The role of educators in supporting diverse perspectives . . . . . This episode used the following music: Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 9 Ep 18: Starre Vartan- Author of The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us About the Power of the Female Body

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Revolutionary Women, Tess Silverman speaks with Starre Vartan about the science behind women’s strength, endurance, and long-term health. Drawing from research in exercise science, female physiology, and longevity studies, Starre explains how cultural assumptions have shaped what we believe about women’s bodies — and what the data actually shows. From bone density and strength training to the overlooked advantages of endurance and recovery, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on women’s health and physical capability. Starre Vartan is the author of The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us About the Power of the Female Body, and a science and environment journalist who regularly contributes to National Geographic, CNN, Scientific American, and The Washington Post. A former geologist, she still picks up rocks wherever she goes, and she's an avid wildswimmer, ecstatic dancer, weightlifter and trailrunner. A dual citizen of the US and Australia, she splits her time between the Pacific Northwest and the Illawarra coast of Australia south of Sydney. To learn more about Starre Vartan and her book, The Stronger Sex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starrevartan/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecurioushumana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starrevartan/

Season 9 Ep.17: Kyla Reynolds P’an- Head of Development for Pangea Trust, Elephant Sanctuary

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Revolutionary Women, I speak with Kyla Reynolds P’an, Head of Development for Pangea Trust, a UK–Portugal charity building Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Pangea Trust is creating a sanctuary for elephants currently living in captivity across Europe, offering a lifelong home designed for recovery, space, and social connection. We discuss what it takes to build an elephant sanctuary from the ground up, from fundraising and public awareness to infrastructure, international logistics, and preparing for the arrival of Kariba, the sanctuary’s first elephant, expected in 2026. Beyond wildlife conservation, this conversation explores career evolution, living between cultures, and how seasons of work, including raising a family, shape the paths we take later. Kyla shares what it looks like to step into a new chapter with clarity and purpose. If you’re interested in elephant conservation, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy in Europe, or stories of women creating change in their communities, this episode offers both depth and perspective. Kyla Reynolds P'an is Head of Development for Pangea Trust, a UK/Portugal based charity building Europe's largest and most comprehensive elephant sanctuary in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The sanctuary will serve as a compassionate solution for Europe's zoos and circuses seeking a life-long home for their elephants. Kyla holds a Master's in Journalism and is the mom of two teenagers. She has more than 20 years of front-line development experience under her belt, including the Smithsonian Institution, Boston University, Harvard Medical School and Mass Audubon. To Learn More about Kyla Reynolds P’an: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyla-p-an-59b1131/ To learn more about Pangea Trust: Home - Pangea Trust (2) Pangea Trust: Posts | LinkedIn (20+) Facebook (7) Instagram . . . . . Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 9 Ep. 16: Teagan Vaughn, Fundraising Officer at St. Paul’s Youth Forum- Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Community Action

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Teagan Vaughn is a Fundraising Officer at St. Paul’s Youth Forum in Glasgow, Scotland and a 2025 Time to Shine Leader with The Rank Foundation. Teagan specialises in fundraising strategy, social media management, and welfare consultancy. Her work focuses on alleviating poverty and strengthening community resilience through initiatives that promote wellbeing and healthy living. She …

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Season 9 Ep. 15: Mary Fusillo: Fertility Care, Infertility Leadership, and Ethics in Reproductive Medicine

Tes Silverman — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Mary Fusillo is a registered nurse and founder of Family Solutions International, with decades of experience in infertility care, egg donation, surrogacy, and third-party reproduction. Her work focuses on ethical fertility practices, patient advocacy, and helping families navigate complex reproductive decisions with clarity and care. Mary M. Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS is the founder and CEO of Family Solutions International. Mary was introduced to the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility while facing her own challenge of having children. As the Clinical Nursing Director of an Infertility clinic in Houston, she was instrumental in starting the Donor Egg program and recruiting their first donors. This program went from one donor in the Fall of 1999 to over 120 in 2004. Moving to the greater Washington, D.C. area, Mary becomes the Clinical Infertility Nursing Director at one of the oldest and most prestigious infertility clinics in the United States. With over 200 cycles of donor egg per year, managing donors and recipients while introducing new recruitment methods was a challenge. Recruited by one of the largest Pharmacy Benefit Management companies to run their Donor Egg pharmacy program, she traveled all over the country, consulting large and small clinics on issues that affect egg donation nationwide. She is a member of the Nurses Professional Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, a former National Board Member of RESOLVE, Inc., as well as a member of ASRM and ESHRE. Her volunteer work in the field of infertility led her to found “Donor Moms, a network of support for mothers via egg donation”. In 2007 Mary started The Donor Solution. On August 14, 2007, the website went live, and she started recruiting donors, and the company had its first match in October 2007. She started with only 19 donors but a short time later she had recruited 100’s of screened donors to meet a burgeoning need for alternatives to the small donor pools found in IVF clinics. After feeling like The Donor Solution was doing well, Mary launched 3 Sisters Surrogacy in 2012, because she saw a need for people who needed both donor eggs and surrogacy. In 2018,Mary put The Donor Solution and 3 Sisters Surrogacy under the Family Solutions International umbrella as a bridge to the domestic and international community. In 2020, she started The Fertility Consultants with the mission to assist intended parents in navigating the challenges of 3rd Party reproduction and finally merged all the companies together under the FSI umbrella. In the fall of 2019, Mary started a Ph.D. program in bioethics, over her 25+ years of infertility and 35 years in healthcare, she was constantly confronted with moral and ethical issues. Even now, a single embryo transfer is fraught with issues of people wanting twins. She decided to get her Ph.D. in bioethics because she wanted to understand the ethical aspects of this biological field deeper and felt there needed to be an ethicist who had a very deep background in infertility. To learn more about Mary Fusillo and Family Solutions International: Website: https://familysolutionsinternational.com/ @the_eggsplantion_pod @thedonorsolution @3sisterssurro @familysolutionsinternational @thefertilityconsultants . . . . . . Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 9 Ep. 14: Marilyn Cornelius- Behavior Change Specialist, Coach, Author & Founder of Alchemus Prime

Tes Silverman — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Marilyn Cornelius is a behavior change specialist, coach, facilitator, speaker, author, and teacher. She is the founder of Alchemus Prime, a multinational leadership and wellness company. She integrates behavioral sciences, design thinking, biomimicry and meditation to support empowerment, change management, trauma healing, leadership development, and climate change resilience for diverse leaders. Marilyn is the author of 48 popular books on topics such as self-love, positivity, trauma, leadership, healthy eating, and meditation. To learn more about Marilyn Cornelius:

Season 9 Ep. 13: Grace Robinson- Product Manager for IBM

Tes Silverman — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Grace Robinson is a Java Champion and Product Manager at IBM, having been at IBM since graduating from University with a Degree in Biology. Grace enjoys bringing a varied perspective to her projects and using her knowledge of biological systems to simplify complex software patterns. Previously, as a developer advocate for 8 years, Grace built POC’s, demos, sample applications and tutorials. Now, as Product Manager for the dev experience of IBM’s Java portfolio, she’s combining her experience and passion for development with her MBA and leadership skills to help drive the strategy and future direction of IBM’s Java tools. To learn more about Grace Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gljrobinson/

Season 9 Ep. 12: Jacqueline Ackerman- Director of Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Jacqueline Ackerman is Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. WPI believes that gender matters in philanthropy, and that solving the world’s complex problems requires perspective, leadership and generosity from women and men. Jacqueline’s work centers on moving the institute’s research into action, delivering insights to donors, fundraisers and sector leaders that grow women’s giving and deepen fundraisers’ engagements with female donors. Over the last decade, Jacqueline has led WPI’s research agenda, including serving as primary author on most of WPI’s research reports. Jacqueline joined the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in 2012 after earning a Master of Public Affairs from the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Bloomington. She was raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and resides in Bethesda, MD. To learn more about Jacqueline Ackerman and Women’s Philanthropy Institute: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineackerman https://www.instagram.com/womensphilanthropy https://www.facebook.com/womensphilanthropyinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/womensphilanthropy

Season 9 EP. 11: Michelle Petties- TEDx Speaker, Food Story Coach, Writer

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, Food Story coach, and author of the award-winning memoir Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict. She reveals how emotional wounds, cultural expectations, and personal history—not hunger—often shape how we manage food. After battling emotional overeating for decades and gaining and losing over 700 pounds, Michelle discovered that the key to lasting weight loss wasn’t another diet—it was rewriting the stories behind her eating. With a background in media sales and leadership at companies like Radio One, Disney/ABC, and NPR/PBS member stations, Michelle now uses storytelling as a tool for transformation. Through workshops, retreats, and her ebook Mind Over Meals, she helps others uncover their food truths, rewire their thinking, and create lasting change from the inside out. To learn more about Michelle Petties: TEDx Talk, A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery. Please comment, like, and share it with your network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4 Get your signed copy of Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict, https://Leavinglarge.com Subscribe to My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbMxXOSCNH--MCNru4WuLw Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iambrandnewnow Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/iambrandnewnow Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-petties/ Read my essays:https://vocal.media/humans/loving-your-self Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@iambrandnewnow?lang=en

Season 9 EP. 10: Aspen Noonan- CEO of Elevate Holistics

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Aspen Noonan is a young mom, entrepreneur and the CEO of Elevate Holistics - a rapidly growing telemedicine company making medical marijuana more accessible across the U.S. Starting from the ground up, Aspen began by taking patient calls and handling support, eventually growing the business into a multi-state operation and stepping into the role of CEO. With a background in health sciences and a passion for patient education, Aspen has helped thousands of people find natural relief through plant medicine. Her story is rooted in grit, heart, and a mission to modernize healthcare with compassion and accessibility for all. To learn more about Aspen Noonan and Elevate Holistics: X - @elevateholistic https://www.linkedin.com/in/aspen-noonan-242545110 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@elevateholistics9102/posts

Season 9 EP. 9: Christina Irene- Invisible Disability Speaker and Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Christina Irene is a disability and diversity speaker who works with corporations, not-for-profit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions all over the world. Her clients include Target, Redfin, Maersk, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Navy, National Credit Union Administration, FINRA, MITRE, the Brookings Institution, Johns Hopkins University, Technology University of Eindhoven, Penn State Health, Pueblo of Jemez, and many more. Using a lived-experience approach, she invented the Splat system of communication and published a series of books on it, including Talking Splat: Communicating About Hidden Disabilities, Splatvocate: Supporting People With Hidden Disabilities, and Spactivity Book: Self-Care and Carefree Distractions for Adults with Hidden Disabilities. Christina’s past careers include high school English and theater teacher and nationally-touring stand-up comedian. She lives with physical, cognitive, and mental health disabilities. To learn more about Christina Irene: Website: ChristinaIrene.com YouTube: @ChristinaIreneInspires (or use the url ChristinaIreneTube.com which redirects to my channel) Instagram: @TalkingSplat (all Splat-related content) and @InstaChristinaIrene TikTok: @TalkingSplat Facebook: @SplattiePage (Splat-related content) and @ChristinaIreneInspires

Season 9 EP. 8: Elizabeth Becker- Author and Journalist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Becker is an award-winning American author and journalist best known for her work in Cambodia and Vietnam. Her singular coverage of Cambodia under Pol Pot is the basis of the French feature film “Rendezvous Avec Pol Pot” (Meeting With Pol Pot in English) that opened in Cannes and has received multiple awards. She began reporting in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Since then she has covered international affairs for five decades including as a New York Times correspondent, the Senior Foreign Editor at National Public Radio and Washington Post correspondent. She was part of the Times’ team that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of 9/11. She won two DuPont Columbia awards for NPR coverage of the Rwanda genocide and South Africa’s first democratic election. She has reported from all continents, including posts in Phnom Penh and Paris. She is the author of five books including YOU DON’T BELONG HERE: How Three Women Rewrote the Story of War (2021) which tells the hidden story of women who covered the Vietnam War. A best seller, it has been praised as a masterwork. The book received Harvard’s Goldsmith Award, the Sperber book Prize and was named the military book of the year by Foreign Affairs. Her 2013 book “OVERBOOKED: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism,” also a best seller was an Amazon book of the year and was hailed by Arthur Former as "required reading" about the future of global tourism. In 2019 Conde Nast Traveler named Becker one of the people who has changed how the world travels because of her book and one of the most powerful women in the travel world for emphasizing a conservationist ethic in tourism. She is the author of the now classic “WHEN THE WAR WAS OVER: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge, “ originally published in 1986, won a Robert F. Kennedy award. The movies “Rendezvous Avec Pol Pot” and “Bophana” by acclaimed Cambodian director Rithy Panh were based on this book. In 2015 she testified as an expert witness at the international war crimes tribunal of the senior Khmer Rouge leaders. She was a fellow at Harvard's Shorenstein Center, holds a degree from the University of Washington and studied language at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthaan in Agra, India. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the board of the Oxfam America Advocacy Fund. To learn more about Elizabeth Becker: Website: https://elizabethbecker.com/ IG: ehb47 Author of: YOU DON’T BELONG HERE: How Three Women Rewrote the Story of War OVERBOOKED: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism WHEN THE WAR WAS OVER: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution

Season 9 EP. 7: Karen Wang Diggs- Entrepreneur and Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Karen describes herself as a ‘history hound.’ History has fascinated her since she was a child, and she has always been obsessed with uncovering the truth hidden between the pages of history books. Behind every date and every significant event in history, there is a catalog of untold stories, and she’s always been passionate about digging them up and understanding the people behind the events. Themes of social justice, gender equality, and race equality infuse every aspect of her work. As a woman, Karen is passionate about discovering and sharing the injustices faced by women throughout history. She wants to empower women and girls to change the future and strive for absolute parity between the sexes. Her work is dedicated to sharing lesser-told stories to show the world that strong women have always been, and always will be, crucial to the future of the world. Karen was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Hawaii. She was raised by a single mother whose strength and resilience fed into her passion for uncovering the stories of strong women throughout history. Karen loves reading and enjoys indulging in her book addiction. In addition to writing or having her nose in a book, Karen is also a professional chef and nutritionist and is continuing her education in Anthropology. To learn more about Karen Wang Diggs: IG @herstoryinhx FB https://www.facebook.com/herstoryinhistorynow TikTok: herstoryinhx5 Website and to order her book: https://www.herstoryinhistory.com/

Season 9 EP. 6: Janet Collard- Dancer, Choreographer, Performer

Tes Silverman — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Janet Collard is a dance performing artist, choreographer and movement director originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. As a professional contemporary dancer, Janet has performed for many companies and choreographers including AXIS Dance Company, Nancy Karp and Dancers, Gerald Casel Dance and Katie Faulkner’s little seismic dance company. As a choreographer, she has worked with Korsa Musical Theater Company, Shotgun Players, Berkeley Playhouse, Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Throckmorton Theater and others. In 2018, she premiered her dance theater solo show Performing Valeska based on the life of avant-garde actor and dancer Valeska Gert. In 2019 she toured this production to different festivals across the country and was artist in residence at the University of Rochester in New York. She recently completed an MA in Dance Philosophy and History at Roehampton University in London. While in the UK she presented her dissertation and performed a lecture on dance reconstruction and dance reenactment at the Theater, Dance and Performance Conference at the University of Leeds (remotely). She also participated in a living history performance at the Old Operating Theater in London. She currently lives in Northern California and continues to create choreography and teach movement for artists as well as Pilates and Gyrotonic. To learn more about Janet Collard: Website: www.janetcollard.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f4CYHMGTlI

Season 9 EP. 5: Simona Rinfreschi- Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Simona Rinfreschi is a children's picture book and fantasy author whose heart-led stories weave gentle magic with emotional truth. With a background as a librarian, early childhood educator, and ESL teacher, she draws on a rich tapestry of life experiences to create stories that help children and adults feel seen, safe, and unconditionally loved. Born in Italy and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Simona now lives in a sun-drenched town on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Her early years were shaped by adversity, and books became her refuge—a safe place that inspired her lifelong dream of becoming an author. After decades of living with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and mental health challenges, she began writing in earnest following a transformative move to Spain and significant changes to her lifestyle. Simona writes under the imprint Solthira Press, a name that reflects her passion for unity, love, and quiet enchantment. Her debut picture book, Good Pixie, Bad Pixie, is scheduled for publication in mid-2025 and was inspired by the birth of her first grandchild. She also has a bedtime story and a new adult fantasy trilogy currently in the editing phase. Her monthly newsletter, Letters from the Enchanted Hearth, invites readers into her creative world with reflections, behind-the-scenes musings, heart prompts, and moments of gentle connection. Through her work, Simona hopes to challenge harmful labels, encourage kindness, and nurture emotional healing in readers of all ages. Her guiding mantra is: “Be gentle with yourself and generous with your magic.” To learn more about Simona Rinfreschi: Website: simonarinfreschi.com Instagram: @simonarinfreschi

Season 9 EP. 4: Lola Akinmade Åkerström- Speaker, Photographer, Travel Storyteller, Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and travel entrepreneur. She has dispatched from over 80+ countries and her work has been featured in National Geographic, New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, and many more. She has collaborated with commercial brands such as Dove, Getty Images, Mercedes Benz, Intrepid Travel, Electrolux, ASUS, and National Geographic Channel, to name a few. As a storyteller, Lola was featured on Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel Power List. She was named one of the Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse, a 2022 Hasselblad Heroine and Bill Muster Travel Photographer of the Year. She was also honoured with a MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture and a Newsweek Future of Travel Storytelling Award. Her book, Due North, received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book, and she is also the author of international bestselling "LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well" available in over 15 foreign language editions. Her internationally-acclaimed novel, "In Every Mirror She's Black", was a Good Morning America (GMA) Buzz Pick, Apple Editors' Pick, Amazon Editors’ Pick, Independent UK "Best Thought-provoking Story", and was shortlisted for the Bad Form Review Book of the Year. Her novel, EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH, is an NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literature, Jennette McCurdy Book Club Pick, a Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Amazon Editors’ Pick, amongst others. Her latest novel, BITTER HONEY, was published in May 2025. As an entrepreneur, she runs Stockholm-based creative storytelling agency Geotraveler Media and online academy, Geotraveler Media Academy, which runs photography experiences around the world and is dedicated to visual storytelling and helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft. To learn more about Lola Akinmade Akerström: Links - Media Kit | Portfolio Director, Geotraveler Media Social - LinkedIn | Instagram

Season 9 EP. 3: Dr. Rebecca Whittington-Online Safety Editor for REACH, Plc

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Rebecca Whittington is the Online safety editor for Reach Plc, the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. She was appointed to the role, which was the first of its kind established in the UK, to protect journalists from online harassment and harm. Rebecca also writes about online threats, campaigns for the online safety of women in journalism, and sits on the advisory committee for Women in Journalism and the employers subcommittee of the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists. To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Whittington: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalucywhittington/

Season 9 EP. 2: Isabella Hughes – Co-Founder of Better Sour

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Isabella “Bella” Hughes is a repeat founder, mentor, and angel investor with experience spanning the arts, entrepreneurship, and emerging CPG. Born and raised in Honolulu, she splits her time between Austin and Hilo. Currently, she’s the chief revenue officer and co-founder of Better Sour, a globally inspired sour candy brand founded with her lifelong best friend. She also co-founded Hawaiʻi Contemporary and Shaka Tea, and most recently was honored by Inc. Magazine as one of 2025’s Female Founders 500. Social: www.bettersour.com @eatbettersour

Season 9 EP. 1: Marivir Montebon- Journalist/CEO of WICC

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Marivir R. Montebon is a New York-based journalist who runs her media company Awesome Media, Ltd. In 2012, she established the online magazine OSM! (awesome!) together with her daughter, Leani Alnica Auxilio. In 2022, she produced Conversations with MM, a digital talk show, on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook platforms. Marivir was president of the FilAm Press Club of NY in 2018 and 2019. She set up a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in 2018 called Women’s Immigration and Communications Cafe (WICCAFE). It has a project arm called Women & Media (WAM), a collaborative platform for women and communities to amplify their voices and actions. Marivir was a media fellow for Montclair University’s Cooperative Media Program for COVID-19 Reporting in 2020 and a member of the Theta Alpha Kappa honor society. She finished her Doctoral Studies, with distinction, in May 2024 at the HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership in New York City with a focus on Peace and Public Leadership. Her doctoral research is titled: Bridging the Political Divide of US Immigration Reporting through Transformative Journalism. She is currently a United Nations representative for the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWP), a global women’s organization with a Consultative Status with the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Marie Montebon - Instagram Marivir Montebon - Facebook Marivir Montebon - LinkedIn

Season 8 EP. 20: Aayusha Prasain-Chief Executive Officer of Community Homestay Network

Tes Silverman — Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Aayusha Prasain is a dynamic leader with over a decade of experience in strategic planning, community development, and responsible tourism. As the CEO of Community Homestay Network, she has been instrumental in scaling community tourism across Nepal and building/strengthening partnerships for sustainable impact. Her expertise spans leadership development, youth engagement, research on gender, and women’s economic empowerment. With a Master’s in International Development from Nagoya University, Japan, her work is deeply rooted in rural and regional development. Her thesis on women-led micro-enterprises highlights her commitment to creating equitable economic opportunities. Throughout her career, Aayusha has been recognized for her contributions to research and community development. Social Media Handles: Community Homestay Network (website): https://communityhomestay.com/ Community Homestay Network (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/communityhomestaynetwork?igsh=YWdia3U5MWhieDN2 Community Homestay Network (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/13353695/admin/dashboard/ LinkedIn (Mine): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aayusha-prasain/

Season 8 EP 19. : Luisa A. Igloria-Poet/Writer/Professor of Literature

Tes Silverman — Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

During her term as 20th Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Virginia (2020-22), Emerita, the Academy of American Poets awarded Luisa A. Igloria one of twenty-three Poet Laureate Fellowships in 2021, to support a program of public poetry projects. She is the recipient of the Immigrant Writing Series Prize from Black Lawrence Press for Caulbearer (2024), and was one of 2 Co-Winners of the 2019 Crab Orchard Poetry Prize for Maps for Migrants and Ghosts (Southern Illinois University Press, fall 2020). In April 2021, the Writers Union of the Philippines (UMPIL) conferred on her the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas lifetime achievement award in the English poetry category. In 2015, she was the inaugural winner of the Resurgence Prize (UK), the world's first major award for ecopoetry, selected by former UK Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion, Alice Oswald, and Jo Shapcott. Former US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey selected her chapbook What is Left of Wings, I Ask as the 2018 recipient of the Center for the Book Arts Letterpress Poetry Chapbook Prize. Other works include The Buddha Wonders if She is Having a Mid-Life Crisis (Phoenicia Publishing, Montreal, 2018), Ode to the Heart Smaller than a Pencil Eraser (2014 May Swenson Prize, Utah State University Press), and 10 other books. She is lead editor, along with co-editors Aileen Cassinetto and Jeremy S. Hoffman, of Dear Human at the Edge of Time: Poems on Climate Change in the United States (Paloma Press, September 2023). Her poems are widely published or appearing in national and international anthologies, and print and online literary journals including The Georgia Review, Orion, Shenandoah, Cincinnati Review, The Common, Indiana Review, Crab Orchard Review, Diode, Missouri Review, Rattle, Poetry East, Your Impossible Voice, Poetry, Shanghai Literary Review, Cha, and others. Luisa served as the inaugural Glasgow Visiting Writer in Residence at Washington and Lee University in 2018. Luisa also leads workshops at The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk (and serves on the Muse Board). She is a Louis I. Jaffe Professor and University Professor of English and Creative Writing, and a member of the core faculty of the MFA Creative Writing Program at Old Dominion University, which she directed from 2009-2015. Since 2010, she has been writing (at least) a poem a day. www.luisaigloria.com Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VAPoetLaureate2020 Instagram @poetslizard Bluesky @thepoetslizard.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/thepoetslizard

Season 8 EP 18. : Beth Santos-CEO of Wanderful, Author of Wander Woman, Entrepreneur, Community Builder

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:51:22 +0000

Beth Santos is an author, storyteller, and keynote speaker on a mission to better connect and support women travelers and share the stories of diverse women worldwide. With a background in international development, thoughtful community building, and social enterprise, Beth Santos is out to change the landscape of travel for women worldwide. In 2009, while cruising her blue motorcycle through the streets of São Tomé and Príncipe, Beth created the first iteration of Wanderful as a travel blog aimed to explore the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. Today, Wanderful has exploded to an international community and social network with the active participation of over 40,000 women and gender-diverse people of all ages and backgrounds. This is manifested through an active membership community, chapter events in over 50 global cities worldwide, and annual community events and trips. Beth is the author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo, published in March 2024. The book helps women to uncover the confidence they need to see the world for themselves, by themselves. In 2022, she launched the 85 Percent Podcast, which interviews accomplished women in travel and tourism and tells their stories of success — and their advice for a more inclusive travel industry. Beth is in the process of filming episodes of World Herstory, a travel docuseries highlighting food, culture, and history through the eyes of women around the world. In 2014, Beth created the WITS Travel Creator Summit, the leading event for women and gender diverse travel creators, entrepreneurs, and industry to use their voices to champion change in the travel industry, now hosted annually on two continents. In 2022, Wanderful launched Wanderfest, the first major outdoor travel festival by and for women, hailed by Fodor’s Travel as the new festival to add to your radar. Beth’s commitment to community building also reaches her local neighborhood of Jamaica Plain in Boston, where she and her husband are the owners of Ula Cafe, a social-justice-minded cafe, bakery, and lunchtime meeting spot. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, She was a finalist for Travel Unity’s Applied DEI Award and a finalist for Women in Travel CIC’s IWTTF award in the female leader-entrepreneur category in 2024. In 2023, Beth was recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Global Hospitality and Travel, alongside leaders like Airbnb’s Brian Cheskey, Skift’s Rafat Ali, and PBS’s Samantha Brown. She has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA from Wellesley College. When she’s not traveling the world, she’s relishing in home renovation projects and exploring her home city of Boston with her family. To learn more about Beth Santos: Website: https://bethsantos.com/ https://sheswanderful.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/maximumbeth/?hl=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheswanderful/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosbeth/

Season 8 EP 17. : Ida Tin-Mother of the term Femtech, Co-Founder of Clue & Founder of the think tank Femtech Assembly

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Ida Tin is the Danish visionary co-founder and former CEO of Clue, the most trusted menstrual cycle health app used by more than twelve million active users in over 190 countries. Ida created the term “femtech” in 2016 and is the founder of Femtech Assembly, a think tank to articulate the link between Femtech, economy and planetary health. Prior to starting Clue, Ida led motorcycle tours around the world for five years in the motorcycle touring company MotoMundo she co-founded with her dad. She guided tours in Mongolia, Cuba and Vietnam amongst other destinations. The travel adventures on her motorcycle led Ida to write her book, Directress, which was published in 2009. She is now working on a new book about Femtech and is an active voice in the Femtech space. To learn more about Ida Tin, Clue and Femtech Assembly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idatin/

Season 8 EP 16. : Erene Henninger-Owner of Project Seed Coffee

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Erene Henninger, an immigrant from the Philippines, moved to the United States in 2007. She met her husband Brantley in 2009 and welcomed their daughter Noëlle in 2016. Erene not only has a passion for coffee but more importantly, she has a passion for people. In 2019, they were looking for potential properties to purchase that could be split-use commercial and residential. They looked in places like Suffolk and Chesapeake, but never really found a perfect fit. Then 2020 hit and brought with it Covid-19. Opening a coffee shop was not a wise decision at the time, but she still wanted to pursue a coffee business, even if she had to start from home. During quarantine days in 2020, when everyone was working from home, she wished for someone to deliver coffee to her. That's when she realized she can deliver coffee to people! She experimented with cold brew coffee and eventually came up with 30+ flavors. Project Seed Coffee Cold Brew was being sold online for delivery and also at farmers' markets. What started as a cold brew delivery service has gone full scale to a brick and mortar shop in April 2024. Located in the heart of Kempsville, Virginia Beach, Project Seed Coffee offers Filipino inspired coffee and pastries while focusing on building a collaborative community. To learn more about Erene Henninger and Project Seed Coffee: IG, Facebook, Tiktok: @projectseedcoffee

Season 8 EP 15. : Cacie Robichaux-Scrum Master at TruStage

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:06:13 +0000

Cacie Robichaux was born in Louisiana and has been living in Wisconsin since 2009. Cacie received her bachelors, worked for a hot minute then started a family and decided to be a stay at home mom for several years. She decided to go back to school where she received her second degree: an associate of software development. Her second degree led her to a career as a Scrum Master. Cacie is a facilitator who leads a team using the Scrum framework for agile project management. Scrum masters help their teams implement Scrum principles and practices, and coach them on how to improve their workflows. To Cacie, building solid relationships and a sense of psychological safety in the work place is very important. She likes to be a multipurpose person and help out wherever needed. Cacie is a mother of three daughters and very active in their lives coaching sports and ubering them around to lots of activities. She doesn't have to ever worry about meeting her favorite athletes because she gets to raise her own. Cacie loves a good physical challenge. She completed RAGBRAI in 2024, which is a bike ride across Iowa. She also plans to run a half marathon in Wisconsin this spring. In addition, Cacie and her daughters are volunteering at Hope Heals Camp, a camp for individuals affected by disabilities and their families. They would like to raise funds in order for campers to attend for free. To learn more about Hope Heals Camp, go to hopeheals.com/camp or click on the link below: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hhc2025/account/1947341/ She’s an introvert, and gets her energy from reading a book in her basement. She loves Malcolm Gladwell, Brene Brown, Simon Sinek and Adam Grant. To find out more about Cacie Robichaux: LinkedIn: Cacie Robichaux

Season 8 EP 14. : Dr. Patricia Wright- Primatologist, Anthropologist, Conservationist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Patricia Wright is a scientist and distinguished professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University, NY. She has received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Award) and three medals of honor from the Malagasy government. In 2014 she was the first woman to win the Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation (equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Conservation). Dr. Wright is the Founder and Executive Director of Stony Brook University’s Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments, and is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre ValBio, a research and training center in Ranomafana, Madagascar. After discovering a new species(spee-sheez) of lemur in 1986, she helped establish its habitat as a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. She continues to lead research expedition to remote places in Madagascar which make valuable contributions to science. Dr. Wright has published over 200 scientific papers, authored four books and has given hundreds of lectures to museums, universities and societies throughout the US and Europe. Her research and accomplishments have been featured in the award-winning documentary IMAX/Warner Brothers film “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar” narrated by Morgan Freeman, and most recently the documentary, “Ivohiboro(eev-wee-bore) - the lost forest”, which premiered in France in the fall of 2024. To learn more about Dr. Patricia Wright: https://www.instagram.com/patcwright/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-wright-5a15889/ To learn more about Centre Val Bio: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/centre-valbio/ https://www.instagram.com/centrevalbio/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-ibXFhKs-UOpSlyKROj7A/videos https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-valbio/

Season 8 EP 13. : Erin Schnabel-Distinguished Red Hat Engineer; Chairperson of the Commonhaus Foundation

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Erin Schnabel (@ebullientworks) is a Distinguished Engineer at Red Hat and a Java Champion with over 25 years of experience as a developer, technical leader, architect, and advocate. Erin prefers being up to her elbows in code. She learns and teaches through practical (and occasionally ridiculous) application, focusing on automation and developer experience. As Chairperson of the Commonhaus Foundation, she is building tools to automate all the things, wielding Java and TypeScript with equal enthusiasm. To learn more about Erin Schnabel: Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@ebullient Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ebullient.dev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinschnabel/ Discord: ebullientworks

Season 8 EP 12. : Naomi Waring – Writer/Director

Tes Silverman — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:02:51 +0000

Naomi Waring started out writing for the theatre and was part of the young writer's program at the Royal Court, an invite-only group with Stacy Gregg and Alice Birch with her first play showing at London’s BAC. Her first film Little Ones, an autobiographical documentary was supported by Film London and the Kevin Spacey Foundation and went to various international festivals. She holds an MA degree from the London Film School and her graduation film won best short film and screened at top BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festivals. Her work is usually set in working-class communities and is influenced by social realism, with a particular interest in youth culture and the female perspective. In 2019 Naomi was selected for Bela Tarr’s directing workshop, where she developed and shot the film Ascend, The film got screened at Locarno Film Festival as part of the anthology Under the God. She was also selected for the Encounters Widening the Lens and Go Shorts writing program as well as mentoring by Raising Films in 2016 at The Edinburgh Film Festival. In 2020 Naomi was commissioned by BBC N.I and Screen N.I to shoot a short film, Ode, which was screened on BBC Arts, BBC Iplayer, and various international film festivals, such as Aesthetica, Dublin Film Festival, Uppsala, and Underwire. She is currently shadowing director, Alex Winkler on the HETV series Mary and George. Naomi is currently developing her debut feature film: which was shortlisted for the Torino Script Lab and LIM. Naomi is a visiting lecturer at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and GSA teaching screen Acting on the BA acting course. Other clients include Hatch Films, The Paper Birds, The Round House, The Lyric Hammersmith, and ISSA. Her Films have screened at BBC I Player, Dublin Film Festival, Cork International Film Festival, Galway Film Festival, Belfast Film Festival, Manchester International Film Festival, Underwire, Aesthetica, Locarno Film Festival, Kerry International Film Festival, Richard Harris International Film Festival, Shiny winner, Off Line Best International Short, Finalist European Cinematography Awards.

Season 8 EP 11. : Lisa Pulitzer – Author and Journalist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Lisa Pulitzer is an American author and journalist. Pulitzer is a former correspondent for The New York Times. She has written and/or collaborated on more than 55 non- fiction books, many of them topping The New York Times Best Seller list. In her capacity as collaborator, she has worked on the memoirs of many high-profile personalities, from prosecutors to judges to celebrities. Of particular note are her collaborations with people who have escaped fundamentalist religion, including Jenna Miscavige Hill the former Scientologist, Lauren Drain the ex-member of Westboro Baptist Church and Elissa Wall who wrote about her experiences after leaving the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Pulitzer left journalism in 1998 to concentrate on writing books. She also works as a writing mentor/book doctor. Pulitzer currently teaches at Long Island University’s Hutton House Lecture Series. She also runs private and semi-private writing classes in person and via Zoom. To learn more about Lisa Pulitzer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulitzerlisa/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pulitzerlisa

Season 8 EP 10. : Ayse Ozlem Oguzcan-Cranston – Chef and Owner of Masa Midtown

Tes Silverman — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:48:13 +0000

Chef Ayse Ozlem Oguzcan-Cranston, also known as Chef Oz was born in Eskisehir Turkiye, but was raised in Brooklyn, New York. Chef Oz found her love of cooking at an early age, watching her Mother make meals for her family while growing up in Brooklyn. It was this love of cooking that inspired her to enter culinary school at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. After finishing her education at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC, Ozlem decided to work at Abigail Kirsch Catering from 2007-2012. In 2014, Ozlem decided to open her own catering business and decided to cater in the tri-state area. When Ozlem and her husband moved to Kingston, NY, she got the opportunity to take over a brick and mortar restaurant and she opened Masa Midtown in March 2020 as a catering and events venue. When Covid hit, she pivoted her business to do takeout, but eventually opened to the public after the positive response from the community. Currently, Masa Midtown is open as a restaurant and catering business with Chef Oz at the helm. Chef Oz resides in Kingston with her husband, Bill Cranston, and her kitty. To learn more about Chef Oz and Masa Midtown: IG: masa-midtown

Season 8 EP 9. : Sara Hirsh Bordo – Filmmaker, Writer & Director and Founder/CEO of Women Rising

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:47:25 +0000

Named as an “Architect of Change” by Maria Shriver, Sara Hirsh Bordo is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Women Rising®, listed as "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine. Women Rising® began in 2013 with Sara directing and producing the first TEDxAustinWomen which became the year’s most live and on-demand viewed TEDxWomen event around the world. Sara’s film directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY premiered and won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and won awards at all eleven festivals played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, Amazon Prime, and iTunes. In 2017, Sara’s second film, PROTECT HER, was a first-of-its-kind project, aimed at protecting girls on campus by activating the power of the schools’ male athletes and was acquired by Amazon Prime. In 2018, Sara executive produced the animated short TIGHTLY WOUND, which played 25 film festivals worldwide, was acquired by Condé Nast and most recently executive produced the five-time award-winning documentary about deaf access to entertainment, SIGN THE SHOW, acquired by Apple+. She has directed and produced Prevention Magazine’s Health and Wellness Summit, The Women’s March of Texas, which became the largest gathering of women in Texas history, followed by the Official Women in Football Weekend at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, as well as executive produced March for Our Lives NYC, and directed The United State of Women Summit at the Shrine in Los Angeles, keynoted by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Currently executive producer of SXSW Community Award-winning ConnectHer International Film Festival and consulting director for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-sponsored, ConnectHer Pitch Fest, Sara has written and directed national short films and award-winning campaigns for clients like TOYOTA, ESPN, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Marvel, Farmhouse Fresh Goods, and University of Texas at Austin’s NIKE 360, as well as consulted on many Hollywood film marketing campaigns including Warner Bros.' Wonder Woman franchise and Sony/Marvel’s blockbuster Madame Web. In 2024, Sara and Women Rising released the findings of “Autoimmunity and the ‘Good‘ Girls,” the first sociological survey exploring the intersection of empowerment and autoimmunity in American women. The research has been featured by Psychology Today, is being used as curriculum for graduate school, and Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, stated, “We are fortunate that Sara has taken this exploration on to inform us all on these gender dynamics of empowerment and health.” Her first book “Autoimmunity and the ‘Good‘ Girls: How the Power to Put Yourself First Can Keep You Well,” sold at auction in a worldwide deal to HarperOne/Harper Collins in August 2024 for release in 2026. Sara and her work have been featured in the books I Am That Girl and The Feminine Revolution, is a member of the Producer’s Guild of America and a three-time Juror for Best Documentary. An invited delegate to TED Women, the United Nations Media Day, the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, and The Obama White House’s Champions of Change Summit, Sara has been nominated twice for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur, and is a member of the Global Wellness Institute Women in Leadership Committee. She has spoken about her creative work and activism at Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, the Air Force Academy, Women in Film, The Associated Press, and SXSW. Sara and Women Rising’s work have been featured in Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, Bustle, The Washington Post, Women.com, NPR, Fortune, Variety, Women and Hollywood, TCU Magazine, Tri Delta Magazine, Austin Woman Magazine, People, The New York Times, Women to Watch, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She previously held positions in media and entertainment, including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive, which was acquired by Live Media Group. Sara lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is Aunt Sissy to 11 nieces and nephews, and Fairy Godmother Sara to three godchildren. To learn more about Sara Hirsh Bordo, her films and Women Rising: Instagram: @sarahirshbordo Facebook and LinkedIn: Sara Hirsh Bordo

Season 8 EP 8. :Simone Bueno – Filmmaker, Content Creator, Founder of Mom Is Not For Sale

Tes Silverman — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:54:17 +0000

Born in Brazil and living in the US since 2003, Simone Bueno is a multi-talented filmmaker and web developer who brings over 25 years of experience to her passion for empowering stories. As a mother of two, she understands the unique challenges faced by moms and small business owners seeking to connect with their audience. Simone's journey in the film industry, spanning various roles from pre-production to color grading, led her to discover her passion for training others on on-camera presence and video creation. Through personalized sessions, she helps individuals overcome self-doubt and build confidence, enabling them to share their stories authentically and effectively. Simone's extensive background in web development, including the creation of online courses and user guides, further enhances her ability to tailor her teachings to beginners. To learn more about Simone Bueno:: https://simonemony.com https://linkedin.com/in/simonedbueno https://youtube.com/@IamSimoneMony https://instagram.com/iamsimonemony https://facebook.com/iamsimonemony

Season 8 EP 7. :Fatima Tuj-Johora – Visual Journalist & National Geographic Explorer

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:59:00 +0000

Fatima-Tuj-Johora is an independent visual journalist and a National Geographic Explorer based in Bangladesh. Her passion is to produce artistic visuals that include information about stories of daily life, children's and women's rights, and environmental rights. She conveys significant facts about the human experience in intimate and engaging storytelling. Her works concentrate on the effects, consequences, and adaptation of global climate change that relate to natural phenomena and human experiences. Despite having a degree in biological science, Fatima chose to pursue a career in photography because, to her, photography is all about empathy: it fosters closeness and understanding while addressing contemporary social issues like injustice, abuses of human rights, and our adverse relationship with the environment. She has worked as a contributing photographer at Reuters and ZUMA Press. Her images have been published in The Guardian, Liberation, The Courier, Avax News, Hindustan Times, and many others. Portfolio website: www.fatimatujjohora.com Instagram: @fatimatujjohora

Season 8 EP 6. :Yelba Zoe McCourt – Solo Performer, Actor, Writer, Psychiatric Nurse

Tes Silverman — Thu, 30 May 2024 03:59:00 +0000

Yelba Zoe McCourt was born in La Ceiba, Honduras and arrived in the US as a toddler. She grew up in New York City. She attributes her diverse upbringing with her ability to portray different characters and her facility with accents. She is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School and Barnard College, Columbia University in New York City. She studied acting and graduated from the American Repertory Theatre/Moscow Art Theatre Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University. Early on in her career she performed sketch comedy and improv in the West Village. Her television credits includes:Sesame Street, House of Buggin’, Law & Order, First Time Out, Riot, Walker Texas Ranger, Local Heroes, Fired Up, Tracey Takes On, Diagnosis Murder, Moesha, On Common Ground, No Mother’s Crying, No Babies Dying, Strong Medicine, The Mind of a Married Man, Hollywood 7, ER, For the People, and Kingpin. Her film credits include:Carlito’s Way, No Exit, Slings & Arrows, The Pest, Ghetto Rhapsody, Road Dogz, King Rikki, Hustlas, Frozen Stars, Shut Up and Kiss Me! Valentina’s Tango, and Griot’s Lament. In 2015 she graduated from UCLA with a Masters of Science degree in Nursing. She most recently wrote and performed in “Where Y’All From?” a solo play directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson at Solofest 2024. Her solo show will preview at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 6 at 8:15 pm at the Zephyr Theatre. To learn more about Yelba Zoe McCourt and her show “Where Y’All From: https://yelbazoe.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/YelbaZoeMcCourt https://www.instagram.com/yzmccourt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yelbazoemccourt/?trk=opento_sprofile_details https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0652205/

Season 8 EP 5. :Lauren Valbert – Owner Training 2.0, Trainer, Coach and Author

Tes Silverman — Fri, 17 May 2024 03:59:00 +0000

Lauren Valbert is a person who has "reinvented herself" several times. She has founded her own company twice, been a global marketing communications professional for tech companies for many years, developed innovation programs for corporate clients, and has been working with start-ups and scale-ups for more than two decades. In the newest chapter of her life, she has started her own training company, Training 2.0, to help people raise their game, whether that is in professional or personal life. She is also a seasoned podcast and event host, panel moderator, webinar facilitator, and workshop leader. Her personal passion is to increase the representation of marginalized people on stage and in media, as "presentation is representation". She has recently published a book called "Imposter", which helps readers identify and overcome Imposter Syndrome, and to identify their own particular "Imposter Persona". To learn more about Lauren Valbert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenvalbert/

Season 8 EP 4. :Gabrielle Senza – Artist, Activist, Empowerment Coach

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:59:00 +0000

Gabrielle Senza is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and fearlessness. Through audience-participatory installations, performances, and workshops, she encourages critical engagement and dialogue about unseen societal and environmental forces. Her artistic practice focuses on illuminating the invisible and unheard aspects of our world, bridging gaps in understanding through visual and performance art. Senza exhibits, lectures, and performs internationally, and her work is represented in corporate, public, and private collections around the globe, including MoMA New York, the Whitney Museum, and Lifetime Entertainment among them. With a specific focus on creative engagement for social and environmental change, her projects are often showcased in a variety of settings, from museums and galleries to public spaces and international symposia. Senza's notable projects, such as The Long Slow Crawl, The Collaborative Scroll, Walk Unafraid, Terra Temporalis, and the InVisibility Lab, underscore her role as a creative researcher engaging international audiences through experimental events. Her most recent endeavor, Antarctica Temporalis, blends ephemeral art, mystical trance performances and inspiring climate narratives, encouraging individuals across generations to participate in a joy-filled climate movement. An MFA graduate from Transart Institute and a ZK/U-Berlin Fellow, Senza has received several awards, grants, and artist residencies. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Walk Unafraid, a nonprofit organization that champions creative activism and supports under-represented and under-resourced artists, particularly from BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. Based in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts for over 35 years, Senza continues to devote time and resources to protecting the environment and building a world where everyone is seen, heard and celebrated. To learn more about Gabrielle Senza: FB/IG: @gabriellesenzastudio @invisibilitylab @wewalkunafraid @antarcticatemporalis @terra.luna.loves.you Websites: gabriellesenza.com walkunafraid.org. invisibilitylab.com

Season 8 EP 3. :Barb Jordan – Personal Safety Expert

Tes Silverman — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:59:00 +0000

April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, To speak about this subject, my guest this week is Barb Jordan - Personal Safety Expert. Barb has been featured as a Personal Safety Expert on ABC Good Morning and ABC News-Los Angeles, NBC News-Nashville and Houston, as well as on CBS-Inside Edition. Barb has traveled the world as an elite athlete, coach, broadcaster, and instructor. Barb is a former collegiate 3X All American, 3X National Champion and 7X Gold Medalist as a USA Softball Team member and Coach.

Season 8 EP 2. :Sarita Covington – Founder of Upper Manhattan Forest Kids

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:59:00 +0000

Sarita Covington is a social entrepreneur, the founder of Upper Manhattan Forest Kids, a multi-disciplinary artist, and a racial justice organizer from Harlem. She holds an MFA from Yale and co-founded ACRE (Artists Co-Creating Real Equity), an organizing body of artists and cultural workers committed to undoing racism within arts and culture work. In 2016, she launched Upper Manhattan Forest Kids, a business that leads outdoor classes based on the Danish Forest School model for children up to ten years old. She uses New York City's public parks as a classroom to learn about the world and build relationships with our natural ecosystems. The work intends to expand the culture of urban forest schooling through class curricula and related products that inspire urban families, and support the next generation to be thoughtful stewards of the Earth, living in the right relationship with nature. Her work has received support from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Open Meadows Foundation, The Puffin Foundation, and the Jerome Foundation. Sarita has taught and facilitated within various communities, including the inmates at the Fishkill Correctional Facility and Yale University. To learn more about Sarita Covington and Upper Manhattan Forest Kids: IG - https://www.instagram.com/uppermanhattanforestkids/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/uppermanhattanforestkids X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/UMFK8/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/uppermanhattan

Season 8 EP 1. :Naomi Mellor – Founder of Everybody Media & the International Women’s Podcast Awards

Tes Silverman — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:45:00 +0000

Naomi Mellor is a multi-faceted and multi-talented podcast host and producer, entrepreneur and veterinarian. Since starting her first podcast, Smashing the Ceiling, she has hosted and produced multiple successful shows, with clients including Nestlé and Closer Still Media. She is the founder of Everybody Media (formerly known as The Skylark Collective), first European-based community for …

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Season 7 EP 20 : Richa Wahi – Business Storyteller and Content Writer

Tes Silverman — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Richa Wahi is a storyteller at heart. She weaves captivating narratives that leave a lasting impact not only on hearts but also on businesses. Through the art of storytelling, she helps people tell better stories and win with narratives. She knew that she had a gift for writing stories when she won her first prize …

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Season 7 EP 19 : Rebecca Bender – Founder of Little Bug Store & RAB Marketing

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Rebecca Bender is an Award-Winning Marketing Strategist, and founder of Little Bug and RAB Marketing a boutique consultancy that empowers brands and marketing leaders with strategic guidance, integration assistance, email funnel creation, and more, that unleash new levels of success. With experience on the frontlines of marketing and editorial at Sandboxx, the United States Air Force, the Japan Times, and Military.com, Rebecca’s uniquely military spouse based background is ever present in her experiences and gives her a firsthand understanding of military spouse life and the unique challenges marketing leaders face in military facing industries. Her company Little Bug was recently named 2023 TOP CHOICE OF THE YEAR in the Baby Plush Lovie category by Baby Maternity Magazine and the 2023 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD in the Baby & Toddler Plush Products category by Creative Child Magazine. Her writing and commentary can be found in major publications including The Japan Times and Kyoto News. She is a two time children’s book author with her books “Henry the Sloth” and “Bev the Bear”. To learn more about Rebecca Bender, Little Bug Store and RAB Marketing: Social media: Instagram: @rab.digital @littlebug_store LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bender

Season 7 EP 18 : Yazmin Castañeda – Founder of Origin Mexico (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Yazmin Castañeda is a first generation Mexican-American that currently lives in Austin, Texas with her daughters and husband. She was born in California and grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. After 20+ years in the Real Estate industry, Yazmin decided it was time to pivot and pursue a different path that would better align with her personal values and her entrepreneurship spirit. In 2020, Origin Mexico was born with a mission to share Mexico’s heritage through the beauty of artisanal goods while helping artisan women share the craftsmanship that has been passed down through many generations. She is on this life path due to the many sacrifices made by her family and her goal is to honor those sacrifices by helping others that are seeking a better future for their families, just as her family did many years ago. Yazmin enjoys traveling, cooking, reading and is working on being more present to better enjoy those small yet beautiful moments in life. Updates on Origin Mexico and Yazmin Castañeda: We are happy to share that we celebrated our 3-year anniversary this summer! And, now we work with over 100 artisans throughout Mexico. Here is a blog that describes our accomplishments: THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY - A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE AND ADVENTURE – Origin Mexico We were also recently on Great Day Houston where we shared more about our brand and our mission: Origin Mexico and its Mission | khou.com And, I was featured on Austin Woman Magazine: Yazmin Castañeda: More Than Clothes - Austin Woman Magazine (atxwoman.com) I am a board member for The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Austin Chapter and was recently a panel speaker at the Cafe con Leche event. We are also so happy to share that you can find our products in 2 local boutiques and plan on expanding into more locations in the future. Finally, here is a recent blog that talks about the Dia de Muertos celebration: The Complete Guide to the Celebration of Dia de los Muertos – Origin Mexico To learn more about Yazmin Castañeda: Website: https://originmexico.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/origin_mexico/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/originmexicogoods

Season 7 EP 17 : Dr. Macie P. Smith – Licensed Social Worker/Speaker/Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Dr. Macie P. Smith is nationally known for her work on dementia-competent practices and family caregiving matters. Her real-world unapologetic approach to practical caregiving has been published in national and international professional journals. She is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker and an award-winning Alzheimer's and dementia educator with over 22 years of experience coordinating care for aging and vulnerable populations. She is an advisory board member with Leeza’s Care Connection, founded by Emmy Award-Winning TV/radio personality & philanthropist Leeza Gibbons. Dr. Smith is also a best selling author. Her book, A Dementia Caregiver’s Guide to Care, has been featured on Amazon’s Top 100 Best Sellers List for several weeks. In addition, Dr. Smith co-host’s a new talk show centered around dementia friendly conversations entitled Dementia Divas: Caregiving and the Arts. To learn more about Dr. Macie P. Smith and her book, A Dementia Caregiver’s Guide to Care: Facebook - Dr. Macie Smith LinkedIn & Instagram: Dr. Macie P.

Season 7 EP 16 : Sofie van der Meulen – Health & Data Law Expert; Diversity & Inclusion Advocate

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Sofie van der Meulen is a lawyer by training with specific expertise in the fields of health and data law and she is a diversity and inclusion advocate. Last year she delivered her TEDx talk on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is also the chair of the board of foodwatch Netherlands, a consumer rights organisation that fights for the right of consumers to fair, safe and healthy food. Sofie is the owner of DOversity, from which she undertakes her freelance adventures such as writing and speaking.

Season 7 EP 15 : Jen Amos – Founder of Holding Down the Fort Podcast (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Jen Amos. Jen is an award-winning podcaster and co-owner of an award-winning business. Jen first found podcasting in summer 2019 as a way to work through her mild depression and bouts of loneliness. She had recently moved from San Diego, CA (her home of 20+ years) to now Virginia Beach, VA with her husband and fur baby. Jen actively seeks to find common ground through conversation and storytelling to foster connection, community and collaboration. She is known for her active listening skills, candidness, and ability to uncover powerful stories and universal lessons while conversing with her guests. Her favorite topics to cover on her podcast shows involve military families, entrepreneurs, women, and mental health. In less than two years (starting in summer 2019), Jen has been able to conduct nearly 500 podcast interviews. Prior to podcasting and moving to the east coast, Jen received her Bachelor’s in Journalism emphasis Public Relations at San Diego State University and was fired from her fourth consecutive job in her young adult years. For a decade since, Jen has established a career in sales and in entrepreneurship with experience in the legal industry, online marketing, and now financial services. website: jenamoscreates.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/ http://instagram.com/thejenamos https://twitter.com/thejenamos https://www.facebook.com/thejenamos/

Season 7 EP 14 : Anniina Sandberg – Founder of Visit Natives

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Anniina Sandberg is the founder of Visit Natives, a travel agency that promotes sustainable indigenous tourism in Tanzania, Norway and Papua New Guinea. Anniina has a passion for exploring indigenous cultures. She has a MA in African Studies. UPDATE: Anniina is raising funds for the Maasai women with her Mount Kilimanjaro Trek on 18-23 February 2024. You are welcome to join her expedition to climb the highest mountain in Africa! To learn more about Anniina Sandberg and Visit Natives: IG: https://www.instagram.com/theanthropologisttraveler/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitnatives?paipv=0&eav=AfaN4c1NeDbrHhvUpRnGngUKhpT4FFkZFhPRaUrwJSHm_A_5PfFX8wM0y4rI6nVm1Gw&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visit-natives/

Season 7 EP 12 : Ngozi Okaro – Founder of Custom Collaborative

Tes Silverman — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Ngozi Okaro advocates for a fashion industry that honors planet and people. She founded Custom Collaborative to support immigrant & no/low-income women launching sustainable fashion businesses and careers. Custom Collaborative serves fashion-industry entrepreneurs, workers, and consumers who value ethical fashion. Ngozi is a Commissioner of the NYC Equal Employment Practices Commission, and a Director of …

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Season 7 EP 11 : Hana Shannon – Artist (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Hana Shannon. Hana is a classically trained painter from the Czech Republic specializing in portraiture. She received her Master's degree in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and moved to the US over a decade ago to pursue her painting career. The energy and freedom of NYC have always provided great inspiration.

Season 7 EP 10 : Maggie Kane – Founder of A Place at the Table

Tes Silverman — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Maggie Kane first and foremost has a passion for loving people. Full on hype queen, she is a speaker, entrepreneur, and Executive Director with a special focus in nonprofits and small, killer coffee shops. 8 years ago, Maggie founded A Place at the Table, Raleigh’s, NC’s pay-what-you-can nonprofit cafe, which has fed thousands of humans some incredible food, and an even better community. She believes strongly in the power of unconventional communities and showing everyone she meets that they have a place at the table. She is a proud member of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance board, Band Together Advisory Board, and Feed the Pack Food Pantry Advisory Board at NCSU. She lives in Raleigh, loves to jump rope, and eats a large amount of peanut butter. She loves hiking in the mountains and hour-long tattoo appointments. You’ll find her watching movies at the theaters in those big comfy chairs, skydiving, or breaking away for a quick 2-day weekend trip. To learn more about Maggie Kane: Table Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tableraleigh/ Table Website: https://tableraleigh.org/ Segment on Kelly Clarkson Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkQJeAFzZHc

Season 7 EP 9 : JoAnna Haugen – Founder of Rooted

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:45:00 +0000

JoAnna Haugen is an award-winning writer, speaker, consultant, and solutions advocate who has worked in communications-related positions in the travel and tourism industry her entire career. She is also founder of Rooted, a solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable tourism, social impact, and storytelling. Through Rooted, JoAnna helps tourism professionals decolonize travel experiences and support sustainability using ethical marketing and strategic storytelling. An international election observer, intrepid traveler, and American expat, JoAnna currently resides in Carthage, Tunisia. To learn more about JoAnna Haugen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedstorytelling/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahaugen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanna_haugen

Season 7 EP 8 : Dena Prastos – Founder of Indigo River

Tes Silverman — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:45:00 +0000

As Founder and CEO of Indigo River, Dena Prastos, AIA, is the first "waterfront architect," trailblazing a new category in the industry. Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation. A leading authority in New York Harbor and beyond, the firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions that seamlessly transcend boundaries - guiding and executing projects from ideation through final construction and operations. Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, entrepreneur, and creative original, Dena is driven to transform the built world at the water's edge. With transdisciplinary and progressive views, she is fueled by the overlapping of design, technology, and nature. Dena is a licensed architect with a graduate degree in civil engineering. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, she deeply appreciates nature and humankind's ability to design, build, and create infrastructure in some of the world's harshest conditions. Dena is an experienced leader of innovative leading projects around the world, directing infrastructure construction, marine engineering, and the design of waterfront architecture. This experience has given her the tools to navigate the firm's diverse client work with her unique vision and competency in construction, engineering, and waterfront architecture. As a one-stop shop for solutions at the water’s edge, Indigo River works on notable projects around New York Harbor including East Side Coastal Resiliency in Manhattan, Robert De Niro's Wildflower Studios in Astoria, River Ring in Williamsburg, and the Harlem River Greenway in East Harlem. Before starting Indigo River, Dena worked at DCAK MSA Architecture and Engineering as the Director of Project Management and Business Development, McLaren Engineering Group as a senior project manager and The Conti Group. Dena earned her Bachelor of Architecture at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where she subsequently completed a graduate degree in Civil Engineering. At NJIT, she was a Division 1 soccer player. After gaining valuable experience in the industry, she went to Harvard Business School’s “Leading Professional Service Firms” Executive Education program. She serves on the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Future’s Collaborative. In 2021, she joined the AIA Resilience and adaptation Advisory Group, and in 2022 she was asked to join AIA’s YAF Summit 30: Mission 2130; the Summit seeks to respond to critical issues present in the profession, namely, to address challenges the architecture profession will face in the next century, focusing on architecture, society, and our planet. She also serves on her local Planning Board in historic Grand View-on-Hudson, New York. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: Registered Architect, NY, NJ & CT, AIA, NCARB, WEDG, LEED AP ABOUT INDIGO RIVER: Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation. A leading authority in New York Harbor and beyond, the firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions that seamlessly transcend boundaries - guiding and executing projects from ideation through final construction and operations. To learn more about Dena Prastos and Indigo River: https://www.instagram.com/indigo_river_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denaprastos/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indigo-river-consulting/

Season 7 EP 7 : Amy Andersson – Conductor & Producer

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Amy Andersson is an Internationally recognized, Grammy-winning conductor and producer. Named by British music critic Norman Lebrecht as “America’s most watched Symphony Orchestra Conductor,” Andersson has been praised for her dynamic musicality, expressive technique and cross genre repertoire. She has toured to over twenty-two countries conducting concerts and recording sessions in symphonic, operatic, film, musical theatre and video game genres. She has appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS Morning News, CBS Evening News and has garnered press coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Variety, Forbes, and Huffington Post. Andersson is founder and conductor of Orchestra Moderne NYC, which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and has won critical acclaim for her charismatic and visionary accomplishments as creator and conductor of Women Warriors: The Voices of Change, a live-to-picture symphony production and documentary film. Women Warriors has won over twenty-four international film and music awards including four Telly Awards, a Hollywood Music in Media Award, a GRAMMY in “Best Classical Compendium, a 2022 BMI “Impact Award,” a 2023 SCL “Jury Award” and has screened at film festivals in more than twelve countries, including the Fimucité International Film Music Festival in Tenerife. Known for her commitment to the music of living composers, she has conducted the works of composers Neal Acree, Elitsa Alexandrova, Peter Boyer, Nathalie Bonin, Jessica Curry, Miriam Cutler, Anne-Kathrin Dern, Greg Edmonson, Isolde Fair, Sharon Farber, Steve Jablonsky, Grant Kirkhope, Penka Kouneva, Bear McCreary, Martin O’Donnell, Kol Otani, Starr Parodi, Lolita Ritmanis, Garry Schyman, Yoko Shimomura, Jeremy Soule, George Strezov, Chance Thomas, Nobou Uematsu, Jack Wall, and Austin Wintory, among others, either on the concert stage or in recording sessions. Andersson has made guest appearances the St. Louis Symphony, Houston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Honolulu Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Spanish Philharmonic, Berliner Symphoniker, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Stockholm Concert Orchestra, Spanish National Youth Orchestra, Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, Classic FM Radio Orchestra of Bulgaria, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, Neiderrheinsche Symphoniker, LOH Orchestra Sonderhausen, Giessen Philharmonic, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Macedonian Philharmonic, Monte Carlo Philharmonic, Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, National Orchestral of Mexico, and at free-lance orchestras in Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and Ireland. Andersson regularly conducted opera productions in Germany at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, National Theater of Mannheim, Stadttheater Aachen, Weikersheim Opera Festival, Rheinsberg Chamber Opera, and Schlosstheater Schwetzinger. In 2017 Andersson completed a two year, world tour of the live-to-picture concert Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. Andersson is a devoted teacher and educator and known also for her work with youth orchestras. She was adjunct conducting faculty at the Universität der Künste Berlin, music director of the famed CPE Bach High School of Performing Arts in Berlin, and adjunct faculty in Media and Film Scoring at Brooklyn College/Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. In Germany she conducted the Rheinberg Chamber Opera Festival and Weikersheim Opera Festival for four summer seasons of productions that featured rising opera singers and youth orchestras. She is currently conducting faculty at the USC Thornton in the Screen Scoring department, and the Hollywood Music Workshop in Baden, Austria. Current projects include Andersson as co-Executive Producer on the soon to be released film (2023)Tahlequah The Whale: A Dance of Grief, by filmmaker Daniel Kreizberg, featuring the music of Lolita Ritmanis. She is also conductor and co-producer of the soon to be released soundtrack.

Season 7 EP 6 : Janine Ayana Watkins – Financial Agency Owner – Lions Wealth Builders

Tes Silverman — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Born and raised in California, Janine Ayana Watkins now lives in Minnesota. How did that happen? Well, shortly after moving to NYC, she met the love of her life on a bus while leaving work, as a field engineer who worked to build the roadways at NYC’s LaGuardia Airport. Janine was a Civil Engineer by …

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Season 7 EP 5 : Danniele Miller – Program Manager, Daughters for Earth

Tes Silverman — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Danniele Miller is the Program Manager for Daughters for Earth, a campaign and fund that aims to inspire all women to engage in climate change action by mobilizing $100 million for on the ground, women-led efforts to protect and restore the Earth. Her passion for the environment is deeply influenced by the many women who paved the way to build a more sustainable world before her. Her past experience ranges from managing composting operations at a campus farm to local climate grassroots advocacy, and fundraising. She is a senior fellow through the Environmental Leadership Program and holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Wilson College and a Masters in Environmental Law & Policy from Vermont Law School. Danniele currently resides in the Washington D.C. metro area with her husband and their two rescue dogs. In her spare time, she loves horseback riding, hiking in the mountains, art, and gardening. UPDATES: Daughters for Earth passed its one-year anniversary since launching in March 2023. In just one year, Daughters granted $1.4M to nearly 60 women-powered projects that are protecting and restoring the Earth in 28 countries and the Arctic. You can explore the projects, which range from women protecting the Amazonian rainforest to rewilding college campuses, here. Additionally, Daughters for Earth recently launched their inaugural Wise Daughters Council, an independent group of women from around the world to guide our philanthropic giving in an inclusive and just way, leading up to our next round of funding in fall 2023. To stay updated on more news and events from Daughters for Earth, you can join their newsletter here. To learn more about Danniele Miller and Daughters for Earth: Website: https://daughtersforearth.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daughtersforearth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daughters4Earth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daughters4earth/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daughters4earth/

Season 7 EP 4 : Megan Flood – Founder of Marine Lane

Tes Silverman — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Megan Flood is the Founder of Marine Lane, a NYC design and branding studio she founded in 2012. For the last decade, Flood has led a team of creatives who are bonded by a shared love of design and belief in the power it has to connect, inspire, sell, and amuse. Marine Lane, recipient of multiple industry awards, continues to attract a wide array of stellar clients who rave of the quality of work and service provided by a team dedicated to achieving client goals. Flood's agency works with clients like BMW, Columbia University, Comcast, Cormetech, Foundation Partners, Hilton, JVC, New York Center for Autism, No Labels, Ogilvy, Rational360, RDY, Scientific Bioprocessing, Serendipity3, and The Pink Stuff. The 24-hour/365-day-a-year commitment that comes with running the business is nothing compared to running after young sons Hayden, Rhys and Sonny the other 24-hour/365-days-a-year. To learn more about Megan Flood and Marine Lane: Website: https://www.marinelane.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinelane/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marine-lane/

Season 7 EP 3 : Abby Pariser – A Member of Jane

Tes Silverman — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Abby J. Pariser attended Barnard College, receiving her BA in American History in 1967. She also received her MA in 1975 at Roosevelt University, Chicago. Abby participated in the movement against the war in Vietnam during college and became part of Chicago Women’s Liberation Union at its founding in 1968. She joined Chicago Abortion Counseling …

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Season 7 EP 2 : Marinel de Jesus – Founder, Brown Gal Trekker, Equity Global Treks, & The Porter Voice Collective

Tes Silverman — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Marinel M. de Jesus, Esq. is a former civil rights lawyer from Washington, DC, who turned her passion for hiking into a full-time endeavor as a social entrepreneur, solutions-focused journalist, and speaker. She is the founder of the award-winning media platform, Brown Gal Trekker, and mountain trekking enterprise, Equity Global Treks, both of which aim to elevate the status and roles of women and indigenous communities in the outdoor and travel industries. Marinel is a full-time global mountain nomad and travels to mountain destinations regularly to explore adventure travel initiatives that are community-led and/or focused on female leadership in the industry. In 2019, she founded the non-profit human rights organization, The Porter Voice Collective, which aims to advocate for the human rights of porters in Peru, Nepal, and Tanzania and Workforce Equity Tourism as a form of sustainable tourism through the use of storytelling and all forms of media. Marinel has written for various outdoor & travel publications such as the Alpinist Magazine, Outside, Fodor’s, Backpacker Magazine, Huffpost, and Adventure Journal. She was a Board Member of the American Hiking Society & JEDI Committee Chair from 2020-2022 and a Brand Ambassador for Osprey & AKU Trekking Shoes. To learn more about Marinel de Jesus, Brown Gal Trekker, Equity Global Treks, & The Porter Voice Collective: IG: https://www.instagram.com/browngaltrekker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownGalTrekker Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgtexplorations To learn more about The Porter Voice Collective, please go to: https://theportervoicecollective.org/ The film KM82: The Porter Voices of Peru’s Camino Inca is having an advance screening from May 25th-June 8th. To view a private screening of the film, please fill out this registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3LreIMSouDbtUnM53s-XADkDXWxXKbyHuO6Ddv-RsZSRUVw/viewform

Season 7 EP 1: Bolanle Williams-Olley – CFO & Co-Owner at Mancini Duffy

Tes Silverman — Thu, 25 May 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Bolanle Williams-Olley is the CFO and co-owner at Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach based in New York City, where she oversees the firm’s financial and operational performance. She has over 15 years of experience working in the AEC industry with a strong background in financial analysis and …

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Season 6 Ep 20: Adi Kaplan – Owner, Facial Healing by Adi

Tes Silverman — Thu, 18 May 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Adi Kaplan has a Masters in Industrial Engineering, but went a totally different direction. At the age of 40, when many of her friends decided to go the Botox way, she knew she was going to work her way into well-aging (as she is not "anti" anything :-) ) and decided to go the NOtox way! She will go a long way to reduce her wrinkles, get a glow to her face and look great THE NATURAL WAY. Besides, her motto is that every wrinkle she has - she earned with hard work :-) She loves treating people, loves seeing results, and most of all - loves getting compliments from clients after each and every treatment. To learn more about Adi Kaplan and Facial Healing by Adi: Website: https://www.fhbyadi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facialhealing/

Season 6 Ep 19: Ofra Abramovich – Founder of Mamanet – Mothers League

Tes Silverman — Thu, 11 May 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Ofra Abramovich is the Founder of Mamanet - Mothers League, which is the largest women's league and the 3rd most popular sports branch in Israel. Mamanet has thousands of active mother players participating in close to 1500 teams located in municipalities all over Israel, Cyprus, Austria, Italy, USA, Canada and Switzerland Singapore and more. She devotes her life to promoting Mamanet’s philosophy where mothers should be able to belong to a sports team and thereby lead a healthy and active life. The motto is, "Every mother can." As such, these mothers become a personal example and a role model for their children and families. Mothers who participate in Mamanet have proven their ability to build a strong community which becomes a platform to emphasize school pride, good sportsmanship, professional competitions and enhancing community building and mutual aid. This model was not only adopted by mothers from around the world, but also received recognition from government agencies, the UN, sports agencies such as CSIT, the National Olympic Committee, health & lifestyle companies and more. The Ministry of Science is currently conducting a 3 year research which shows that Mamanet league increases social capital & promotes health and wellbeing. UPDATES: Mamanet is currently in Las Vegas for its 3rd USA Mamanet Tournament between May 5th-7th, 2023. This tournament will have 200 players, 20 teams from around the state, as well as a Mamanet guest from Kenya and a guest team from Italy. The final tournament will be held at CSIT World Games in Cervia, Italy on September 5-10, 2023. Mamanet Mothers League(Israel), along with Mamanet Italy, has received an EU grant to establish Mamanet in 14 countries. To learn more about Ofra Abramovich: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofra-abramovich-ba4b66130/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofra.abramovich?mibextid=ZbWKwL To learn more about Mamanet: Website: https://www.mamanet.org.il/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamanetisrael/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamanetisrael/?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Season 6 Ep 18: Priyanka Modi – Alternate Learning Consultant

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 May 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Priyanka Modi is an alternate learning coach and consultant who has worked in schools in various roles, including as a teacher and program coordinator. She has designed programs aimed at helping students gain volunteering experience. Her inspiration for writing comes from her nine year-old son, Adi. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Priyanka began exploring alternative approaches to learning, recognizing that the traditional schooling system may not be suitable for everyone. She researched various self-learning ideas, and incorporated them into her family’s daily routine. Priyanka and her family enjoy learning at their own pace, and utilizing the many online resources available to them. Adi’s interests change regularly, and as a result, his learning experiences vary as well. Priyanka appreciates that he has the freedom to explore whatever topics he’s interested in and is not restricted by a specific curriculum. Priyanka studies the art of raising free learners and designing a lifestyle around it. She is passionate about writing and assisting others, which led her to start her blog. She is gradually getting to know numerous alternate learning explorers, and enjoys exchanging stories and sharing knowledge with them. Priyanka’s objective is to demonstrate that other options exist and assist individuals in finding their own path in life. She strives to educate people about the numerous methods of exploring education, and believes that learning should be accessible to all. To learn more about Priyanka Modi: Website: https://www.educationnext.in/ To subscribe to her newsletter: https://educationnext.beehiiv.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankamodi-educationnext/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyanka_educationnext/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/priyanka_optom

Season 6 Ep 17: GG Stankiewicz – Artist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:45:00 +0000

GG Stankiewicz grew up in Rhode Island and moved to New York City to pursue her art career. She attended the Community College of Rhode Island where she received an Associate of Fine Arts Degree. To continue her art studies GG headed to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston, MA where she earned a combined degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science in Art Education. GG completed her art studies by achieving a Master of Fine Arts Degree at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to her art practice, she served as a high school art teacher for the New York City Department of Education. GG has co-founded artist-run organizations: SONYA (South Of the Navy Yard Artists, Brooklyn, NY) and WBA (West Branch Artists, Walton, NY) and has served on their events committees, assisting in all phases of planning and organizing community art walks and art exhibitions for local artists. GG Stankiewicz is the recipient of the 2023 Delaware County Individual Artist Grant, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York Legislature and administered in Delaware County by the Roxbury Arts Group. This funding is making it possible for GG to create her project: Patchwork Landscape, a new body of work inspired by the local nature and ecology of Delaware County, New York. The artwork will be exhibited with an artist talk at the Walton Theatre Parlor Gallery in Walton, New York in October 2023. The exhibition dates are October 7th – November 5th 2023. GG lives in Delaware County New York and her studio and gallery are in Delhi, New York. About my art: I am an abstract visual artist whose artwork is inspired most recently by the local nature existing in the outdoor world where I live. When hiking the forests of Delaware County New York experiencing the colors, lines, shapes, textures and patterns from the surrounding environment they awaken my senses. Seeing the multiple horizons of the Catskills foothills, hearing the sounds of running water from a nearby stream, glimpsing a pair of foxes, deer and other wildlife in the distance, I am captivated by all of the activity within this unique landscape. I search for reminders heart-shaped rocks, multi-colored leaves, wild flowers, or flotsam and jetsam along the Delaware River. These vistas and artifacts forge a memory connection to specific times and places. They are the inspiration for imagery and content in my artwork that is a compilation of visual journaling, painting, papermaking, collaging and printmaking. My process involves working with various media while referencing discovered objects, memory, photo documentation, field guides, global and world art histories. To learn more about GG Stankiewicz: Website: https://ggstankiewicz.com/ Website: https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/gg-stankiewicz Artwork Archive: It’s an art inventory platform/database that I use to showcase my artwork, inventory my artwork and manage my art practice. IG: @gg.stankiewicz.studio WhatsApp: GG Stankiewicz LinkedIn: GG Stankiewicz

Season 6 Ep 16: Yazmin Castañeda – Founder of Origin Mexico

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Season 6 Ep 15: Patricia Greenberg – The Fitness Gourmet

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Ushering in a new era of bite sized livable health, nutrition and fitness solutions, Patricia Greenberg, Aging Well Coach, is an expert in all aspects of living life to the fullest at any age. As the creator of Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well, she consults, teaches, and hosts a weekly show, and speaks at seminars nationwide. She has a special interest in enhancing the education of the general public, and providing accurate health information to today’s consumer. Passionate about wellness for life, Patricia completed 20 marathons and 115 half marathons, and loves the sport of tower climbing, having conquered buildings all over the country. Married with a grown daughter, in her downtime she is an avid reader and knitter. To learn more about Patricia Greeberg: FB: Patricia Greenberg, The Fitness Gourmet IG: @thefitnessgourmet Twitter: @fitnessgourmet LinkedIn: Patricia Greenberg, The Fitness Gourmet

Season 6 Ep 14: Amy Impellizzeri – NYC Litigator Turned Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Amy Impellizzeri is a reformed corporate litigator, former start-up executive, award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, and host of the Speak Studio original podcast, I KNOW HOW THIS (BOOK) ENDS. Amy’s novels have earned awards and recognition including INDIEFAB Book of the Year awards, the inaugural Francis Ford Coppola Books & Bottles Pick, National Indie Excellence Awards and more. New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristy Woodson Harvey calls her "a standout in the fiction world." Kirkus Reviews (in a Starred Review) compared Amy's latest novel, IN HER DEFENSE to Big Little Lies and called it "crackling courtroom drama." Amy is also the author of LAWYER INTERRUPTED (published by the American Bar Association) and co-author of the newly available HOW TO LEAVE THE LAW, featured in Bloomberg Law, Boston Business Journal and more. New York Times Bestselling Author, Marie Benedict calls HOW TO LEAVE THE LAW "a wise and invaluable guide to lawyers." Amy is a Tall Poppy Writer, a past President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, a 2018 Writer-In-Residence at Ms-JD.org, recipient of Ms. JD’s Road Less Traveled Award, faculty member in Drexel University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program, and a frequently invited speaker at legal conferences and writing workshops. Connect with Amy at www.amyimpellizzeri.com. Updates on Amy Impellizzeri’s work: Her newest novel, BARR NONE, just hit shelves. A few blurbs are included below: “Impellizzeri’s prose is shrewd and evocative …." -Kirkus Reviews “The Firm meets the Devil Wears Prada in former attorney Amy Impellizzeri’s newest novel, Barr None, about the sacrifices required to succeed as a female attorney at New York CIty’s most prestigious law firm. A smart and thrilling page turner you don’t want to miss.” -Danielle Girard, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex "Dark, disturbing, and constantly unsettling. Amy Impellizzeri’s deep understanding of the perils of lawyering comes through in this cautionary tale about power, ambition, and the soul-crushing effects of stress and desire. Uniquely structured and instantly cinematic, Barr None is endlessly thought-provoking." -Hank Phillippi Ryan. USA Today Bestselling Author “A twisty, jaw-dropping look at the rotten underbelly of a prestigious Manhattan law firm, BARR NONE’s tantalizing secrets unfold like the best true crime case. With the deftness and expertise of a former lawyer, Impellizzeri nails every hairpin turn with authenticity, telling a mesmerizing story where corporate law intersects with the darkest of human instincts.” —Emily Carpenter, Bestselling Author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls "Razorsharp, Fierce with a capital F and with breathtaking twists, BARR NONE is a force to be reckoned with. Netflix, are you listening?" -Barbara Bos, Managing Editor, BooksByWomen.org To learn more about Amy Impellizzeri: IG/Twitter: @amyimpellizzeri FB: @impellizzeriamy@gmail.com

Season 6 Ep 13: Simone Levine – New Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Candidate

Tes Silverman — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Simone Levine. Ms. Levine has dedicated her career to ensuring public accountability in the criminal courts. She is currently a major case prosecutor in the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting some of the most serious and violent offenses in the city. Between 2015 and 2021, Ms. Levine ran Court Watch …

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Season 6 Ep 12: Melissa Jaggernauth – Creator of OneZnality

Tes Silverman — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Melissa Jaggernauth. Melissa is the owner and creative genius behind OneZnality, an adjustable onesie. The birth of her daughter and feeling unprepared as a first-time parent inspired her to take the modern day onesie and give it a twist. The goal is for OneZnality to be a staple product for all parents to have in their home for their bundle of joy. Melissa believes every baby is unique and should have clothing to accommodate their uniqueness. Melissa was born in the Caribbean West Indies on the island of Trinidad & Tobago and raised in Queens, New York. She received her undergraduate degree in Finance from St. John’s University and her MBA from Wake Forest University. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina where she is watching her inspiration behind OneZnality, her daughter, grow up right before her eyes. When Melissa is not dedicating time to growing OneZnality, she is working for an organization that builds affordable housing for low-income families, and she is traveling and creating memories with her family. To learn more about Melissa Jaggernauth: Website: https://www.oneznality.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneZnality-103625118852554 IG: https://www.instagram.com/oneznality/

Season 6 Ep 11: Stephanie Lawrence – Founder & Principal of Cause After a Pause

Tes Silverman — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Stephanie Lawrence. Stephanie is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, and capacity builder with a passion for strengthening nonprofits' organizational infrastructure, leadership, communities, and donor relations. After a decade at home full-time with her triplets and younger daughter, Stephanie successfully relaunched into the nonprofit workforce by crafting a personal strategic plan that included project-based volunteer experience, career development classwork and intentional volunteering. Wanting to help women coming up behind her, she founded her career advising practice Cause After A Pause to guide and support those looking for an appropriate and rewarding role in the nonprofit sector after a career break. She provides advising services, strategies, programs and workshops to career relaunches as well as those looking to move from the private sector into the nonprofit sector. In addition to working with nonprofit sector relaunches, Stephanie currently serves as the Assistant Director of Brandeis University’s Women’s Studies Research Center. She holds a BA from Tufts University and an MPA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. To learn more about Stephanie Lawrence: Website: https://www.causeafterapause.com/ Twitter: @Stephwl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniewolklawrence/

Season 6 Ep 10: Dr. Robyn Joppy – Visionary & CEO

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Dr. Robyn S. Joppy, affectionately known as “Dr. Robyn”, is a serial entrepreneur. She is the Visionary and CEO of One Accord Consulting Firm (helps organizations/companies develop and implement robust compliance and integrity programs), Pearls Management, (business management and global event-planning company), Project-Cultivate, Inc. (non-profit organization serving girls around the world), and International Shades of Beauty (ISOB) which is an international hair, beauty, fashion, and wellness trade show. Additionally, Dr. Robyn is an award-winning International Compliance and Integrity Expert, award-winning International Speaker, and Best-Selling Author.

Season 6 Ep 9: Carin Mikos – Founder & Creator of The Quietus House

Tes Silverman — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Carin Mikos. Carin has been a registered nurse for 24 years. She spent the first 15 years in a clinical setting in the hospital, in intensive care units, emergency departments and even a burn unit. The past 10 years she has been in community nursing doing homecare. In the last 2 years she has found her home in hospice. Doing hospice work has led her to achieve an end of life specialist certification and to open a death doula consulting business. She is able to provide guidance in obtaining health care proxy and power of attorney paperwork. Her services include creating legacy projects for patients and families, respite care and holding vigil, assisting with funeral and burial arrangements, as well as writing obituaries and holding “life” ceremonies. All of her services are available online and in person. To learn more about Carin Mikos & The Quietus House: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carin-mikos/ Website: https://www.thequietushouse.com/

Season 6 Ep 8: Hana Shannon – Artist

Tes Silverman — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Hana Shannon. Hana is a classically trained painter from the Czech Republic specializing in portraiture. She received her Master’s degree in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and moved to the US over a decade ago to pursue her painting career. The energy and freedom of NYC have …

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Season 6 Ep 7: Tara Nicolas – Actor. Nike Trainer. Reiki Master. Meditation Instructor

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Tara Nicolas. Born in Washington, D.C., with her family hailing from Haiti, Tara started performing at the age of 3 in Lome, Togo and never stopped. After receiving her BA from UPenn, her passion for the arts led her to New York City. You may have seen her in commercials, performing with Beyonce, or acting in episodes of FBI and Godfather of Harlem. In addition to her work in the arts, Tara is also very involved in the wellness space. Her wellness journey began unexpectedly through her own need for lasting health. As a Nike Trainer, Reiki Master, and Meditation Instructor, Tara’s approach to wellness is rooted in empowerment with the hope of helping clients find lasting health from the inside out. Her programming has been featured on Netflix, Good Morning America, Blavity, Nike Training Club, Well+Good, Health Magazine, Self Magazine, and others. When she’s not programming a spicy workout for Megan Thee Stallion, you can catch Tara eating dark chocolate, writing her next film, or flyering for her next community healing event in Brooklyn. To learn more about Tara Nicolas: IG: Taraanicolas TikTok: taraanicolas Twitter: taraanicolas FB: https://www.facebook.com/taraanicolas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-a-nicolas-95297652/ Website: https://taranicolas.com/

Season 6 Ep 6: Shannon “Shan” Fannin – Realist Vehicle Artist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Shan Fannin. Shan is a former marketing director that left the corporate world to homeschool their son for 16yrs., own a mural business, and teach art and world religion in a private school. Once her son started college, she returned to art by taking a handful of community college art classes including life drawing and beginning painting in 2012-2013. She became a professional realist vehicle artist in February 2015. Quotes from Shan: "I firmly believe that anyone can follow their passion and make a difference at any age. I didn't start on my creative journey until I was 46 years old. I try to encourage others to follow their heart, and do what makes them happy." "What I have is a need to do my best, help other creatives, and bring joy through my paintings." To learn more about Shannon “Shan” Fannin: Website: www.shanfannin.com Email: shan@shanfannin.com IG: /shanfannin FB:/artbyshanfannin Twitter: /shanfannin YouTube: /shanfannin

Season 6 Ep 5: Audrey Mugeni Mumuli – Co-Founder of Femicide Count Kenya

Tes Silverman — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Audrey Mugeni Mumuli. Audrey is the Co-founder of Femicide Count Kenya. This is an initiative that started as a Facebook page reporting on the number of women and girls who have died from femicide, and has since become a registered organization. Femicide Count KE is an organization that aims at creating a national database on the deaths of women caused by violence and bringing to light the rates of femicide. Audrey is a professional in non-governmental programming in national, regional, and global interventions for marginalized communities facing gender-based violence and war. She got into this profession close to 10 years ago when she decided to study social work at University. She had a front-row seat to the marginalization of girls and women in her community. For the past few years she has been developing her expertise in gender mainstreaming of programs in organizations, protection, and safeguarding of underserved vulnerable women and children. She has strengthened her capacity in grant management and program planning, growing her talent in mentorship and the development of organizations. She is passionate about her work out in the field, continually expanding her work experience in national and international settings, as well as earning an MA in Gender and Development. To learn more about Audrey Mugeni Mumuli: Website: https://femicidecount.org/ Twitter: @mugeni_m LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-mugeni-m/ IG: @mugenirey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mugenirey

Season 6 Ep 4: Carolyn Ray – CEO + Editor, JourneyWoman

Tes Silverman — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Carolyn Ray. Carolyn believes that anything is possible when you set your intention and follow your intuition. After 25 years in consulting, most recently as the CEO of Interbrand Canada, she gave up everything she owned to travel full-time after a transformative trip to Kenya with her daughter in 2018. The following year, through a series of coincidences, she unexpectedly became the owner of JourneyWoman, the beloved women’s solo travel publication founded in 1994 to empower women with travel as a shared passion. During the pandemic, she transitioned to a new career as a professional travel writer and is now expanding JourneyWoman’s services as the world’s leading resource for solo women travelers beyond editorial into a thriving community of over 60,000 women 50+ around the world, with private forums, a book club, webinars, and events including her first wellness and travel retreat, Women’s Travel Wisdom, in October 2022. In August 2021, she acquired a second website which connects women travelers with women-owned businesses, creating the world’s largest Women’s Travel Directory with hundreds of verified women-friendly tours, retreats, guides and accommodations around the world. Carolyn is a board member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the Travel Media Association of Canada. Trained as a CTI Co-active Coach, Carolyn actively mentors emerging leaders and was ranked as one of Canada’s top 100 female entrepreneurs on the PROFIT/ Chatelaine W100 list. To learn more about Carolyn Ray: Website: https://journeywoman.com/ Twitter: journeywoman IG: https://www.instagram.com/journeywoman_original/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Journeywoman

Season 6 Ep 3: Sophie Poldermans – Author of Seducing & Killing Nazis; Founder of Sophie’s Women of War

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Sophie Poldermans. Sophie is a Dutch author and the owner and founder of the platform “Sophie’s Women of War,” shedding light on women leaders in times of conflict, crisis and change. She is a best-selling author, international speaker, lecturer and consultant on women and war and women’s leadership, advocating women’s rights around the globe. Poldermans is the author of the New York Post & Amazon best seller Seducing and Killing Nazis. Hannie, Truus and Freddie: Dutch Resistance Heroines of WWII (USA, 2019). She personally knew Truus and Freddie Oversteegen of the book for 20 years and worked closely with them for over a decade as a board member of the Dutch National Hannie Schaft Foundation. She is residing in the Netherlands and has degrees in Dutch Law, International Criminal Law and Human Rights (University of Amsterdam); Peace and Conflict Studies (UC Berkeley, USA); Human Rights and Democratization (EIUC, Venice, Italy; Vienna, Austria) and certificates in Women’s Leadership (Yale School of Management, USA), Business Innovation (Columbia Business School, USA) and Negotiation (Columbia Business School, USA). To learn more about Sophie Poldermans: Website: https://sophieswomenofwar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-poldermans-b84666a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiesWomenofWar Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiePolderman Media: TIME:https://time.com/5661142/dutch-resistance-friendship/?fbclid=IwAR0Vqd8oBdx2ujSLkzxVBk2PdVq39ahlRu7dPd4R1sNwlLgNI2xiaatKNX8 TV interview Chicago: https://youtu.be/LsCH7lzGemE Full list: https://sophieswomenofwar.com/media/

Season 6 Ep 2: Jeanette Brown – President of Excellence & Presence Communications

Tes Silverman — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Jeanette Brown. Jeanette has brought effective public relations, branding, marketing and positive crisis resolution solutions to clients across a variety of industries. When thousands of loyal Maker's Mark Bourbon drinkers revolted online after Maker's Mark announced they were lowering the alcohol content in the iconic product, Jeanette was a key member of the team Beam Suntory, the parent company, hired to restore customer confidence in their brand. Swift action with the brand owners, communication in social media and consumer influencers brought what would be called a faux pas comparable to Coca Cola's 1980s misstep to a footnote in bourbon history. Within a week Maker's Mark fans' confidence was restored as they happily awaited the return of the original proof bourbon they had grown to love. In 2016, she managed the "dieselgate" Volkswagen and Audi emissions scandal. By quickly digging in and understanding the problem facing the automaker, confidence in the restoration process was restored as lawsuits became the headlines. The following year, she managed communications for PepsiCo while they pulled an ad featuring Kendall Jenner that was racially insensitive and borrowed heavily from Black Lives Matter. In 2020, Jeanette led the team in managing New Orleans based Tales of Cocktails Foundation, through a robust PR and Risk Management program to announce its first-ever virtual seminar. EPC secured a renowned anti-bias keynote speaker, drafted speeches for the organization's leaders and procured its first-ever multicultural media partners and diversity events. Jeanette graduated from The City College of New York with a B.A. in Communications. In addition to working on several corporate crisis and diversity programs, she earned a DEI certificate from the Institute for Teaching Diversity and Social Justice. Jeanette is a Brooklyn, New York native whose family tree branches reach the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Jamaica. Her appreciation for community, family, and culture developed while growing up in Bushwick's multi-ethnic neighborhood. The sounds of Latin music filled every bodega, the aroma of exotic dishes infiltrated the air, and everyone was treated like family at celebrations. Today, Jeanette lives with her sons Dylan and Derek in Atlanta, Georgia. When she is not enjoying episodes of the Power Rangers or tracking the latest OG 1s drop, she studies plants and healthy lifestyle practices to remain grounded as a mom, business owner, and self-proclaimed sneaker connoisseur. To learn more about Jeanette Brown: Website: www.excellencepresence.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/_excellencepresence/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-brown/

Season 6 Ep 1: Dr. Shruti Kapoor – Founder of Sayfty (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:29:25 +0000

Dr. Shruti Kapoor is an award-winning gender equality activist, economist, Tedx speaker and social entrepreneur. Shaken by the horrific gang rape in Delhi in 2012 that caught the attention of the global news media, she founded her organization, Sayfty. Its goal is to educate and empower women and girls in India against gender-based violence. Dr. Kapoor was named by Apolitical as one of the most influential people in global policy in 2019. The BrahmaKumaris awarded Dr. Kapoor the “Achievement and Excellence in Human Rights” in 2019. The Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2019 honored Dr. Kapoor as one of the “30 #WebWonderWomen“ who has been driving a positive agenda of social change via social media. In 2018 Richtopia named Dr. Kapoor as one of the top 100 leaders from multilateral global organizations. In 2016, The White House nominated Dr. Kapoor as a change maker for The United State of Women’s Summit 2016, and in India she was named the winner of Barclay’s 2016 “We are the City 50 Rising Stars Award”. In 2015 Femverstising awarded the “People’s Choice Award” to Sayfty for their campaign promoting gender equality, and was chosen to receive a State recognition award by the Uttar Pradesh government in India for the organization’s work advocating for the safety and education of girls. Also, in 2015, Dr. Kapoor was awarded the Rex Karamveer fellowship, whose aim is “to share impactful ideas for action and transform lives through projects and ideas of hope”. Additionally, Dr. Kapoor received the 2015 “Woman of the Year Award (third prize)” from the Regional Council of Aosta Valley, Italy. Dr. Kapoor earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and has worked with International organizations such as The World Bank and UN Women. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kapoor served on the core organizing committee of UN’s Youth Forum for the Commission on the Status of Women 2017. Dr. Kapoor has addressed many public forums including Tedx Gateway, various sessions of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations, UN Women’s events, The World Forum On Urban Violence, IIT Delhi, Merit 360, and the World Woman Summit. She is a regular contributor on gender issues and a network member of Apolitical, a global policy platform and a network of policymakers and thought leaders. As a “World Pulse Impact Leader and Digital Change Maker”, Dr. Kapoor is dedicated to media, digital and traditional approaches to strive for gender equality and gender responsive implementation of the “Sustainable Development Goals”. She is an active user of social media and you can connect with her at: Twitter: www.twitter.com/kapoors_s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutikapoor1/ To find out more about Sayfty and My Ambar app: sayfty.com Twitter: @sayfty My Ambar app - www.myambar.org

Season 5 Ep 20: April Martini – Co-Founder, Forthright People

Tes Silverman — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with April Martini. April spent the first 15 years of her career exploring all of the ins and outs of agency life. A believer that learning never stops, and the more experiences we amass, the better we are able to solve life’s many challenges, April has made conscious moves throughout her career to do just that. With a design and MBA business foundation, plus years spent in agencies from branding to design to CPG to advertising to production, April spent her days doing much more than the work. What she knows is how to deal with tension, manage people and personalities, and how to identify and sell the right work to the right clients, which is what really matters in business. She brings her expertise to help others do it even better, especially when it comes to building new capabilities and the teams to support them. April firmly believes that fundamental to success in business is the ability to network, and that as a result, strong, authentic relationships open doors and move businesses forward. To learn more about April Martini: Email: april@forthright-people.com Website: https://www.forthright-people.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/?igshid=YzAyZWRlMzg%3D FB: https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/

Season 5 Ep 19: Tes Silverman – Host of r(E)volutionary Woman podcast for her 100th episode

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Tes Silverman was born in Manila, Philippines and has been a New Yorker for over 40 years. Moving from the Philippines to New York opened the doors to the possibility of a life of writing and travel. Before starting a family, she traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Belgium, and France, all the while writing about the people she met through her adventures. After starting a family, she became a freelance writer for publications such as Newsday’s Parents & Children and various local newspapers. In 2014, she created her blog, The Pinay Perspective. PinayPerspective.com was designed to provide women of all ages and nationalities the space to discuss the similarities and differences on how we view life and the world around us. As a result of her blog, she has written for BlogHer.com and has been invited to attend and blog about the Social Good Summit and Mom+Social Good. In addition, she was the Managing Editor of a newsletter for a local grassroots activism group, ATLI(Action Together Long Island). Currently residing in Virginia Beach, VA, she is the host and producer of r(E)volutionary Woman podcast and the World Voice Editor for World Moms Network, continuing to write stories of women and children who make an impact in their communities and provide them a place to vocalize their passions. Social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REvolutionary-Woman-104957361706166 IG: @pinay_view LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tes-silverman-38388956/

Season 5 Ep 18: Dr. Taryn Fletcher – CEO & Founder of Truly POC Inc.

Tes Silverman — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Dr. Taryn Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher is a life coach, and the founder and CEO of Truly POC Inc. Truly POC Inc. helps educators and parents become culturally immersed in BIPOC experiences and take action. In her programs, people learn from one another and see the beauty and resilience in BIPOC experiences in order to buck dated systems and create a future we can all be proud of. Dr. Fletcher is also a former deputy superintendent, bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and award-winning community educational leader. Her book IN ALL LANES is an Amazon bestseller in 3 categories. She’s also a wife and mother from the first state, Delaware. To learn more about Dr. Taryn Fletcher, Ed.D. IG, LinkedIN, Facebook, and Twitter: @drtarynfletcher Website: https://www.trulypocevolution.com/

Season 5 Ep 17: Alisha Monique – Founder of Alisha Monique Public Relations

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:03:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Alisha Monique. Alisha is a communications and public relations strategist, specializing in comprehensive strategy development, media relations and brand management. She has served as lead communications counsel and spokesperson for global organizations as well as non-profit and startup organizations. Throughout her career she has worked in several industries including education, nonprofit, and hospitality. Some of her most memorable work experiences include curating behind-the-scenes experiences for top-tier journalists for the Food & Wine All-Star Weekend 2011 in Las Vegas, leading publicity efforts for DICK’S Sporting Goods community marketing initiatives, and coordinating fun events for Wild Turkey Bourbon. Alisha also served as an adjunct delivering lectures on interpersonal communications and public speaking. Today, Alisha is the proud owner of a New Jersey-based boutique public relations agency that specializes in beauty and lifestyle brands. Her client roster is 100% women and minority entrepreneurs. Past and current clients have been featured in national and regional media including CNN, Insider, FOX Sports, NFL Films, Philadelphia Inquirer and The Business Journals. Alisha holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from The College of New Jersey and M.S. in Communication from Drexel University. She is on track to complete her doctorate degree at Drexel University this year. Website: https://www.alishamoniquepr.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AlishaMoniquePublicRelations https://twitter.com/alishamoniquepr https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-m-brown-b983ba16 https://www.linkedin.com/company/alisha-monique-public-relations/ https://www.instagram.com/alishamoniquepr/

Season 5 Ep 16: Nicole Melancon – Freelance Travel Writer

Tes Silverman — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Nicole Melancon. Nicole is a freelance travel and social good writer based in Minneapolis, MN. Nicole specializes in sustainable travel and shares her journey on her blog, http://www.thirdeyemom.com , and in other online and print publications. (My portfolio can be found here: www.nicolemelancon.com/porfolio To learn more about Nicole Melancon: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thirdeyemom/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057062543203 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirdeyemom

Season 5 Ep 15: Yolanda M. Gordon – Manager, Expansion and Advocacy for RESULTS

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today’s guest is Yolanda M. Gordon. Yolanda is from Fort Mill, South Carolina. She is the mother of three children. Yolanda started her advocacy journey in disability advocacy after her younger children received an Autism diagnosis. She learned how to advocate for her children’s educational needs. She also assisted parents in understanding the nuances of the federal education laws and how they intersected with state education laws. She has since worked to end poverty and how families experience safety net programs in the United States. Yolanda is a former safety net program recipient. She currently works at RESULTS Educational Fund as the Manager of Expansion and Advocacy. Her role includes being the coordinator for the RESULTS Organizing and Advocacy Fellowship which teaches young leaders, ages 20-35, how to speak to their members of Congress about ending poverty, making tax credits permanent, investment in global education, global nutrition, and affordable housing. She is also a leader with her work on anti-oppression, intersectionality and poverty, and its effects on individuals and families. She has used her experience to lobby Congressional leaders of South Carolina on the needs of families in the state to ensure that their voices are heard. With over 400 phone calls, 30 pieces of media, and over 80+ lobby visits, Yolanda has become proficient in helping others advocate for themselves to make the greatest impact. Yolanda is a Moth Trained storyteller, a TEDx speaker, and has spoken at many conferences and led many trainings from Missouri State University, Congressional Hunger Center, George Washington University Hunger Free Communities Conference, and The Aspen Institute. To learn more about Yolanda M. Gordon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yolanda.m.gordon/ IG: @yogosc Twitter: @yolandamgordon For more information about RESULTS: Website: https://results.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RESULTSEdFund/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RESULTS_Tweets IG: https://www.instagram.com/voices4results/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/results-educational-fund/

Season 5 Ep 14: Misty Griffin – Author of Tears of the Silenced

Tes Silverman — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today’s guest is Misty Griffin. Misty is the author of her best selling memoir “Tears of the Silenced”. Misty wrote her memoir to raise awareness about child abuse and sexual assault coverup among the Amish and other strict religious groups. Misty Griffin’s inspiring story takes you through her ordeal as a severely abused child and then her experiences as a young woman in an Amish community- a place where pedophilia was never reported or punished - and finally her escape and efforts to save her sister and bring the perpetrators to justice, all while adapting to a modern life she had never known. Now a Registered Nurse, happily married and with a child of her own, Misty has dedicated her life to save children from the hell she endured. She is the Consulting Producer on the documentary series about child abuse in Amish and other cloistered communities, which aired on Peacock this past May as “Sins of the Amish”. She has also been to D.C, accompanied by her former Mennonite friend Jasper Hoffman and spoken personally to a member of congress about sexual assault and child abuse among the Amish and Mennonites. Misty hopes to pass legislation to mandate reporting of child abuse in cloistered communities such as the Amish and to extend Erin’s Law - which mandates age-appropriate sex abuse prevention education in public schools - to private schools and religious communities. Misty’s change.org petition #invisible calls on Congress, the Senate and President Biden to take action.

Season 5 Ep 13: Jannelle So – CEO/Executive Producer Jannelle So Productions (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:45:00 +0000

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Season 5 Ep 12: Joanna Landau – CEO of Vibe Israel

Tes Silverman — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Joanna Landau. Joanna is a British born Israeli lawyer and CEO of Vibe Israel, a non profit dedicated to enhancing Israel’s global image. She earned BA and MA degrees in Law from Cambridge University and an MBA, cum laude, from the Reichmann University in Israel. Before establishing Vibe Israel, Joanna worked as a lawyer in the high-tech industry and established two Internet start-ups based in Tel Aviv. Joanna is a governor of Tel Aviv University, a member of the International Education Committee of Taglit-Birthright and the Advisory Committee of Innovation Without Borders, and a Director of Tel Aviv Global & Tourism, Tel Aviv Municipality’s global marketing arm. In 2017, Joanna was chosen by Forbes Israel as one of the fifty most influential women in Israel. She lives in Tel-Aviv with her husband, three children and two dogs. To learn more about Joanna Landau & Vibe Israel: Facebook: @vibeisrael Instagram: @vibeisrael LinkedIn: vibeisrael Twitter: @VibeIsrael YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVSEJVPikS8

Season 5 Ep 11: Osprey Orielle Lake – Founder & Executive Director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Osprey Orielle Lake. Osprey is the Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International dedicated to accelerating a global women’s climate justice movement. She works nationally and internationally with grassroots and Indigenous leaders, policy-makers and scientists to promote climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a decentralized, democratized energy future. Osprey serves on the Executive Committee for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and is the Co-Director of the Indigenous Women's Divestment Delegations, and actively leads WECAN’s advocacy, policy and campaign work in areas such as Women for Forests, Divestment and Just Transition, Indigenous Rights, a Feminist Agenda for a Green New Deal, and UN Forums. Osprey is the author of the award-winning book,"Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature." To learn more about Osprey Orielle Lake and WECAN International: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WECAN.Intl Twitter: @WECAN_INTL Instagram: @wecan_intl Photo credit: Erik McGregor

Season 5 Ep 10: Kellie Stecher – OB/GYN, Co-Founder & President of Patient Care Heroes

Tes Silverman — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Kellie Stecher is an OB/GYN and Co-Founder and President of Patient Care Heroes, as well as the Governor of the 7th District of the American Medical Women’s Association, and advisor to multiple other companies, focusing on patient and staff safety and mental health. She has won the Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s Top Doctors’ Rising Star award for the last three years. She was recently runner-up for The Sharp Index: Physician Well-Being Leader of the Year. She also won a Silver Anthem award. Her work has made her an invaluable contributor to local and national publications, news and podcasts. Her focus is on advocacy and policy change, centering around safety and equity. She is the author of the book, “Delivering” which is out now. The book is meant to empower women, mothers, working women, women in healthcare, and to inspire change. To learn more about Kellie Stecher, M.D.: Website: https://kelliestechermd.com/ Patient Care Heroes: https://www.patientcareheroes.com/ The book “Delivering”: https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Kellie-Lease-Stecher/dp/1914560159 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-stecher-md/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelliestecher/?hl=en Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/KellieStecherMD/

Season 5 Ep 9: Andrea Couture – Author of Embracing What Remains (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Andrea Couture. Andrea is an author and mother of three children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. Embracing What Remains is Andrea’s first memoir and book. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband, children, and her dog. To learn more about Andrea Couture: Facebook: Andrea M Couture, Author Instagram: @author.andrea.couture Twitter: acouture22 To learn more about Andrea’s book: Amazon book: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-What-Remains-Andrea-Couture/dp/0578928264/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Season 5 Ep 8: Kavita Tanna – Founder of Globally Reconnect

Tes Silverman — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today’s guest is Kavita Tanna. Kavita is guided by the famous philosophy accredited to Mahatma Gandhi, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Her mission is to connect with like-minded individuals who wish to empower learners through inspiring, interconnected, and globally-minded holistic education. Kavita is a master educator and creative designer of integrated curriculum units, weaving impactful learning experiences, wellbeing, curriculum standards/ learning outcomes (state, IB, Honors, AP) and UN Sustainable Development Goals into unified experiences that restore joy to learning and teaching. She co-facilitates Project-Based Learning workshops and coaching sessions, linking staff to learners, educators, and experts around the world. As the cofounder of Educatio Rad School with Emily Post and Nick Salmon, Kavita helped launch Montana’s first project-based, experiential learning school built upon the values of kindness, acceptance and peace, uncovered through her listening process. In webinars, workshops and long-term partnerships, Kavita co-designs learning experiences and coaches educators with the roles they play in shaping the identities, attitudes and behaviors of learners, offering practical ideas for supporting discovery, exploration and meaning-making; building the foundations for global and intercultural-mindedness. Through her work as a passionate advocate and mentor for social-emotional-ethical intelligence and wellbeing integration in learning at all age levels, including parents, educators and administrators, her vision is to see holistic wellbeing practices embedded into global competence education. To learn more about Kavita: Website: https://www.globallyreconnect.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-t-985309153/

Season 5 Ep 7: Jeanee James – Photographer, Artist, Alaskan Pilgrim (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Jeanee James. Jeanee is an award winning photographer, sculptor and potter. She’s also an adventurist, who has seen much of the world. She lives her life with passion and gratitude and believes we create and design each chapter in our life book. Her story is an extraordinary one that will inspire you to be proactive in creating more joy and going after that passion you put on hold because life took over. Jeanee is an Alaskan, raised in the beautiful town of Homer, a place that is in her DNA and sculpted who she is. She says it gave her the foundation of her journey in art, adventure and travel. Her love of art started in Alaska, receiving an art scholarship, but she changed paths and achieved a degree in Travel and Tourism. She has backpacked all over Europe, lived on a kibbutz in Israel, was a deckhand, filleted huge halibut in Alaska, been a tour director through the Canadian Rockies, climbed the pyramids in Egypt, floated in the Dead Sea, scuba dived in the Red Sea, hiked in Australia, explored the Tahitian Islands and people, worked on luxury cruise ships traveling the world. She hiked 556 miles solo across Spain on the sacred pilgrimage called El Camino De Santiago. She was named Woman Artist of the Year Brevard County central Florida 2008, Best Photography studio/Photographer Readers Choice Florida 2016 Won National Honors in sculpting with Genius Women in the Arts 2020 She created, designed and leads Women’s Art Retreats she calls “Untethered”, a creative adventure for women to reboot, refill and feed women’s souls through art, hiking, music, food and inspiration. Here is her story, with lessons of love, heartache, gratitude and ultimately following your dreams. To learn more about Jeanee James and her custom private group, Untethered retreat: Facebook: Jeanee Seljestad James Email: jeanee@jeaneej.com Website: www.jeaneej.com YouTube: Alaskan Pilgrim

Season 5 Ep 6: Jessica Cox – Motivational Speaker, “Possible Thinking” Business Consultant, Guinness World Record Holder

Tes Silverman — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 03:45:00 +0000

My guest today is Jessica Cox. Born without arms, Jessica drives cars, surfs, scuba dives, and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. She believes that the way we think has a greater impact on our lives than our physical constraints. To prove her point while also overcoming her greatest fear, in 2008 Jessica became the first pilot in aviation history licensed to fly a plane with just her feet. Since then, she has visited 27 countries sharing her inspirational message as a keynote speaker. To learn more about Jessica: Website: https://jessicacox.com/ Facebook: JessicaCox IG: rightfooted LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rightfooted/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF7Ogv-CKkU

Season 5 Ep 5: LaTasha Y. Benn – Founder of Love Your Beauty, LLC (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with LaTasha Y. Benn. LaTasha is the founder of Love Your Beauty, LLC, a Beauty + Fitness brand. She began her professional beauty journey in 2005 in Chicago, IL, where she started doing makeup for friends and family. Since then, LaTasha has received training from celebrity makeup artists, as well as worked for MAC Cosmetics, Benefit Cosmetics and Laura Mercier. She has grown her makeup career by doing makeup for theatre productions, weddings and fashion shows, and obtained her Esthetician License in 2013. Once licensed, she started to offer skin care services in addition to her makeup services. After a successful career in Chicago, LaTasha packed up her tools and took her skills down south to Tampa, FL. Formally known as LYBartistry, LaTasha has rebranded her business to Love Your Beauty, LLC, a Beauty & Wellness brand, in which she has expanded her services and now offers makeup services, skincare consultations, fitness products & apparel, and promotes self-care & mental wellness. LaTasha took her passion for fitness, wellness and beauty and made it her business, while shifting her focus from external beauty to internal beauty. To learn more about LaTasha: SOCIAL MEDIA: IG: @loveyourbeauty_llc Facebook: @loveyourbeautyllc

Season 5 Ep 4: Katherine Lucey – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Solar Sister

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Katherine Lucey. Katherine is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Solar Sister, a social enterprise investing in women entrepreneurs to bring clean energy access to off-grid communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Katherine is a Schwab Foundation Entrepreneur of the Year, an Ashoka Fellow, and a Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Entrepreneur. She has received recognition and awards for her work with Solar Sister including Forbes “50 Over 50 Women of Impact”, Clinton Global Initiative, Social Venture Network, C3E, and International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Champion of Change Award. She holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia. Prior to becoming a social entrepreneur, Katherine spent over 20 years as an investment banker on Wall Street providing structured finance solutions to the energy sector. Social Media: Twitter: @Solar_Sister and @KatherineHLucey Instagram: @iamsolarister Facebook: Solar Sister Linkedin: Katherine Lucey https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelucey/ Solar Sister https://www.linkedin.com/company/solar

Season 5 Ep 3: Gae Polisner – Young Adult Author (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Gae Polisner. Gae is the award-winning author of six novels including the multi-award winning THE MEMORY OF THINGS which is used in schools around the country. A family law attorney and mediator by trade, but a writer by calling, Gae lives on Long Island with her husband, two sons, and a suspiciously-fictional-looking small dog she swore she’d never own. She is an avid swimmer and, when not writing, can be found in the open waters of the Long Island Sound. Her next book is forthcoming from Henry Holt in 2022. You may follow her on twitter and Instagram @gaepol, on facebook at gaepolisnerauthor, and find her books wherever books are sold. SEVEN CLUES TO HOME "... a modern-day Bridge to Terabithia." - Booklist. Junior Library Guild selection, now available from Alfred A Knopf/RHC. JACK KEROUAC IS DEAD TO ME "... consider her to be the best voice in the YA contemporary space." - YA Books Central. Now available Wednesday Books/St. Martin's Press. Also on audiobook! IN SIGHT OF STARS, from Wednesday Books/St. Martin's Press. Booklist, Starred Review. Winner, 2018 AudioFile Earphones Award; 2020 Keystone to Reading nominee; 2019 Wisconsin State "Just One More Page" selection; 2019 Teen Choice Book Award nominee. THE MEMORY OF THINGS, Winner, 2019 Golden Archer Wisconsin's Children's Choice Book Award; 2017 Wisconsin State "Just One More Page" selection; repeat NYLA Three Apples Book Award finalist; Keystone to Reading Book Award finalist; Nerdy Book Club Best, 2016; New York Times, Huffington Post, and New York Daily News, reviews. Now out on audio! Check out all my books here: http://gaepolisner.com/ Follow Gae Polisner: IG: @gaepol Twister: @gaepol Facebook: https://www.gaepolisner.com/

Season 5 Ep 2: Sema Basol – Co-Founder of Turkish-Women’s Initiative

Tes Silverman — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Sema Başol. Sema, who is Turkish-American, is a global marketing and public relations executive with over 35 years of experience both in the U.S. and in Turkey. Sema is the co-founder of Turkish-Women’s Initiative, a US-based non-profit, founded in 2008, that promotes the advancement of women through innovative community- based programs. She is also the founder of Change Leaders Association based in Turkey that provides leadership skills training for university women through its Sparks Program. Close to 500 young women have graduated from this program. The social change projects they have created and implemented have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The stories of the graduates are captured in Sema’s first book “Sparks: transformational stories of young women who dream of a better world” published in Turkey. To learn more about Sema Basol: Website: www.thetwi.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turkishwomensinitiative IG: https://www.instagram.com/turkishwomensinitiative/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thetwi/

Season 5 Ep 1; Valerie Bennis – Creator of Essence of Vali Aromatherapy Products & Founder of Fragrant Notes – a Lifestyle Blog for Women over 50 (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Valerie Bennis. Valerie is an award winning aromatherapist who created the Essence of Vali line of therapeutic products. She recently started a new chapter with the launch of her company, Fragrant Notes, a lifestyle blog for women over 50. Her mission is to inspire women to love and appreciate ALL that they are through all the phases of their life with purpose, self-care, passion and creativity. To learn more about Valerie Bennis: For Fragrant Notes: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefragrantnote Website: www.fragrantnotes.com For Essence of Vali: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essenceofvali Website: www.essenceofvali.com

Season 4 Ep 20: Liz Thompson – Chef Liz Thompson of Liz Thompson Marketing

Tes Silverman — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Chef Liz Thompson. Liz, a native New Yorker, started her first career in Advertising and Product Management after receiving her MBA in Marketing and Finance from Fordham University before she switched gears and attended the French Culinary Institute to become a pastry chef which has been her career path for the last 25 years. She worked in restaurants in New York for a few years before moving to Los Angeles to do an internship with Michelle Richard at restaurant Citrus. After that, Liz did a quick stint with Food & Wines from France doing wine and food pairings, worked at Tryst Restaurant then moved to Checkers Hotel, a 5-star hotel, as pastry chef, for 5 years. She then went out on her own and opened “The Pig, Memphis Style BBQ” in West L.A. and Universal City Walk as co-owner which received accolades in The New York Times, Newsweek, Bon Appetit, Gourmet and was named “Best BBQ in Los Angeles” by Los Angeles Magazine 3 years in a row. Liz then taught pastry and restaurant management at The Art Institute of California for 4 years before moving on to Recipe Formulation and New Product Development, which has become her passion. She loves to hyper focus on one ingredient and create countless different recipes which allows her head to spin out creatively which is another area of her expertise. Baking with Herbs Liz is passionate about Baking with the natural flavor of fresh herbs from her garden which creates a unique taste experience. She takes any of her recipes, be it pastry or custards and infuses them through sugars, dairy and simple syrups to even make cocktails. Imagine going into your garden and grabbing a handful of fresh basil, lemongrass, lavender and even rose petals to transform your already fabulous crème brulee, into something even more fabulous. The same goes for ice cream, cookies, chocolates and of course cocktails. How about a Rose Petal and Lime Cosmopolitan in a glass rimmed with Rose Sugar? Dive into the world of Baking with Herbs with us that has been in existence going back 2000 years ago to the Spice Trade when herbs were more valuable than gold. You will learn which ingredient in to infuse depending on recipe, be it heavy cream, sugar or butter and the differences in the methods of doing so. We will create the following simple recipes that will awaken both your sense of taste and smell! To learn more about Chef Liz Thompson: IG: Realdesserts FB: Chef Liz Thompson Website: https://www.lizthompsonmarketing.com/

Season 4 Ep 19: Ewa Kuc – Photographer/Educator/Co-Founder & Director of Soaring Acton Academy

Tes Silverman — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:45:00 +0000

My guest today is Ewa Kuc. Ewa was born and raised in Poland. In 2007, after obtaining a master's degree in Childhood Development with a specialization in Mass Media Education, she left Poland to become an AuPair in California, where she has settled, married and had her two daughters. In 2012 she opened her first business, Ewa Samples Photography, recently rebranded into May The Art Be With You. In January of 2022, Ewa joined Acton Academy, a network of independent owners of nontraditional schools and has since become the co-founder of Soaring - an Acton Academy - a non-profit private school in Morgan Hill, California. She also hosts an annual event for kids, Children's Business Fair, where for one day kids can become entrepreneurs and sell their products and services in person to the public. Ewa is certified: - Therapeutic Art Life Coach - Life Story Coach. She's in the process of obtaining a license for Be Body Positive Facilitator Training and Mindfulness Life Coaching certification. Her next life goal is to become a Body Image Life Coach for pre-teens, teens, and moms! To learn more about Ewa: IG: @ewa_samples FB for Soaring Acton Academy: https://www.facebook.com/SoaringActonAcademy FB for Morgan Hill Children’s Business Fair: https://www.facebook.com/MHChildrensBusinessFair FB for May The Art Be With You: https://www.facebook.com/MaytheartbewithyouEwaSamples

Season 4 Ep 18: Cheryl Thomas – Founding Director of Global Rights for Women

Tes Silverman — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Cheryl Thomas. Cheryl is the founding Director of Global Rights for Women. Since 1993, Cheryl has worked with partners around the world to promote women’s human rights and achieve effective legal reform to end gender based violence She has participated in the drafting of new laws on violence against women and girls, and trained legal and community professionals to enforce such laws in dozens of countries. She has worked closely with the United Nations to develop model standards on legal reform on gender based violence. Cheryl has participated in numerous UN Expert Group Meetings on violence against women including in 2008 when she co-chaired the meeting to draft UN Handbook for Legislation on Violence against Women. In 2011, she was recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of 150 “Women Who Shake the World”. In 2021, the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) awarded her Arabella Babb Mansfield Award for her professional achievements for women in the law.

Season 4 Ep 17: Kim Hunt – Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Pride Action Tank (PAT) (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Kim L. Hunt. Kim is a lifelong learner who continues to hone and invest her passion in organizational leadership, Black and LGBTQ+ liberation and storytelling. For over 25 years Ms. Hunt has used her platforms in storytelling, public speaking and civic engagement to curate brave, inclusive spaces for social change. She is currently the executive director of the Pride Action Tank (PAT), a project of AIDS Foundation Chicago, where she also serves as the senior director of Policy & Advocacy Operations. PAT is a multi-issue project incubator and think tank that focuses on action that leads to improved opportunities and outcomes for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups. Kim was previously the executive director of Affinity Community Services, a 25-year-old social justice organization that focuses on Black LGBTQ+ people. Prior to her work in LGBTQ+ communities, Kim’s work focused on urban planning and community and economic development. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including induction into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame and being named a Crain’s Chicago Notable LGBTQ Executive. She serves on the boards of Brave Space Alliance and One Roof Chicago, the OUT at CHM Planning Committee, the advisory boards of OTV and Wille’s Warriors. She is a founding co-host of OUTSpoken LGBTQ Storytelling, a monthly show in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, and a published author. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Iowa State University, a Master's in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master's in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago. Kim lives in Chicago with her wife and has three adult children and a dog. To learn more about Kim Hunt: Twitter: @chikimhunt62 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.l.hunt.14/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-l-hunt-7028674/ Photo credit: Rebecca Parrish of Interchange Productions

Season 4 Ep 16: Pilar Audain – MS, MPH, Associate Director for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation; Founder of the Wrap Your beYouty Movement

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:45:00 +0000

When one asks Pilar how she sees herself within the context of the community, she will immediately respond, “I am a Mother, a Sister, a Healer. I am a soldier on the front lines who creates safe spaces for my people to heal and grow.” As a Veteran of the United States Navy where she served as an Operations Specialist, her love of details and process, systems and strategy led her to the social service aspect of the human/health sciences. For seven years Pilar worked for the Chicago Department of Public health/CDC as an Infectious Disease Community Epidemiologist. Desiring to have a more hands on healing impact within the community, the next decade took Pilar on a magical journey through entrepreneurship; opening a healing shop featured on ABC7’s 190 North and HGTV which led to her being selected to represent Dove Soap in the international “Real Women, Real Beauty” Campaign. Her signature Gele, or headwrap, was so inspiring to women across the globe that a movement was formed launching Gele Day, an annual celebration of Healing for women of color, which led to the launching of Pilar’s non-profit organization, Wrap Your beYOUty Movement (WYBM). Now in its 10thYear, WYBM is committed to unearthing the most innovative and creative ways to address the current state of violence in Chicago and is committed to addressing the many forms of trauma that adversely impact the south and west sides of Chicago – especially as a result of the pandemic. Through Ancient indigenous artforms and healing practices, WYBM assists the women of the community in their journey to better engaging their children and their men. By facilitating safe spaces for Black people to share experiences, learn and build, healing takes place in the most profound way. WYBM empowers Black people to take what they learn back to their respective families, with an emphasis on training their own children. Pilar is also a former Arts Vendor for Chicago Public Schools, a 2021 Chicago Peace Fellow and Associate Director at Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Greater Chicago (TRHT). To learn more about Pilar Audain: Facebook: TRinigyal Pilar Audain IG: Pilar Sango Queen

Season 4 Ep 15: Sara Knizhnik – Chair of the Lake County (IL) State’s Attorney’s Office’s GVPI (Gun Violence Prevention Initiative) (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Sara Knizhnik. Sara holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She served as a university-level English-as-a-Second-Language Instructor at various universities in the Chicago area for 17 years before becoming first a volunteer, part-time gun violence prevention (GVP) advocate with Moms Demand Action and then a full-time, professional GVP advocate with the Newtown Action Alliance (NAA). Sara is the Director of Community Engagement for NAA, a national gun violence prevention (GVP) organization founded in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, CT in December 2012. Sara is also one of the Principals and founders of Purpose Storytellers, a clever public affairs firm dedicated to helping nonprofits get to the next level of policy influence and thought leadership. Sara spends her time, as both a professional and a volunteer, educating the public about how they can become active in the movements in support of gun violence prevention and criminal justice reform. She is also a Vernon Township Trustee. Sara lives in Vernon Hills, Illinois with her husband and two children. To learn more about Sara Knizhnik: Follow Me Everywhere via Linktree - Please click here.

Season 4 Ep 14: Joni Pursell – Financial Advisor/Motorcyclist Enthusiast

Tes Silverman — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:41:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Joni Pursell. Joni is a native Idahoan and began her financial career in 1984. She is an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Representative with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Joni assists clients in Wealth Management Solutions, Asset Allocation, Retirement Planning, Education Planning, Insurance and Annuities and Legacy Planning. She is passionate about her clients and helping them achieve THEIR goals. She is active in civic, business and mentoring programs throughout the Treasure Valley. She is the past president of the Women’s Business Center. She served on the Board of Directors for Walkin The Talk, a non-profit organization which enhances the esteem of kids and is delivered through the school system. She is a past member of International Toastmasters She also mentors business owners Joni lives in Eagle, Idaho. She has 2 children, Shea and Chase and loves being grandma (‘YAYA’) to Tegan, Langlei, Mason, Mila & Madeline (They are the cutest grandkids in the world!) She loves to ride her Harley and looks forward to one day riding cross country to Maine and eating some of that famous Maine lobster. Currently she is riding a 2020 Road Glide, fulfilling this dream. To learn more about Joni: Website: www.raymondjames.com/JoniPursell Website: www.nextlevelfinancialplanners.com Broker check: http://www.finra.org.brokercheck/ To find out about Joni’s cross country ride to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease: https://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/woman-embarks-34-day-ride-support-drive-cure-parkinsons/

Season 4 Ep 13: Mae Flores – Filipina Actress & Gender Equality Advocate for AAPI Heritage Month

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 May 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Mae Flores is an award-winning Filipina-American actress turned speaker and advocate. She is well-known for her role in the sci-Fi cult classic, “Atlantis Down” and her philanthropy-focused, independent music show, “Mae Flores Presents.” Mae fervently advocates for women’s rights and gender equality because she is also a two-time survivor of sexual assault. She has received multiple awards like the UN Global Goals Ambassador Award for her work with Gender Equality and the WNBA Redefine Women Award for her work in the sexual assault advocacy space. In 2017, she spoke on the importance of moving past the trauma of her assaults in a TEDx talk titled, “I’m Still Here”. She is the founder of “Light Me Up”, a program which uses the power of movement, voice and music to show survivors how to use tools that they already have within themselves to find their own paths to healing. Currently she is the producer of various projects that focus on storytelling and healing, like the podcast, “So, Tell Me About Your Dad”. Follow Mae Flores: Email: maeflores111@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missmaeflores IG: @officialmaeflores Mae Flores’ TEDx Talk, “I’m Still Here”: https://youtu.be/__K65pyMM64 Coming Soon: www.maeflores.com

Season 4 Ep 12: Marisa Zeppieri – Journalist/Mrs. New York/Speaker/Founder of LupusChick/Author of Chronically Fabulous

Tes Silverman — Thu, 12 May 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Marisa Zeppieri. Marisa is a former journalist and Mrs. New York, and today is a speaker, the founder of NY nonprofit LupusChick, and the author of the memoir and cookbook, Chronically Fabulous. She is also a lupus patient and started LupusChick in 2007 as a way to provide resources, inspiration and encouragement to people living with autoimmune disease. In her free time, she loves to paint, road trip, cook, and spend time with her family and rescued terrier. You can follow Marisa on instagram @lupuschickofficial and on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/lupuschick - Her website is LupusChick.com

Season 4 Ep 11: Jennifer Burden – CEO & Founder of World Moms Network (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 May 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Jennifer Burden. Jennifer hails from the USA and is the Founder and CEO of World Moms Network, an award-winning online media organization and website promoting a world of peace through the common bonds of motherhood. Jennifer has been nominated Global Influencer Fellow and Social Media Fellow by the UN Foundation, invited to the White House, spoken at the World Bank for the right of a universal education for all children, and her writing has been featured on Impatient Optimists, The Huffington Post, ONE.org and BabyCenter. She is currently at Columbia University in NYC, where she is working toward her Executive Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in global policy studies. She is the mother of two girls and practices Heartfulness meditation. To learn more about Jennifer Burden: worldmomsblog@gmail.com To learn more about World Moms Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldmomsnetwork www.worldmomsnetwork.com Twitter: @WorldMomsNetwk IG: worldmomsnetwk

Season 4 Ep 10:June Millington – Co-Founder of Fanny; Co-Founder of IMA (Institute For The Musical Arts)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:45:00 +0000

June Millington “one of the hottest female guitarists in the industry”(Guitar Player Magazine) has been making music since she was a child playing ukulele in her native Philippines. Having moved from Manila to California in the early sixties, she and her sister, bassist Jean, turned in their folk guitars for electric guitar and bass and formed a succession of all-girl bands. By 1969 they were in Hollywood with their band Fanny, one of the first all women’s rock bands to be signed to a major label (Reprise). Through five successful albums and extensive touring of Europe and North America, Fanny served notice that women could do more than simply sing, they could write and play passionate rock ‘n roll. As David Bowie said of the group in an interview with Rolling Stone:“ They were one of the finest f***ing rock bands of their time ... They were extraordinary: They wrote everything, they played like motherf***ers ... They are as important as anyone else who’s ever been, ever ...” (RS, January 2000). In 1975 June played on Cris Wiliamson’s “The Changer and the Changed” which launched her involvement in the genre of women’s music, and which led to being a co-founder and Artistic Director of the Institute for the Musical Arts [IMA], a non-profit organization for women and girls. IMA [www.ima.org] has been hosting Rock ‘n Roll Girls Camps each summer since 2002, and has grown into an internationally known teaching, performing and recording facility supporting women in music and music-related business. The founding board included activist/writer Angela Davis and acclaimed engineer/producer Roma Baran (Laurie Anderson, Rosalie Sorrels). June released her autobiography “Land of a Thousand Bridges: Island Girl in a Rock ‘n Roll World” in 2015; Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” is currently being released amid much excitement. June’s latest album, Snapshots was just released via IMA on her label Fabulous Records (all proceeds support programming). Available at https://www.ima.org/snapshots/ To learn more about June Millington: www.ima.org https://www.facebook.com/june.millington.1/ and of course, the fundraiser for Jean, www.gofundme.com/jean-millington-go Photo credit: Marita Madeloni

Season 4 Ep 9: Pranaadhika Sinha Devburman – Founder of One Million Against Abuse

Tes Silverman — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Pranaadhika Sinha Devburman. Pranaadhika is the Founder of One Million against Abuse, a public charitable trust * which focuses on advocacy around issues relating to personal safety education. She began her work on Child Sexual Abuse at the age of 10, founding the NGO Elaan in 2007. Her petition on change.org …

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Season 4 Ep 8: Laurie Kelley – Founder & President of Save One Life (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Laureen A. Kelley founded LA Kelley Communications, Inc., in 1990, after her child with hemophilia was born. She wanted to provide practical educational materials for families with bleeding disorders. Laurie is the author of 10 books on bleeding disorders, including Raising a Child with Hemophilia and Success as a Hemophilia Leader. She was founder and publisher of the Parent Empowerment Newsletter (PEN) for 31 years, and PEN’s Insurance Pulse for 11 years. Laurie also founded Project SHARE, a humanitarian program that donates millions of dollars’ worth of blood-clotting medicine annually to impoverished patients in developing countries. She is founder and president of Save One Life, a nonprofit child sponsorship agency for children with bleeding disorders in developing countries. Laurie was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and received her bachelor’s degree in child psychology from Regis College. She worked as a psychologist with handicapped children and adults for four years before earning her master’s degree in international economics and business from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Laurie worked for six years as an economic consultant at DRI/McGraw-Hill, before devoting her life to helping patients with bleeding disorders. To learn about Laurie Kelley: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.kelley.5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurieKelley2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laureen-kelley-31bb3b6/ To learn about Save One Life: https://saveonelife.net IG: saveonelife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaveOneLifeOrg/ Twitter: @SaveOneLifeInc

Season 4 Ep 7: Purnima Ramakrishnan – CSO of World Moms Network; Heartfulness Trainer & Host of GLOW by Heartfulness Webinar

Tes Silverman — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Purnima Ramakrishnan. Purnima is a Heartfulness Trainer and the Host of GLOW by Heartfulness Webinar which is a webinar series for women to teach heart-based meditation. She is also a UN awarded journalist, the recipient of the fellowship in Journalism by International Reporting Project, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and recipient of the BlogHer International Activist Award. She is the Chief Strategy Officer at World Moms Network, a Forbes Top 100 Website for Women, uniting women from 30+ countries and 6 continents. She finds joy in meditation and writing, and writes passionately about parenting, womanhood, spirituality, climate, and social change. To learn more about Purnima: Facebook: purnima.ramakrishnan.7 Instagram: purnima.ramakrishnan Twitter: puma_vinod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purnimaramakrishnan/

Season 4 Ep 6: Heather Rogue – Stand-Up Comedian, Spoken-Word Poet, Activist (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Heather Rogue. Heather is a stand-up comedian based out of Sacramento, California. Formerly a traveling street performer and homeless activist, Heather settled in Sacramento in order to facilitate her gender transition. She worked as a journalist and writing tutor before discovering her true calling in stand-up comedy. She currently hosts shows at Sacramento's oldest comedy club, Laugh's Unlimited. She's also a spoken-word poet and has published two poetry chapbooks. On top of hosting a news-comedy show during the Pandemic, she's a two-time MC for the Sacramento Women's March, served as board-member for the Trans and Non-binary housing alliance, and currently works as a barista at Starbucks. To learn more about Heather Rogue: IG: @heather_comedy_rogue

Season 4 Ep 5: Mandy Sanghera – International Human Rights Activist, TEDx Speaker, Philanthropist (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:39:16 +0000

Mandy Sanghera is an award-winning philanthropist, community consultant and global campaigner, often referred to as a global catalyst from the UK. She is an international human rights activist and motivational TEDx speaker who travels all over the world, empowering & motivating others. With over three decades of experience, Mandy is an expert in various development-related fields. She has been driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, promoting advocacy & programming in the areas of human rights, gender equality, accountability and social justice globally. Mandy has helped hundreds of individuals and now reaches thousands through social media, worldwide TV appearances and public speaking engagements. This past November, she spoke at the US House of Representatives for the 3rd year in a row. She recently appeared at the World Economic Forum and supports AI for Social Good. In addition, she was celebrated among public figures such as Jacinda Ardern, Oprah Winfrey, Kamala Harris, as part of the GDL (Global Diversity List) 2020 for her tireless work in diversity and inclusion. For information on Mandy Sanghera: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007188226296 Twitter: @Mandy_Sanghera1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/uy0Nhf51J4U - #ALDHack2020 - Gender Equality Challenge - Ada Lovelace Day https://www.globaldiversitylist.org/public-life?fbclid=IwAR1SDYhRb6cKQbBCPiPmAJz_iYvt4NbckU4q8F3Q5JEt31KLu9t4u951S78

Season 4 Ep 4: Ada Cheng – Storyteller, Educator, and Speaker (Re-Release)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:45:00 +0000

Tes speaks with Dr. Ada Cheng. Ada is a professor-turned-storyteller, solo performer, and storytelling show producer. She was a tenured professor in sociology at DePaul University from 2001-2016 when she resigned to pursue storytelling and performance full time. She has been featured at storytelling shows and done her two solo performances all over the country. Ada is the producer and the host of five storytelling shows, including Pour One Out, Am I Man Enough?, Talk Stories: An Asian American / Asian Diaspora Storytelling Show, Speaking Truths Series, and This Is America: Truths through My Body. She creates platforms for people to tell difficult and vulnerable stories as well as for communities who may not have the opportunities otherwise. She is an adjunct faculty at Dominican University and a speaker for Illinois Humanities Speakers Bureau Program. She works full time as the Education and Outreach Specialist with Women's Leadership and Resource Center at UIC. Her motto: Make your life the best story you tell.

Season 4 Ep 3: Sarah Dayan Mueller – Author of Home in a Hundred Places

Tes Silverman — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Sarah Dayan Mueller. Sarah is a native of Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of two novels, including Home in a Hundred Places and Greater than the Still. Sarah received her B.A. in Communications and B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Buffalo. She went on to Brooklyn College to receive her Master of Science in Education with a focus on School Counseling, as well as her Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Trident University. Aside from writing her next novel, Sarah enjoys playing piano, ukulele, photography, and traveling the world. She lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband, son, and mother. To learn more about Sara Dayan Mueller: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahdayanmueller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdayanmueller TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahdayanmueller

Season 4 Ep 2: Leilanie Marianetti – Content Creator

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Leilanie Marianetti. Leilanie is a wife, mother of three and caregiver to her husband for the last 24 years. As a child she used to write stories. Being creative always seemed to spark joy for her. She continues to write today, only now, they're stories about what she knows best: her life, sharing the joys and struggles of caregiving, and how God's amazing grace has had its hand through all of it. Her hope is that by sharing her story she can raise awareness on caregiving and shed light on God's glory. To learn more about Leilanie: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lavishedingrace Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8VU44kY/ Mobile website: beacons.ai/lavishedingrace

Season 4 Ep 1: Lyn St. James – Racer, Advocate for Women in Motorsports

Tes Silverman — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Lyn St. James. Named one of the “Top 100 Female Athletes of the 20th Century” by Sports Illustrated, Lyn St. James has set 21 national and international speed records. As a seven-time competitor in the world's largest sporting event - the Indianapolis 500 - St. James earned Rookie of the Year Honors in 1992 and competed in 15 IndyCar races. She has competed all over the world, including twice at the 24 Hours of LeMans (1989, 91) with victories in the IMSA Series at Watkins Glen, Road America, Daytona, and Sebring. As recipient of the prestigious “Spirit of Ford” award, the “Guiding Woman in Sports Award”, the “Office Depot Visionary Sportswoman of the Year” and named on Automotive News list of the Top 100 Women in the Automotive Industry, she is an ideal speaker on women’s issues, gender and diversity. She serves on the board of ACCUS (Automobile Competition Committee of the United States) and on their Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, and represents North America on the FIA Women in Motorsports Commission. Lyn is passionate about mentoring young people in racing as well as women in automotive fields. To learn more about Lyn St. James: www.lynstjames.com lsjracing@aol.com

Season 3 Ep 20: Sara Knizhnik – Director of Community Engagement – Newtown Action Alliance/Advocate for Gun Violence Prevention and Criminal Justice Reform

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Season 3 Ep 19: Ilina D. Ewen – Writer & Accidental Activist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Ilina Ewen. Ilina has been called many things. She is a writer, marketing and brand strategist, communicator, advocate, and ally for equity and representation. With over 25 years of marketing and communications experience in the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors, Ilina specializes in translating consumer insights into profitable ideas. In 2003, Ilina started her own consulting firm helping clients identify their brand and create effective communications and marketing strategies. In addition to her firm, she has worked as a communications and brand strategist, Chief of Staff to the former First Lady of North Carolina, and Communications Director for several organizations. Ilina currently serves as the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Samet, a commercial construction management company in the Southeastern United States. Working Mothers Magazine named Ilina one of the top working mom bloggers in America. She uses her voice literally and figuratively as a public speaker and writer and has been known as an “accidental activist” who dedicates her time and talent to advocate for myriad issues. Specifically, she works towards social justice, community building, child and family resources, and women’s rights. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ilina loved to travel. Nowadays her spare time is spent watching mindless, guilty pleasure TV shows or reading. Yet no matter the climate, Ilina is driven by food. She loves to cook, eat, travel, and read all things food-related. She has two teenage sons and has been married for 21 years.

Season 3 Ep 18: Anthea Neri-Best – Producer, Actor

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Anthea Neri-Best. Anthea is an actress, singer, and human empowerment ambassador who appears as Kailani on TruTV's Tacoma FD, NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Mr. Mayor and as a chef and judge on Yummy TV's HMExpress. She can also be seen in numerous commercials and heard in many video games. Throughout her career, Anthea has performed at Carnegie Hall, Dodgers' Stadium, the Staples Center, and Lincoln Center; and she was a top-four finalist on GMA7's Pinoy Pop Superstar. In addition, she has appeared in Here Lies Love, Oliver!, Mamma Mia!, and the off-Broadway musical, Disenchanted. To learn more about Anthea Neri Best: IG|Twitter|Tiktok|FB: @officialanthea To find out more about FaceOn movie and how to support it: https://seedandspark.com/fund/faceonmovie#updates/33473

Season 3 Ep 17: Andrea Couture – Author of Embracing What Remains

Tes Silverman — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Season 3 Ep 16: LaTasha Y. Benn – Founder of Love Your Beauty, LLC

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Season 3 Ep 15: Jen Kramer – Founder of Year of Love Project

Tes Silverman — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Jen Kramer. Jen is a graduate of Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism management. Jen has spent more than 25 years in the private sector working for Fortune 500 companies and in the public sector, coordinating large-scale events for the Mayor’s Office of Special Events - working on the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Marathon, and the White Sox and Blackhawk ticker-tape parades to name a few. Jen was most recently the Director of Operations for both Chicago Ideas and the WNDR Museum, located in Chicago's West Loop. Additionally, Jen was the Director of University Events at DePaul University and the Director of Special Events at Navy Pier, tasked with re-imagining the Pier’s entertainment appeal as part of the largest redesign since Navy Pier's re-opening in 1995. Jen additionally teaches coursework on Special Events as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. Jen is the past president and largest personal fundraiser of Special Olympics Chicago, a board she’s served on since 2002. She grew up in a family where service above self was taught at a very young age, and looks for ongoing ways to make a difference in her community, and in Chicago. To learn more about Jen Kramer and Year of Love Project IG: @jkramerica or @yearofloveproject FB: facebook.com/jen.kramer

Season 3 Ep 14: Lindsay Stein – Chief of Social Impact – Havas, New York

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes Talks with Lindsay Stein. Lindsay took on the newly created role as Havas New York's Chief of Social Impact in September 2021. She is charged with partnering with marketers and organizations to help them leverage their own values in order to create research-based social impact solutions that drive tangible change. Before that, Stein served as the CEO of nonprofit Today, I’m Brave, dedicated to unlocking bravery in today’s youth so they can take on the challenges of tomorrow. Since taking the helm last summer, Stein has helped the organization define three pillars of inspiration and change, including diversity, equity and inclusion, education, and health and wellness. This July, Stein spearheaded the launch of Today, I’m Brave’s inaugural Brave Camp, an event that brought together individual donors and over 100 advertising agencies and production companies to fund low-income and BIPOC youth to attend a transformative week-long event designed to inspire self-confidence and bravery through immersive wilderness experiences and a curated Brave Curriculum. Prior to Today, I’m Brave, Stein served as the U.S. editor for Campaign Magazine, the world’s largest advertising trade publication, where she worked for several years to celebrate the industry, while helping to elevate it by holding agencies and brands accountable for doing work in the right way. During her time at Campaign, she launched the Female Frontier Awards and Power of Purpose Awards, evolved the Inclusivity and Creativity Awards and 40 Over 40 competition, and kicked off an agency-wide maternity and paternity report. To learn more about Lindsay Stein: Twitter & IG: @linsday_stein Here's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steinlindsay/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5524737 Havas NY Instagram: @havasnyc Havas Instagram: @havas Havas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/havas/mycompany/verification/ Havas NY Twitter: @havasnyc Havas Twitter: @havasny

Season 3 Ep 13: Anne Poirier – Founder of The Body Joyful Revolution; Author of The Body Joyful

Tes Silverman — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:45:00 +0000

My guest today is Anne Poirier. Having overcome her own eating, food, weight, and body image challenges, Anne Poirier wrote the book, “The Body Joyful - My journey from self-loathing to self-acceptance” to share her highly personal and life-changing journey. She is the leader of The Body Joyful Community, a private, non-judgmental space to empower women, regardless of size, shape or weight, to feel comfortable and confident in their bodies and selves. Anne is a certified intuitive eating counselor, eating disorder specialist and self-talk trainer. To learn more about Anne Poirier and The Body Joyful Revolution: Website: https://shapingperspectives.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-poirier-72b66344/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/shapingperspectives FB The Body Revolution: Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bodyjoyfulrevolution

Season 3 Ep 12: Kymberlee Kaye Raya – Speaker; Fitness Presenter; Marketing #GIRLBOSS

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Kymberlee Kaye Raya. Kymberlee is a sought after speaker, fitness presenter and marketing #GirlBoss. Her energy is through the roof and she brings comedy to every audience she embraces. Her approach is bold and transparent. She shows vulnerability and poise and helps shift mindsets with real stories and real failures. To learn more about Kymberlee Kaye Raya: Insta: @kymberleekaye Big Shot Marketing www.bigshotmarketing.com www.kymberleeraya.com Fly Girl Dance & Fitness www.flygirldance.com www.flykidzdance.com

Season 3 Ep 11: Carolyn Pinta – Teacher/Activist; Director of The Pinta Pride Project and BG Pride

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Carolyn Pinta. Carolyn is a teacher, mother and activist from the northwest suburbs of Chicago who is known for her ability to get the job done when it comes to making good trouble. Her biggest accomplishment is acting as Director of The Pinta Pride Project and BG Pride, her family's nonprofit that has brought three pride parades of thousands to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Carolyn works for many Democratic causes, but by far, honoring her bisexual teenage daughter by fighting for the rights of the LGBTQIA community is her biggest passion. Carolyn and her family have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, on the TODAY Show and in many interviews, publications and podcasts. To learn more about Carolyn Pinta and The Pinta Pride Project: Carolyn Pinta- she/her/hers The Pinta Pride Project Inc. pintaprideproject.com Facebook- BG Pride Instagram- bg_pride

Season 3 Ep 10: Elsa W. Smith- Founder and Principal of the Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC

Tes Silverman — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Elsa W. Smith. Elsa is the founder and principal of the Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC. Elsa focuses her practice on wills and estate planning. She counsels individuals, families and business owners in the creation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives. She has over 20 years' experience as an attorney. She is a native Spanish speaker of Afro-Cuban descent. Elsa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami. Elsa is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Elsa W. Smith belongs to the Maryland State Bar Association's Estate & Trust Law Section, Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. In October 2020, she was a presenter on the Maryland Attorney General’s COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Virtual Life & Health Planning Community Forum, discussing the importance of estate planning. In 2020, Elsa published an article in the Maryland Bar Journal on how estate planning attorneys can leverage technology to serve more diverse populations. Elsa is a proud member of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA), a professional development organization. She is the Vice President of the organization's Maryland Capital Chapter. In 2020, she was chosen as a Top Ten Business Woman of ABWA - the fifth in Maryland Capital Chapter's history. Attorney Elsa W. Smith has been a guest on radio, television, webinars and podcasts. Elsa has a vibrant YouTube channel @elsawsmithlaw dedicated to providing free information on wills and estate planning topics. She also has an active social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. The Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC is proudly minority and woman-owned. Elsa's passion is empowering women through estate planning. Another firm goal is to stem the loss of generational wealth through proper planning. Elsa was recognized as a 2021 Maryland Super Lawyer in the area of estate planning. To learn more about Elsa W. Smith: Website: www.elsawsmithlaw.com Email: elsawsmithlaw.com Twitter: @ElsaWSmithLaw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsawsmithlaw/

Season 3 Ep 9: Heather Rogue – Stand-Up Comedian, Spoken-Word Poet, Activist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Season 3 Ep 8: Cynthia Changyit Levin – Author and Activist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:45:00 +0000

This week marks r(E)volutionary Woman’s 1 year anniversary. Since airing this podcast a year ago, many of my guests have gone on to create incredible initiatives that are benefiting their communities. With that in mind, I thought I would invite my very first guest from a year ago, Cynthia Changyit Levin, to talk about what she’s been up to since she was on my show. Cynthia is a mother, advocate, writer, and speaker. A rare breed of non-partisan activist who works across a variety of issues, she coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress. She advocated side-by-side with her two children from their toddler to teen years and crafted a new approach to advocacy based upon her strengths as a mother. Cynthia’s writing and work has appeared in The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Washington Post, and many other national and regional publications. She received the 2021 Cameron Duncan Media Award from RESULTS Educational Fund for her citizen journalism on poverty issues. When she’s not changing the world, Cynthia is usually curled up reading sci-fi/fantasy novels or comic books in which someone else is saving the world. To learn more about Cynthia Changyit Levin: she/her/hers www.changyit.com Twitter: @ccylevin Facebook: cindy.c.levin Instagram: @ccylevin Author of forthcoming book “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started” launching February 2022!

Season 3 Ep 7: Ginger Leopoldo – Founding Member of Pintig Cultural Group & Artistic Director of CIRCA (Center for Immigrant Resources & Community Arts)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Ginger Leopoldo. Ginger is an educator, actor, director, and community organizer. She is a proud founding member of Pintig Cultural Group and the founding Artistic Director of the Center for Immigrant Resources and Community Arts (CIRCA). Her work includes performing, directing, producing, and facilitating theatre productions and workshops of all ages. Ginger has helped to create a youth heritage curriculum with techniques that utilize a basic integrated theatre arts workshop methodology, as well as a facilitator of Activism & Art workshops for college students. She received her B.A. and M.A. in theater from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ginger has collaborated with other theatre organizations around Chicago such as Old World Theatre Company and A-Squared Theatre Workshop. With over 20 years of experience as an educator and literacy coach for public school teachers through a nonprofit that engages at-risk youth with arts-based literacy programs, she has also been the Program Director for America’s Children’s Museum on Wheels: StoryBus, delivering an interactive hands-on literacy experience for young learners throughout Chicago. Most recently she has taught ESL to students in China and is an adjunct lecturer with the ESL program at the University of the Potomac. In 2020, she led CIRCA Pintig to adjust to global virtual events and productions for the community. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in organizational and educational leadership. To learn more about Ginger Leopoldo: IG: gingerenergy The Center for Immigrant Resources and Community Arts – Pintig, or CIRCA-Pintig (CP) for short, is a 30-year Chicago-based organization whose mission is to engage community members in addressing critical needs of immigrant communities in creative, participatory, and empowering ways. As its name underscores, CP’s mission is two-pronged. The Immigrant Resources (IR) focus is on providing much-needed resources and services as well as access to these through grassroots activities and campaigns primarily for, from, and by immigrant communities. The Community Arts (CA) focus is on developing, nurturing, and popularizing community arts aesthetic and pedagogy that speaks of the immigrant experience within the changing multicultural American landscape as well as celebrating the histories and artistic legacies of America’s diverse cultural terrain through participatory art creation. Pintig is a Filipino term for “heartbeat” or “pulse”. CP’s almost three-decade practice and tradition were borne out of and honed through Pintig’s active cultural work since 1991. CP’s work may be summed up in three foundational principles – educate-organize-mobilize (E-O-M). Vision: We believe in the power of the arts for engaging community members in building and nurturing thriving communities that are fully empowered to determine their collective destinies. Our vision of a just and humane society rests upon our core belief that our communities can play a significant role and can contribute meaningfully towards upholding human rights for all and uplifting the human ideals that value life, freedom, justice and nurture individual human potentials to the fullest. Mission: In the light of our vision, we will educate, mobilize, and organize community members, primarily immigrants and their families, through community arts-based and community-centered intergenerational programs and services. Website: www.circapintig.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/circapintigtheatre YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnFfHeOUDlePtzh9Yb8p98Q Intagram:@circapintigtheatre Twitter circa_pintig

Season 3 Ep 6: Rita Dave – Esq; Dave Law PC

Tes Silverman — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Rita Dave. Rita is a first generation immigrant who arrived from India at the age of 7 years old. After graduating from Queens College with a Psychology undergraduate degree, she attended New York Law School and began practicing law in 1992. Having always worked for lawyers since the age of 14, she's participated in large tort and products liability litigation, and as a lawyer, her practice includes real estate, estate and immigration. She received an honor in the United States Congress and this tribute was read into the record on the floors of Congress. Rita's dedication to justice resulted in her practice focusing on actual innocence work, and she strives to help those who are innocent, falsely accused and wrongfully convicted to regain their freedom. Her mission is to see that there is in fact true justice and that "presumption of innocence" is not just a premise but a reality. To learn more about Rita Dave: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davshelat IG: Daverita2015

Season 3 Ep 5: Melissa DuPrey – Actor, Producer, Comic, Playwright

Tes Silverman — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Melissa DuPrey. Melissa is a multidisciplinary artist with roots from Humboldt Park, Chicago. After earning double Bachelor degrees from the University of Houston, she returned to Chicago to join the all-Latina theatre company, Teatro Luna. Her one-woman show, SEXomedy (2012), was developed during their monthly series for women of color in the arts and received a Chicago Reader Recommendation, a Member's Pick, and had a successful debut Off-Broadway in New York. The popular show spurred a progressive sequel, SEXomedy 2.0, which debuted at Steppenwolf Theater in April 2019. Her second solo show, SUSHI-frito, has also been critically acclaimed as part of MPAACT's Signature Series for solo artists. In 2014, she was selected as a new talent in the ABC Diversity Showcase in New York City. DuPrey is also a community organizer and spiritualist who also launched The Good Grief Project- an extension of the social justice component from her play GOOD GRIEF, where communities of color are connected to local, accessible and multidisciplinary mental and spiritual wellness practitioners of color. Her full-length play BRUJAJA was selected as part of 16th Street’s New Play Pop Up Reading Series for 2019 and is slated for a world premiere in 2021 with UrbanTheater Company. She has performed stand-up comedy in Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. She is a featured actor in the Emmy-nominated web-series Brown Girls and has many regional and non regional theater credits in Chicago. She can currently be seen as DR. SARA ORTIZ on "Grey's Anatomy" (Season 17 and 18). Other TV credits include a recurring appearance on “Empire” (FOX), and guest appearances on “The Resident” (FOX), “Chicago PD” (NBC), and “The Chi” (Showtime). Film credits include: Relative (2022), Long Division (2022), Cherry (2020), Two in the Bush (2017), The Way We Speak (2014) and Bromance (2014). As a musician and active member of her community, she is dedicated to the preservation of Puerto Rican culture by way of the folkloric music, Bomba y Plena, with Africaribe and Las BomPleneras. She is currently an Ensemble Member at UrbanTheater Company and Artistic Associate at Sideshow Theater. To learn more about Melissa DuPrey: Website: www.melissaduprey.com Twitter & IG: @BoomBoomDuPrey News links: Chicago Sun Times coverage for Grey's Anatomy Review of Good Grief- A healing experience Please and Resistance in the face of Patriarchy Coverage of The Chicago Women's March and critique of lack of inclusivity Centering Black and Brown Narratives in Chicago as ED of Social Justice Theater

Season 3 Ep 4: Khem Khoeun – Skokie Village Trustee; President of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial

Tes Silverman — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Khem Khoeun. Trustee Khoeun has lived in Skokie since 2005 and was elected to the Village Board in 2021. When initially elected to the Skokie Park District Board in 2017, she became the first Cambodian-American woman elected to public office in the United States. Trustee Khoeun holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Political Science from Loyola University, Chicago. She is a Certified SAFe Product Owner/Manager and, in 2018, received a Courage & Leadership Award from the Devata Giving Circle. In addition to serving as a Commissioner and Vice-President on the Skokie Park District Board from 2017 to 2021, her numerous civic involvements include serving as a member of the Fairview Parent Equity Group and a volunteer with the Asian American Caucus. Trustee Khoeun also serves on the Board of Directors for the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic. Having been born in a refugee camp to Cambodian refugee parents, she currently serves as the President of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial. She and her husband chose to live in Skokie to raise their children, now ages 9 and 11. Trustee Khoeun enjoys Skokie’s ease of access to the expressway and public transit, the excellent schools, beautiful parks, affordable homes and the great diversity that all make Skokie a welcoming, safe place to live. To learn more about Khem Khoeun: Twitter & IG: @friendsofkhem

Season 3 Ep 3: Patricia Pastor – President of Nassau NOW

Tes Silverman — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:03:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Patricia Pastor. Patricia is a human rights attorney focused on immigration law and sexual assault law. Her work includes representing unaccompanied youth immigrants fleeing their countries due to gang violence, poverty, injustice, political and religious persecution. She pursues the release of detained migrants and works with families seeking permanent residency based on marriage and family relationships. Patricia pursues justice for survivors of sexual assault and harassment. She has a long- standing commitment to combating violence against women. Her work is informed by her prior experience investigating child sexual and physical abuse allegations for the NYPD and her history as a general counsel overseeing employment investigations. As Legislative Lead for NOW NYS and President of Nassau NOW, Patricia has been instrumental in promoting the election of women who demonstrate the values of equity for all and ethical leadership. She petitions for legislation on issues critical to women and marginalized communities. Possessing a deep sense of justice for these communities, Patricia regularly contributes pro bono legal services in immigration, at U.S. borders, and to victims of domestic violence. To learn more about Patricia Pastor: Website: www.pmpastorlaw.com Twitter: @2020TimesUp and @NowNassau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesup.2020 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patriciampastor

Season 3 Ep 2: Osprey Orielle Lake – Founder & Executive Director of the Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network (WECAN) Intl

Tes Silverman — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Season 3 Ep 1: Kim Hunt – Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Pride Action Tank (PAT)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Sally Lou Loveman – Founder & Creator of lovespeaks

Tes Silverman — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Sally Lou Oaks Loveman is the former audience producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show who lives her purpose by connecting with audiences. When she was age fourteen, she tuned into her passion for television when she was an audience member at The Mike Douglas Show and spotted a woman on the set with a clipboard. Sally Lou had no idea what this woman did, but she knew she would do it one day too. After her thirty-six-year career in television and having entertained over half a million people from the Oprah stage, Loveman shares her “do what you love” message through her business, lovespeaks, and her new book Speak: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting Blending the genres of memoir and self-improvement, Speak shares Sally Lou’s story while offering tips to help readers become better speakers and storytellers. Filled with humor and truth, Speak encourages readers to speak, to speak up, to speak their story, to speak without fear and to have some fun with it. Speaking well in front of others is not only a career asset, it’s a life asset and Sally Lou Loveman is on a mission to prepare everyone for their stage.

Jannelle So – CEO & Executive Producer of Jannelle So Productions

Tes Silverman — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Jannelle So. Jannelle is a Filipino-American media pioneer, who made a name for herself as the creator, and original host and producer of America’s first and only daily talks show for and about the Filipinos, “Kababayan TODAY” on KSCI-TV LA18. The show that ran for 8.5 years under Jannelle's leadership, was also the longest-running Filipino daily talk show outside of the Philippines. Jannelle is now CEO / Executive Producer of her own company which she launched in 2015-Jannelle So Productions, Inc. In July 2017, she launched her new weekly magazine/lifestyle show, “SO Jannelle” which airs on US-wide cable channel The Filipino Channel, the premier Global Filipino Channel, with replays on ANC; and with over-the-air distribution on KSCITV-LA18 in Southern CA. Jannelle and her JSP team also produce internal videos for select corporate clients. During the pandemic, Jannelle has also become a hands-on mom to her 5yo daughter, Lilly and 2yo son, Leo; effectively balancing a thriving life of entrepreneurship and motherhood. Jannelle’s hard work and accomplishments as a media practitioner has been recognized by mainstream and Filipino organizations. This year, 2020 – Jannelle was included in the prestigious list of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINOS, to celebrate the 10 th year of TOFA, The Outstanding Filipinos in America, at the Carnegie Hall in New York City, to which Jannelle was first inducted in 2018. In 2013, Jannelle received the Outstanding Community Reporting award from New America Media, on her story about human trafficking. In the same year, Jannelle was honored by The Los Angeles Filipino Association of Filipino Employees for her contributions to the Filipino- American media landscape. As well, she received the “Bayanihan” Spirit award from the historic Filipinotown neighborhood council. In 2011 Jannelle received an Honorable Mention from the Los Angeles Press Club at the 53rd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards. In the same year, she was also named as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the US by Filipina Women’s Network. Jannelle is also very active in social work and community service. She currently serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA-National) and on the Board of NaFFAA Greater Los Angeles region. In 2012 - Jannelle was the youngest person elected to the Board of Directors for Gawad Kalinga-USA, a non-profit group aiming to eradicate poverty in the Philippines by building communities through values-formation and social entrepreneurship. In 2013 - Jannelle was also invited to join the LA Associates Board of Teach for America, an American non-profit organization the aims to make education available to children of low-income families. She is also a passionate volunteer for the Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF), a group dealing with domestic violence issues. In 2012, Jannelle chaired the month-long Filipino American History celebration in the City of Carson, CA, for which she was recognized as “Supreme Bayani (Hero)” by the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce in the SouthBay. Carson City officials in Southern CA came out with a proclamation on Jannelle’s achievements. Prior to migrating to the U.S. Jannelle was an accomplished media practitioner in the Philippines where she had a 6-year print and broadcast journalism career, which includes coverage of top local and international events such as the 1997 ASEAN Informal Summit in Malaysia, 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok and 2002 Asian Games in Korea, 1998 Philippine Presidential Elections, 2000 Centennial Celebrations in the Philippines, and 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston, Texas. She has also regularly covered the fights of Philippine boxing pride Manny Pacquiao. In addition to TV, Jannelle also maintained a weekly lifestyle column and a separate weekly sports column in The Philippine Star, a national paper in the Philippines. Currently, Jannelle has also written a weekly column in Balita, one of the leading Filipino American newspapers. Jannelle graduated cum laude with a BA in Communication Arts, and was awarded second honors of the entire graduating class from Miriam College, Inc., Philippines, where she was an honor scholar. In 1998, Jannelle was nominated to the Top 10 Most Outstanding Students of the Philippines. In Los Angeles, she took up a certificate course in print and broadcast Journalism at UCLA. === CONNECT WITH JANNELLE: Email: info@jannellesoproductions.com On YouTube: YouTube.com/SoJannelleTV On Facebook: facebook.com/SoJannelleTV On Instagram: instagram.com/SoJannelleTV On Twitter: twitter.com/JannelleSo On Kumu: @SoJannelle

Jeannine Harvey – Co-Founder for Feed Our Democracy

Tes Silverman — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Jeannine Harvey. Jeannine is an award-winning content producer and brand strategist. She is passionate about the possibilities that emerge from the intersection of storytelling, community, and collaborative disruption. Jeannine is co-founder and chief partnerships officer for Feed Our Democracy (FoD), a Public Benefit Corporation that promotes civic engagement and community-led change. Jeannine has long been an advocate for gender equality, and the health, rights and wellbeing of women and children. At the ONE Campaign, she created and managed a girls and women’s initiative designed to amplify voices and stories. As director of digital strategy at PBS, she designed overall strategy and creative marketing campaigns to engage children and parents around educational content. She believes in the inherent good in people, that action leads to more action, and that sharing our stories lead to connection and empathy. To learn more about Jeannine Harvey and Feed Our Democracy: IG: @jeannineharvey1 Twitter: @JeannineAHarvey Facebook: @FeedtheDemocracy

Emily Teng – Founder of Blessings in a Bag

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:45:00 +0000

My guest today is Emily Teng. Emily knows a thing or two about dreaming. She has always dreamed of possibilities when others see problems. She knows what it's like to be the underdog or misfit, fighting to be seen, valued, and heard as a sensitive soul to now leading an award-winning non-profit based in Singapore, Blessings in a Bag. Her friends liken her to Professor X saying: “Emily is not bald, but she takes in those who have been overlooked, forgotten, or left behind, and sees their unique gifts. She brings them together and uses their superpowers to change the world.” Her decades-long work as a Community Leader received Singapore’s President’s Award for commitment to ‘rallying community spirit’ and Emily was also named world’s most inspiring leader and change-maker by Facebook in 2018. She also represented Singapore in the United States’ Women in Leadership in ASEAN as part of the Young South-East-Asia Leadership Initiative by the State Department of the USA. In 2019, she was honoured by Generation T Asia (Tatler) as “the next generation of influencers” who are changing the face of future leadership. In 2020, Women’s Weekly named Emily one of the ‘Great Women of Our Time’ in Public Service and Education. She has taken her experiences and wisdom and turned it into a life of service for the greater good. She is currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband where she lives out her new dream: supporting other change makers, visionary founders and heart-led leaders to rest, reimagine and birth their dreams to the world. In so doing, the world is transformed -- one person and one dream at a time. To learn more about Emily Teng and Blessings in a Bag: IG: http://www.instagram.com/emilywjteng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywjteng/ Website: http://www.emilyteng.com

Kirsten Doyle – Creator of Word Salad with Coffee & My Gen X Life

Tes Silverman — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Kirsten Doyle. Kirsten is a writer and content creator who was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and now lives in Toronto, Canada. As a child she dreamed of a career in psychology, but after she obtained her Bachelor’s degree, life took her on a different path. She embarked on a career in information technology – the career that brought her to Canada in 2000. After she lost her job to corporate downsizing, she combined her love of writing with her passion for mental health advocacy and launched a career as a mental health and addictions writer. Kirsten is a strong believer in human rights, and actively works to promote the rights of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and disability communities. Through her athletics coaching and volunteer activities at the local elementary school, she has worked with many refugee children and their families. She is part of the Special Education Advisory Committee at the Toronto District School Board, and she is on the Board of Directors of Citizens With Disabilities – Ontario. She is also a member of the Community Police Liaison Committee, where she is advocating for anti-racism within the police system. One of Kirsten’s pandemic projects was to start two new YouTube channels. Word Salad With Coffee is focused on writing-related content. She combines light relief (because we all need a good laugh) with writing tips for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills (because the world needs more writers). My Gen X Life is a channel where Kirsten talks about what’s going on with her family and offers her unfiltered opinions about the state of the world. Kirsten lives with her husband and has two teenage sons. Her older boy is autistic and is a Special Olympics champion. Her younger son is a force of nature with big goals of his own to change the world. Social media YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MyGenXLife https://youtube.com/c/WordSaladWithCoffee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mygenxlife/ https://www.facebook.com/wordsaladwithcoffee/ Twitter: @my_genx_life @wordsaladcoffee Instagram: @my_genx_life @wordsaladwithcoffee TikTok: @my_genx_life

Hilary Berger – Founder & CEO of Work Like a Mother

Tes Silverman — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Dr. Hilary S. Berger, Ed.D., LPC. is the Founder & CEO of Work Like a Mother®, a nationwide & award-winning career counseling program for women, and is a Mental Health based Career Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She proudly serves working women, stay-at-home mothers, college students, graduates, and career changers at all stages of their lives. For over 20 years Hilary has passionately counseled mothers to re-build their professional purpose, career competencies, and most importantly their confidence while raising children. Hilary has partnered with indeed.com, pioneered and successfully served close to 3000 women through her solution-oriented comprehensive career counseling system designed exclusively through the unique lens of women’s life stages and the realities of mother’s lives. She has written articles on the Career Implications for Stay at Home Moms, runs career academies, career boot camps, and intensive career accelerator programs for large and small audiences of women across all stages of life and work. She has been privileged to present the Work Like a Mother® career development model at the global National Career Development Association annual conference and is honored to be interviewed by numerous media outlets to raise awareness about issues facing professional women who become mothers. She has contributed to segments on this topic for TV, Radio, and Print Publications for USA Today, CBS, CNBC, Good Housekeeping Magazine, 1010Wins, Al Jazeera, and News 8 Connecticut, and related podcasts including REvolutionary Woman and Single Process.Me. She is a highly experienced college administrator, counselor, and adjunct instructor in psychology and career services at both private universities and public community colleges. She recently served as a career advisor for Teachers College, Columbia University where she is an alumnus, is now proudly affiliated with Teachers College, Columbia University Alumni Career Coaching Program, and was honored to serve this past year as co-chair for the professional development committee for MNYCCPOA and was the recipient for the 2021 Alva Cooper Award for best practices and most innovative counseling model for women. She is now dedicated to shaping a new narrative and framework for young women in high school and college to have a career roadmap for their future where motherhood is recognized as a legitimate aspect of their career journey She is an advisory board member and instructor for the SHE WORKS program through Connecticut-based, Live Girl. Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/worklikeamother Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worklikeamother Twitter: @WorkLikeMother

Laurie Kelley – Founder & President of Save One Life

Tes Silverman — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Shijuade Kadree (she/her) – Director of Diversity Strategy for Snap, Inc & Founder of Compass Strategies Consulting

Tes Silverman — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Shijuade Kadree. Shijuade is the Director of Diversity for Snap, Inc, the parent company of SnapChat. Prior to joining SnapChat, she was the Chief Advocacy Officer for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, as well as a legislative counsel for the New York City Council. An alumna of Emory University, Shijuade graduated with a joint degree from the Schools of Law and Public Health. A former defense attorney with Brooklyn Defender Services, Shijuade has significant government relations, policy, strategic planning and stakeholder cultivation and engagement experience. In addition to being the Director of Diversity for Snap, Inc, Shijuade is the Founder of Compass Strategies Consulting, which partners with organizations and community leaders to create effective management practices and powerful strategies for transformation. She has legislative and organizational policy drafting experience, and leadership and executive coaching practice, across multiple interests and sectors, which informs how she tailors her guidance and approach for each client. Shijuade has worked with all levels of government, for-profit and nonprofit sectors, striving to ensure that the work being done is thoughtful, innovative, and inclusive, with an explicitly intersectional lens. She centers her work from a black, queer, feminist perspective, believing that when all of those needs are engaged and addressed, all will benefit from the outcome. A recipient of multiple awards for her work, she is also a sought after speaker, panelist and moderator. Shijuade resides in Atlanta with her wife and children.

Diena Haryana – Founder of SEJIWA Foundation

Tes Silverman — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Despite her rough childhood situation, Diena managed to win respectable scholarships: One year exchange student (AFS) in Delaware, USA, during her teenage era. She also won a scholarship from IKIP Jakarta for her university study. The last one was a scholarship to do her master’s degree in English Language Teaching in Warwick University, UK, from The British Council. Before founding SEJIWA Foundation, Diena worked in several companies and as a lecturer in her alma mater. She had passion in training and developing human resources. She then formed Business Dynamics, a training and consulting company, serving national and international companies. Business Dynamics focused on developing leaders, managers, supervisors, and workers to create a positive work environment in order to improve productivity. Later on, she found a call for humanity service, particularly in dealing with bullying issues in schools and homes in Indonesia. The deaths of students in schools due to hazing and bullying were considered just a phase of children’s lives. She then set up SEJIWA Foundation, a non-profit organization focusing on child protection. She managed the 2 entities at the same time. However, after 21 years of service in Business Dynamics, she finally decided to leave Business Dynamics and dedicate her time entirely to SEJIWA Foundation. Diena plans to continue her work for children, ensuring children to live with dignity and respect in nurturing and safe environments. To learn more about Diena Haryana: Email: diena.haryana@gmail.com Twitter: @DienaHaryana IG: @dienaharyana To Learn more about SEJIWA Foundation: Website: http://www.sejiwa.org Email: sejiwa.foundation@gmail.com Twitter: @YayasanSejiwa IG: @yayasansejiwa YouTube: Yayasan SEJIWA

Yvonne Watson – Dean of Curriculum and Learning – Parsons School of Design

Tes Silverman — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Yvonne Watson. Yvonne is an educator, designer and academic who has held a number of positions in art & design higher education. She currently serves as Dean Curriculum + Learning & Special Advisor to the Provost Office on Curriculum Parsons School of Design and is an Associate Professor in the School of Fashion at. Since 2010 she has served in key leadership roles in the School of Fashion, first as Director of Academic Affairs and then as School Associate Dean. Yvonne’s expertise and experience have been integral to our curricular planning for many years, at the school, Parsons, and university levels. Her role as Advisor to the Provost's Office on Curriculum will allow Yvonne to expand upon this work and ensure that the curricular needs and priorities of Parsons are well represented at the university level, while formalizing the role she already plays in supporting cross-college and university-wide initiatives. The transition to online delivery as a result of the pandemic, and the imminent return to onsite teaching and learning, has altered many of our long-held views of how pedagogy and curriculum can be shaped. Yvonne will use her time in this role to bring leadership to the broader enquiry of how we can approach inclusive and innovative pedagogy within this changing landscape. Since 2018, Yvonne has served as Parsons’ Associate Dean of Curriculum and Learning. She previously served as the Associate Dean in the School of Fashion, where she was instrumental in the development and implementation of the BFA Fashion Design curriculum and articulation of pathways. She is also Associate Professor within the School of Fashion, where she has taught for over ten years. Yvonne's career has spanned roles that have encompassed both undergraduate and graduate studies as Program Director for BA Fashion Knitwear Design, MA Textile Design and Innovation, and MA Decorative Arts at Nottingham Trent University. She holds a Master’s in Globalization, Identity and Technology from The School of Humanities, Nottingham Trent University. Her interests are in transforming the current context for the global supply chain in order to raise awareness as to the inhuman practices that currently exist in the fashion industry, gender pay gap, below minimum or living wages for workers. The intention is to bridge the fashion industry and education so that we can collectively develop an alternative fashion supply chain with a vision to creating an industry where human rights and sustainable living goals are central. She has worked for developing and emerging communities and has travelled to areas such as Ethiopia and Mongolia, to work with communities of women to enhance their product development process. Her career has spanned roles that have encompassed both undergraduate and postgraduate program director for BA Fashion Knitwear Design, MA Textile Design and Innovation, and MA Decorative Arts at Nottingham Trent University. She holds a BA in Fashion Knitwear Design from Nottingham Trent University in the UK, and a Masters in Globalization, Identity and Technology from The School of Humanities, Nottingham Trent University. Early in her career, she worked for a mid-range knitwear design company in New York before returning to the United Kingdom, where she designed and manufactured her own fashion knitwear line, Alpha-Omega, which sold in the UK, US and Hong Kong, before becoming a full-time academic. To learn more about Yvonne Watson: https://www.aarp.org/disrupt-aging/stories/ideas/info-2016/yvonne-watson-fashion-disruptor.html Twitter: @yvonne_watson IG: @yvonneny10

Sophia Neghesti-Johnson – Visual Artist, Songwriter, Author and Co-Founder of Barefoot Baobab

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Sophia Neghesti-Johnson. Sophia is a visual artist, published author, and songwriter originally from Tanzania, now living in the U.S. Sophia’s photographs and mixed media paintings have been on exhibit in various U.S. cities, and her latest song, So Good, can be heard on all major streaming services. Having children, being an immigrant, and living far from her family has inspired Sophia to begin writing a children’s book series about the many tribes of Tanzania, with the first book, Koku’s Tanzania - Wahaya, being published on Amazon. Sophia is an active contributor of World Moms Network, a Forbes Top 100 website for women. As well as being a speaker in the award winning webinar series - GLOW - Heartfulness Webinars for women, Sophia is also a patron and pioneer of GLOW in its stages of inception and helped it grow and sustain. Sophia and her husband, Don, own a company, Barefoot Baobab, with which they encourage a love for reading and literacy, through storytelling and music. To learn more about Sophia Neghesti-Johnson: IG: Sophiloveslife IG: Sophi_the_artist (for her music) IG: Barefootbaobab (for their literacy company) Website: https://barefootbaobab.com Twitter: thnksaybesnj LinkedIn: Sophia Neghesti-Johnson

Bette Levy – Activist/Advocate; Soroptimist Interntational – Main Representative to the UN/NY; Special Advisor to the International President for Relationships & Strategic Planning

Tes Silverman — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Bette Levy. Bette has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio University and a Masters of Arts & a Masters of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to retiring in 2011, she worked for the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) for 38 years with primary expertise in children/ families and residential care. She was responsible for the development of a family & Youth advocacy movement. She was also responsible for developing national program guidelines for children’s residential care. Her secondary expertise at OMH was Disaster Risk Reduction. On September 11th, her office was forced into action due to the terrorist attacks and she served for 10 years as the lead disaster mental health & emergency preparedness liaison for NY State OMH to NYC Office of Emergency Management, NYS Emergency Management Office and to US Department of Homeland Security. After retiring, she became an independent Management & Culture Change Consultant as well as a consultant at the US Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services and the Building Bridges Initiative, where she was responsible for developing and facilitating a National Youth Advisory Council. She has been the author or contributor to chapters in several books, guidelines, tip sheets and articles on working with youth and their families in residential care and Peer movements (youth & family). She also served as a consultant to the US Department of Justice, Fraud Division for Children’s residential care services. Her role at the UN/NY, is as SI’s Main Representative and serves as Special Advisor to the International President for Relationships & Strategic Planning. Soroptimist International (SI), a large Women’s Rights organization working to transform the lives of women and girls in all their diversity across the life course. Soroptimist International and their five (5) Federations is a network comprised of over 72,000 club members in 121 countries, located in 3000 communities. Final thought : a quote from Antoine de Saint Euxpery .. “A Dream without a Goal is a Wish – A Goal without a Plan is just a Dream’

Valerie Bennis – Creator of Essence of Vali Aromatherapy Products & Founder of Fragrant Notes – A Lifestyle Blog for Women over 50

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Ada Cheng – Storyteller, Educator, and Speaker

Tes Silverman — Thu, 27 May 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Dr. Ada Cheng. Ada is a professor-turned-storyteller, solo performer, and storytelling show producer. She was a tenured professor in sociology at DePaul University from 2001-2016 when she resigned to pursue storytelling and performance full time. She has been featured at storytelling shows and done her two solo performances all over the country. Ada is the producer and the host of five storytelling shows, including Pour One Out, Am I Man Enough?, Talk Stories: An Asian American / Asian Diaspora Storytelling Show, Speaking Truths Series, and This Is America: Truths through My Body. She creates platforms for people to tell difficult and vulnerable stories as well as for communities who may not have the opportunities otherwise. She is an adjunct faculty at Dominican University and a speaker for Illinois Humanities Speakers Bureau Program. She works full time as the Education and Outreach Specialist with Women's Leadership and Resource Center at UIC. Her motto: Make your life the best story you tell. Ada Cheng, Ph.D. Most Recent News: This Is America: Truths through My Body is part of programming for 2020 Cook County Racial Equity Week Recipient for Asian Giving Circle Grant with National Cambodian Heritage Museum (2019-21) Speaking Engagements: Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, Illinois Humanities (2019-2022) https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/road-scholars-speakers-bureau/ Storytelling Show Producing/Hosting: Am I Man Enough? Pour One Out: A Monthly Storytelling Series Speaking Truths Series Talk Stories: An Asian American/Asian Diaspora Storytelling Show This Is America: Truths through My Body Contact Info and Social Media: Email: sj.ada.cheng@gmail.com Website: www.renegadeadacheng.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ada.cheng.98096 Facebook: www.facebook.com/dr.adacheng/ Instagram: sjadacheng YouTube: Renegade Ada Cheng

Melissa Kuch Lamothe – YA Author; Co-host of The Trader’s Mindchat Show

Tes Silverman — Thu, 20 May 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Melissa Kuch Lamothe. Melissa is the author of the Amazon bestselling YA fantasy series, The Hypothesis of Giants, and co-author/editor of The MARA Mindshift Guide: A Trading Beliefs Workbook. Melissa co-hosts the cutting-edge new podcast/YouTube show, The Trader’s Mindchat Show, where she, along with her husband Michael Lamothe, explore the full spectrum of ways to improve your trading and your life. Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Melissa is mom to a 5-year-old daughter, Lily, and an advocate for literacy and women’s health. She inspires the next generation of authors through her writing workshop and mentoring programs. She is a contributing writer for The World Moms Network, and a volunteer writer for the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) to assist those challenged by hunger and homelessness. You can follow Melissa on FB/IG @melissakuchauthor and her website www.melissakuch.com and check out The Trader’s Mindchat Show on Apple Podcasts/Spotify, as well as on YouTube.

Lindsey Turnbull – Founder of MissHeard Media

Tes Silverman — Thu, 13 May 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Lindsey Turnbull. Lindsey founded MissHeard Media to empower, educate, and inspire young women to feel confident, capable, and connected! Lindsey is building a world where all girls are heard. To learn more about Lindsey Turnbull: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissHeardMedia IG: @missheardmedia TikTok: @missheardmedia

Jen Amos – Founder of Holding Down The Fort Podcast

Tes Silverman — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:34:00 +0000

Elizabeth Barry – Founder of The Kind Communicator

Tes Silverman — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Elizabeth Barry. Elizabeth, also known as The Kind Communicator, is an executive coach and marketing consultant with 20 years of experience coaching leaders towards success. She’s been blessed to curate 17 TEDx events from concept to completion including helping speakers write and share their talks for the stage. She has 6 books based on self-development and as a result of her work, clients are motivated, productive and happy. Elizabeth is a vessel of emotionally powerful love that will transform your business, career, communication and voice with positivity and inspiration. Learn more at www.thekindcommunicator.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/869465263116018/user/1005303433 IG: @thekindcommunicator https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethannbarry/

Harriet Shugarman – Climate Mama; Author of How to Talk to Your Kids about Climate Change

Tes Silverman — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Harriet Shugarman. Selected as a 2020 New York City Climate Hero and a 2019 featured speaker at the Global Engagement Summit at United Nations Headquarters, Harriet is an influencer and connector in the climate movement. Harriet is the Executive Director of ClimateMama, an on-line community that reaches individuals in over 110 countries and all 50 states. As a leader and mentor with The Climate Reality Project, Harriet established the Climate Reality New York City Metro Chapter, serving as its first chair. She was the recipient of the prestigious Climate Reality 2017 Green Ring Award and is also profiled in former US Vice President Al Gore’s 2017 book: “An Inconvenient Sequel, Truth to Power.” Harriet’s writing and thought pieces on climate solutions appear in international, national and regional publications on-line and in print. Harriet’s 2020 book: “How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, Turning Angst to Action” is already found in libraries and households around the world. Harriet has worked for more than 25 years with governments, international organizations, and educational institutions on climate and sustainability issues as an economist, policy analyst, informal educator and adjunct professor including 13 years with the International Monetary Fund as a representative of the IMF at the United Nations. Harriet serves on numerous boards that address climate, public policy, youth, gender and justice, including as Board Chair of Young Voices for the Planet. Harriet lives in New York City.

Elizabeth Atalay – Documama; Digital Media Producer; Managing Editor – World Moms Network

Tes Silverman — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Elizabeth Atalay is a Digital Media Producer, the Managing Editor for World Moms Network, and an advocate with the United Nations Foundation. She founded Documama.org as a way to use her documentary film background in a new medium. After having worked on Feature Films and Television series for FOX, NBC, MGM, Columbia Pictures, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Castle Rock Pictures, she studied documentary filmmaking and anthropology earning a Masters degree in Media Studies from The New School in New York. More recently she has worked on social media campaigns for non-profits such as Save The Children, WaterAid, ONE.org, UNICEF, United Nations Foundation, World Pulse, and The Gates Foundation. Elizabeth has traveled through more than 75 countries around the world and lives in New England with her husband and four kids. To learn more about Elizabeth Atalay: www.documama.org To learn more about World Moms Network: www.worldmomsnetwork.com

Dr. Lalitha Dhareshwar – Scientist; President of IWSA (Indian Women Scientists’ Association)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Dr. Lalitha Dhareshwar. Dr. Dhareshwar retired as the Head, Laser & Neutron Physics Division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, in 2010 and continued there as a Raja Ramanna Fellow (RRF), Department of Atomic Energy, for five years (2010 - 2015). She has a Ph.D. in Physics, from the University of Mumbai. She joined the B.A.R.C. Scientific Officers’ Training School (13 th Batch), after completing B.Sc. (Hons.) from the University of Bangalore, in 1969. Dr. Dhareshwar worked for forty-five years at B.A.R.C., in the field of High Power Lasers, Laser Plasmas & applications and was instrumental in carrying out several prestigious projects She has over seventy five publications in International Journals. As a Ph.D. Guide for University of Mumbai, she has guided several students to obtain their Ph.D. Dr. Dhareshwar has been the Chairperson and Convener, at various International and National Seminars, Conferences and Symposiums. She has been invited by International Laboratories and Universities, in USA, Japan, Germany, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, for Scientific Collaboration & Training scientists and research scholars, in the latest field of Lasers & Plasma physics. Dr. Lalitha Dhareshwar is a member of Heartfulness Institute (Shri Ram Chandra Mission), a Spiritual organization, for over 30 years. As a Preceptor and Certified Spiritual Trainer and Self Development Facilitator & Mentor, she imparts Spiritual Training through Heartfulness Meditation. She has conducted numerous Heartfulness and Self Development Training Programmes all over India. Recognizing the fact that Value Based Education was not part of the school curriculum, Dr. Lalitha Dhareshwar had formulated and conducted Value Based Education programs for the first time at the four Atomic Energy Central schools, from 1992-1995. This syllabus of VBE was then taken up by 37 Atomic Energy Central Schools (AECS) all over India covering about 40,000 students. It was then conducted at several schools and colleges in Mumbai, as well as in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Dr. Dhareshwar, has been recognized for her contributions in Value Based Spiritual Education, by N.C.E.R.T. and AECS and for her contributions to Community Development, she was honored by Rotary Club, Lions Group, Kanara Saraswat Association, Modern College, Amity University, Pillai group of Institutions, MGM group, Anjuman Islam College and many Universities and Associations. Dr. Lalitha Dhareshwar is the current President of Indian Women Scientists’ Association (I.W.S.A.), an NGO, which has the main mandate of taking science to society, empowering women and nurturing talent amongst school and college students. She organizes and conducts several Lecture Workshops, Refresher Courses and Training Programs for college students and faculty, on current topics of interest in science. She is actively involved with the Science Nurture Program of IWSA, wherein school students are taught Science through hands-on experiments in their laboratory. Through IWSA, she is engaged in sponsoring the education of students from weaker economic backgrounds. She is also engaged in several community welfare programs.

Deb Pollack – Founder of Drive Toward a Cure

Tes Silverman — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:45:00 +0000

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and my guest today is Deb Pollack - Founder of Drive Toward a Cure. Deb, a publicist for boutique restoration house Singer Vehicle Design, is both a convertible car gal and a Porsche loyalist - equally loving both her 996 C4 Cab and her replica '57 speedster. Over the past three decades she's represented small car companies with big names including Mitsubishi Motors, GM, Ferrari and Maserati. A philanthropist at heart, since 2008 she’s teamed cars and camaraderie to support the challenges of Parkinson’s disease – most notably as founder of Drive Toward a Cure (www.drivetowardacure.org), a nationally-recognized non-profit charity dedicated to finding a cure. To learn more about Deb Polack: Facebook: Deb Stearn Pollack IG: @corsaprgal To learn more about Drive Toward a Cure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI8JVVHuLgc IG: @drivetowardacure Conversations for a Cause https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJU7UBKsBHA

Jennifer Burden – CEO & Founder of World Moms Network

Tes Silverman — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:45:00 +0000

Urmi Basu – Founder of New Light India

Tes Silverman — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:45:00 +0000

Born and raised in a family of medical professionals in Kolkata, India, Urmi Basu received her primary and secondary education in the city. On completion of her first Degree in Sociology, Urmi moved to take her Masters in Social Work at the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. During her training she had the opportunity to work in the first cell set up for women in distress by the Mumbai Police Department. She also worked as a relief worker during the Bhopal gas leak tragedy in December 1984 which left a lasting impression on her mind about the need to be prepared for disasters, both natural and manmade. After fifteen years of professional work Urmi set up a small non-profit named New Light in Kolkata in 2000 with a seed money as little as Rs 10,000 along with two other young people from the Kalighat red light district. The mission of the organization is to promote gender equality and fight violence and abuse of women, girl children and young people. That tiny initiative today provides care and support to a couple of thousand people. The organization also works to fight against child prostitution and trafficking for the purpose of sex- trade, child labour and bonded labour. Urmi has been a part of targeted intervention programs for victims of HIV/AIDS, trans-sexual and trans-gender people. She lives in Kolkata, India and fights for social justice for the marginalized community every day of her life. In her own words her greatest moment of joy was when she was chosen as a recipient of a blessing from His Holiness The Dalai Lama under the title Unsung heroes of Compassion 2009 on the 26th of April 2009 in San Francisco for her work that promotes compassion and peace. In 2019, it was a distinguished honour for all associated with her as Ms. Urmi Basu received the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar from His Excellency the President of India through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, GOI, in recognition of New Light Kolkata’s contribution to women’s empowerment on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Awards & Accolades ▪ Selected as the NGO co-ordinator by the office of the Governor of West Bengal to make a presentation on micro credit, women’s participation in gender sensitivity and health issues during the visit of the former President of the United States Bill Clinton on 7th of April 2001 ▪ Part of the core team that met the past Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her visit to Kolkata in May 2012 and shared the experience of working against trafficking in persons ▪ Featured in the four hour documentary Half The Sky based on the novel by New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wu Dunn, which featured Urmi and her work with the victims of trafficking on PBS in October 2012 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXcP7vMnMaM) ▪ Following the documentary she received the Global Citizen Award at the Global Music Festival in Central Park, New York in September 2012 which was organized to mark zero tolerance for hunger, poverty and abuse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1PW5JFeuPw) ▪ Recipient of Nari Shakti award from His Excellency The President of India on the occasion of International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2019 ▪ Recognized as Person of the Year 2020 By Weekend Leader Chennai at Vellore Institute of Technology for the contribution to the welfare of women and children To learn more about Urmi Basu: Twitter: @urmibasu1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAukNw2T0AY A life of dignity: dire straits faced by the sex workers in Kolkata - Urmi Basu - TEDxIIFT Kolkata To learn more about New Light Kolkata: Twitter: @newlightkolkata IG: @newlightkolkata Youtube: https://youtu.be/8hvCr0uxkM8 New Light Kolkata

Christine Wehrli – Events Specialist at Rice University School of Architecture; Cultural Ambassador for Filipino Young Professionals (FYP)

Tes Silverman — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Christine Wehrli. Christine is a Filipina-American who was born and raised overseas; she considers herself a Third Culture Kid. She is currently an Events Specialist at the Rice University School of Architecture, in Houston, Texas. She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Richmond where she majored in International Studies, and minored in French and History. Prior to working at Rice University, she worked in sustainable tourism in Moshi, Tanzania, and as a library associate for the D.C. Public Library in Washington, D.C. In her free time, she enjoys engaging in cultural activities and getting involved in the community. In Washington, D.C., she was an ambassador for InterNations, an expat networking group, and a volunteer Math teacher at the YWCA. In Houston, she is an ambassador for the Filipino Young Professionals and was involved with voter outreach for the 2018 midterm and 2020 U.S. elections.She is a licenced Zumba instructor and has led classes in various countries in her five years of teaching. To learn more about Christine Wehrli: IG: @filamestiza

Dr. Shruti Kapoor – Founder of Sayfty

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Dr. Shruti Kapoor is an award-winning gender equality activist, economist, Tedx speaker and social entrepreneur. Shaken by the horrific gang rape in Delhi in 2012 that caught the attention of the global news media, she founded her organization, Sayfty. Its goal is to educate and empower women and girls in India against gender-based violence. Dr. Kapoor was named by Apolitical as one of the most influential people in global policy in 2019. The BrahmaKumaris awarded Dr. Kapoor the “Achievement and Excellence in Human Rights” in 2019. The Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2019 honored Dr. Kapoor as one of the “30 #WebWonderWomen“ who has been driving a positive agenda of social change via social media. In 2018 Richtopia named Dr. Kapoor as one of the top 100 leaders from multilateral global organizations. In 2016, The White House nominated Dr. Kapoor as a change maker for The United State of Women’s Summit 2016, and in India she was named the winner of Barclay’s 2016 “We are the City 50 Rising Stars Award”. In 2015 Femverstising awarded the “People’s Choice Award” to Sayfty for their campaign promoting gender equality, and was chosen to receive a State recognition award by the Uttar Pradesh government in India for the organization’s work advocating for the safety and education of girls. Also, in 2015, Dr. Kapoor was awarded the Rex Karamveer fellowship, whose aim is “to share impactful ideas for action and transform lives through projects and ideas of hope”. Additionally, Dr. Kapoor received the 2015 “Woman of the Year Award (third prize)” from the Regional Council of Aosta Valley, Italy. Dr. Kapoor earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and has worked with International organizations such as The World Bank and UN Women. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kapoor served on the core organizing committee of UN’s Youth Forum for the Commission on the Status of Women 2017. Dr. Kapoor has addressed many public forums including Tedx Gateway, various sessions of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations, UN Women’s events, The World Forum On Urban Violence, IIT Delhi, Merit 360, and the World Woman Summit. She is a regular contributor on gender issues and a network member of Apolitical, a global policy platform and a network of policymakers and thought leaders. As a “World Pulse Impact Leader and Digital Change Maker”, Dr. Kapoor is dedicated to media, digital and traditional approaches to strive for gender equality and gender responsive implementation of the “Sustainable Development Goals”. She is an active user of social media and you can connect with her at: Twitter: www.twitter.com/kapoors_s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutikapoor1/ To find out more about Sayfty and My Ambar app: www.sayfty.org Twitter: @sayfty My Ambar app - myambar.org

Shanequa Levin – Founder of Women’s Diversity Network (WDN)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Shanequa Levin. Shanequa is an award-winning social justice leader, motivational speaker, and author. She is also a registered ordained wedding officiant. Shanequa published a memoir titled Poverty's Phoenix, which is about surviving childhood poverty. She is the founder and CEO of the Women's Diversity Network, a social movement organization practicing transformative justice processes based on group leadership where marginalized lives are centered. The mission of the WDN is to connect and mobilize women of different backgrounds to create positive change through collective work and a unified sisterhood. Through WDN, she has created the Health Equity Task Force, which focuses on addressing Maternal Mortality. She's created a yearly summit that brings diverse people together to learn about social justice issues and celebrate cultures. In 2020 she convened a Black-led, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-generational coalition of organizations, activists, and community members who are working to ensure genuine public safety for all Long Island communities called LI United to Transform Policing & Community Safety. LI United's mission is to transform public safety by divesting from policing and investing in our communities. Shanequa also founded the Long Island chapter of Mocha Moms, a support group for mothers of color, and is the former director of Every Child Matters in NY, an advocacy and electoral engagement organization on behalf of kids. She is a member of The State of Black Long Island Equity Council through the Urban League of Long Island, a community advisor for the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, a Co-Chair for the Long Island Million Women Community, a Community Advisor for Hofstra University's Healthcare Entrepreneurship Community Challenge, and the creator of culturally relevant Facebook groups. She has also been instrumental in advocating policy changes to Early Care and Learning, Raise The Age, Paid Family Leave Insurance, Bail Reform, and more. As a survivor of childhood poverty, drug-addicted parents, an incarcerated father, and a teen mom, she uses her voice to help others break negative generational cycles. To learn more about Shanequa Levin: www.shanequalevin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shanequa.popelevin Twitter: @AllDayPurple IG: @shanequalevin

Jeanee James – Photographer, Artist, Alaskan Pilgrim

Tes Silverman — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Maxine Thomas – RESULTS International

Tes Silverman — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:45:00 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Maxine Thomas. Maxine exemplifies the true definition of a servant leader in the community. Accordingly, Maxine was awarded the 2017 Bob Dickerson leadership award in recognition for her leadership, courage, persistence, and commitment as a RESULTS Grassroots Volunteer. She is also the recipient of the Do Something, Be Someone Positive Leadership Award awarded by the Saint Florian Leadership Development Center. She believes that no one should live in poverty and families must take an active role in changing their communities. Through RESULTS she is improving access to education, health, and economic opportunity by sharing her personal story of triumph. Maxine was elected by the grassroots advocates to serve on the International Board of Directors for RESULTS. Many media pieces have been written about Maxine's efforts to support her community, one of which is her great success in having her own Op-Ed published on The Hill. She is passionate and committed and uses her voice to influence political change. Through the international work of RESULTS, she maintains ongoing efforts with her members of congress and elected officials. Maxine thrives to build bridges between everyday people and our policy makers. Throughout her experiences, she has learned that making a significant change can seem impossible and at the very least, takes a lot of work. She is continuously thinking of ways in which she can impact the lives of people around her. To reach Maxine Thomas: www.maxinethomas.com Facebook: Maxine Thomas IG: m_quia Twitter: @m_quia

Roberta Parrino-Clinton – Moms for Moms NYC

Tes Silverman — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:57:02 +0000

Today, Tes speaks with Roberta Parrino-Clinton. Roberta is the Program Director at Moms for Moms NYC, dedicated to helping and empowering women through her community activism and professional endeavors. She spent over a decade of her professional life in Corporate America in marketing and strategy roles in the financial services and technology industries, before transitioning to helping non-profits and women owned small businesses. Roberta has her MBA from the D’Amore McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation from the University of Connecticut. In her spare time she enjoys learning about different cultures through food and travel with her husband and two sons, reading, baking specialty cakes, and working out. To reach Roberta Parrino-Clinton: IG: @roberta_pc7 To reach Moms For Moms NYC: https://www.momsformomsnyc.org/ Twitter: @MomsForMomsNYC IG: @momsformomsnyc Facebook: MomsForMomsNYC

Smita Sharma – Photo Journalist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:14:21 +0000

Smita Sharma is an independent photojournalist and visual storyteller whose work questions deep-rooted stereotypes and sheds light on underreported stories. Smita is known for her work on complicated human rights, gender and social issues and for her ability to represent people with dignity. Smita’s work has been published in various places like The New York Times, BBC World, TIME, Channel 4, CNN, National Geographic Magazine amongst many others. She is a Getty Images grantee and an IWMF Reporting Fellow. Other than her home country India, she has also worked in different countries highlighting sensitive stories. Smita received the Indian Of The Year award in 2017 and Exceptional Women of Excellence award by Women Economic Forum in 2018. In 2019, she won the One World Media Awards for her film Rebels With a Cause at BAFTA, London. She has exhibited and shown her work globally including the UN Headquarters in New York. Smita is a graduate from the photojournalism and documentary photography program of International Center of Photography, New York and is based in Delhi. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/10/stolen-lives-harrowing-story-of-two-girls-sold-into-sexual-slavery-feature/ To learn more about Smita Sharma: Twitter & IG: @smitashrm

Chrysula Winegar – UN Foundation

Tes Silverman — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:38:43 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Chrysula Winegar. Chrysula is Senior Communications Director at the United Nations Foundation, where she leads the New York public affairs team focused on UN system communications liaison and special initiatives. Prior to her current position, she founded Wake Up World Communications, a digital communications agency focused on social action, working with clients including the United Nations Foundation, Fox Searchlight, Malala Fund, EngenderHealth, Family Planning 2020 and many others. Her earlier career was in various marketing and communications roles in the private sector, including Ernst & Young, Estee Lauder Companies and NatWest UK. To learn more about Chrysula Winegar: Twitter: @chrysula IG: @chrysula_w

Dr. Eve Krief – Pediatrician / Founder LIICAH

Tes Silverman — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:47:23 +0000

Today Tes talks with Dr. Eve Krief. Dr. Krief has been practicing general Pediatrics in the town of Huntington for over 22 years. She attended Undergraduate School at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she majored in Comparative Literature. She went on to receive her medical degree from Tel Aviv University. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Krief is on the executive committee of the Long Island-Brooklyn/Queens chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, where she serves as Legislative Advocacy chair. She is an outspoken advocate for children and was recognized as the “Woman of Distinction” for Suffolk County’s 18th Legislative District in 2018. She received the American Academy of Pediatrics Outstanding Achievement Award in 2019 and a NYS Senate Commendation Award in 2019 for her advocacy work. She is the founder of Long Island Inclusive Communities Against Hate and sits on the steering committee of the Town of Huntington’s Anti Bias Task Force.

Gae Polisner – Young Adult Author

Tes Silverman — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:52:46 +0000

Maureen Hitipeuw – Founder – Single Moms Indonesia

Tes Silverman — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:13:56 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Maureen Hitipeuw. Maureen is a Community Leader and Founder of Single Moms Indonesia. With experience in office management for over a decade, a background in public relations, as well as being a former public relations manager, Maureen used her experiences and skills to develop the community she founded. A Facebook Certified Community Manager, she’s one of the first few people who received this certification from Facebook and was involved in creating the program with the Facebook team. In 2018 she was recognized by Facebook as “One of the 115 most inspiring community leaders in the world”. She was selected to join The Facebook Community Leadership Program, a year-long program where she received knowledge, skills, tools, funding, and support to activate Single Moms Indonesia in new and innovative ways to promote positive and lasting impact. Single Moms Indonesia was formed in 2014 as a community for single moms in Indonesia to come together and support each other. This closed group provides a safe space for members to share their stories and experiences, as well as learning from various empowerment programs designed to help its members rebuild their lives. To learn more about Maureen Hitipeuw & Single Moms Indonesia: Website: https://www.singlemomsindonesia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maureen.hitipeuw IG: @maureen.hitipeuw IG: @singlemomsindonesia

Mandy Sanghera – International Human Rights Activist, TEDx Speaker, Philanthropist

Tes Silverman — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 04:14:33 +0000

Today Tes talks with Mandy Sanghera. Mandy is an award-winning philanthropist, community consultant and global campaigner, often referred to as a global catalyst from the UK. She is an international human rights activist and motivational TEDx speaker who travels all over the world, empowering & motivating others. With over three decades of experience, Mandy is an expert in various development-related fields. She has been driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, promoting advocacy & programming in the areas of human rights, gender equality, accountability and social justice globally. Mandy has helped hundreds of individuals and now reaches thousands through social media, worldwide TV appearances and public speaking engagements. This past November, she spoke at the US House of Representatives for the 3rd year in a row. She recently appeared at the World Economic Forum and supports AI for Social Good. In addition, she was celebrated among public figures such as Jacinda Ardern, Oprah Winfrey, Kamala Harris, as part of the GDL (Global Diversity List) 2020 for her tireless work in diversity and inclusion. For information on Mandy Sanghera: Twitter: @Mandy_Sanghera1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/uy0Nhf51J4U https://www.globaldiversitylist.org/public-life

Maria Mostajo – NY Prosecutor, Her Justice

Tes Silverman — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:50:38 +0000

Maria Mostajo is a lawyer who began her legal career in 1992 as a prosecutor in the Bronx, where she handled street level and violent crime prosecutions. She later worked in the office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, where she worked with state and federal law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting inter-state and large-scaled narcotics traffickers. Maria returned to the Bronx DA’s Office between 2008 -2010 to prosecute elected officials, before becoming inspector general and associate commissioner to the Department of Investigation, NYC’s internal affairs department, where she oversaw waste, mismanagement and corruption investigations involving city employees. She retired in 2017 and now serves on various non-profit boards. To find out about Her Justice: www.herjustice.org @herjustice.nyc

Mae Flores – Filipina Actress and Gender Equality Advocate

Tes Silverman — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:53:34 +0000

Radhika Gajulapalli – President of HHH(Heart & Hand for the Handicapped)

Tes Silverman — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:02:43 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Radhika Gajulapalli. Radhika was born in India and came to the United States in 1973. She grew up in Flushing, NY and later moved to a suburb on Long Island. She has a bachelor’s in accounting with a minor in Computer Science. After working in the IT industry for over ten years, she left the industry to devote her time and energy with Heart and Hand for the Handicapped, a non-profit organization that supports handicapped children in the United States and India. With her accounting and computer background, she was able to streamline their accounting and fundraising efforts, first as the Treasurer in 2013, before becoming the President of the organization in 2015, and then again in 2020. To learn about Heart & Hand for the Handicapped, go to: www.hhhonline.org Facebook: HHH - Heart and Hand for the Handicapped To contact Radhika Gajulapalli: Twitter-@tweetrgi Instagram - Rgi85

Upcoming Episodes

Tes Silverman — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:59:49 +0000

I hope you enjoyed the first episode of Revolutionary Woman. Upcoming episodes will feature women who have made a difference in their communities by founding and participating in organizations such as Heart & Hand for the Handicapped, Light Me Up project, Her Justice, World Moms Network, Sayfty, the United Nations Foundation and many others. If you subscribe, you’ll get the latest episode every Thursday. Please hit the like and subscribe button on the podcasting platform of your choice. Next Thursday, November 12th, my guest is Radhika Gajulapalli, President of Heart & Hand for the Handicapped. Her journey took her from being a professional in an IT department to becoming President of a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care and shelter for severely handicapped children.

Cynthia Changyit Levin – Global Health & Education Advocate

Tes Silverman — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:37:41 +0000

Today, Tes talks with Cynthia Changyit Levin. Cynthia Changyit Levin is an American activist for global health and education. In 2003, she left a career in automotive engineering to become a stay-at-home mom. Her new maternal perspective helped her see difficulties of mothers raising children in poverty more clearly, but added to worries about the future her children would live in. Engaging in advocacy helped her move from feeling helpless about the world’s problems to serving as a board member of a top international advocacy organization and accepting invitations to take part in World Bank meetings and a UN Foundation trip to Africa. For the past 13 years, she has led and coached volunteer advocates with RESULTS, the United Nations Foundation, and CARE. Levin is a former staff member and board member of RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund, an international anti-poverty advocacy group. In addition to regularly visiting the offices of members of U.S. Congress, she writes opinion pieces for newspapers about issues of poverty and health. She has been published in The New York Times, the Financial Times, and many local newspapers across the United States. She blogs about her experiences in parenting and advocacy in the “Anti-Poverty Mom Blog” and is the author of the upcoming book “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.” For more info: www.changyit.com NOTE: We had a few audio issues on this recording. We're working out the kinks still!

Announcing r(E)volutionary Woman

Tes Silverman — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:01:10 +0000

Tune in November 2, 2020 for the first episode of r(E)volutionary Woman featuring global health and education advocate, Cynthia Changyit Levin