Gloria Feldt is a nationally renowned activist and author, whose passion for social justice has propelled her life’s work. Her new book, No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power, was published by Seal Press in October 2010. It reveals why women are stuck at 18% of top leadership roles and, through both inspirational stories and practical tools, shows how women can redefine power, lead themselves with intention, and reach parity from the boardroom to the bedroom for good—their own and society’s.
Feldt’s previous books include the New York Times bestseller Send Yourself Roses, co-authored with actress Kathleen Turner, Behind Every Choice Is a Story, and The War on Choice.
People Magazine calls Feldt “the voice of experience.” A teen mother from rural Texas, Feldt served as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the nation’s largest reproductive health and advocacy organization, from 1996-2005. Feldt’s passion for bettering women’s lives remains her driving force as an independent commentator on women’s issues, politics, media, and leadership. Feldt teaches “Women, Power, and Leadership” at Arizona State University and serves on the board of the Women’s Media Center.
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Television, Radio and Video
Gloria has been featured as both a news maker and a media commentator in major media outlets. Her featured clips are below. Visit the Video Library for more clips.
To the Contrary |
MSNBC |
| Bonnie Erbe interviews Gloria about her book No Excuses, and why women must change how they think about power in order to succeed. | Gloria on Jansing & Co discusses war on women, contraception debate and calls to fire Rush Limbaugh for using hate speech. |
| CSPAN |
WOR NEWS TALK RADIO |
| Talking about No Excuses on CSPAN Book TV. | Gloria comments on the latest Komen foundation controversy. |
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The Take Away – Interview about the Senate to Vote on Contraception Mandate. |
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Bonnie Marcus’ GPS Your Career: A Woman’s Guide to Success – Power Tools for Success |
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KJZZ’s Dennis Lambert of Morning Edition in Phoenix asks me why I wrote No Excuses. |
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The Gloria Feldt Show featuring Tiffany Dufu and Jennifer Lawless. |
Gloria in Print
Visit the Articles & Interviews page for a comprehensive list of Gloria’s work.
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Komen Incites Women’s ‘Tahrir Square Moment, Gloria Feldt in the Daily Beast. |
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Woman of the Week: Gloria Feldt honored by Women in the World Foundation |
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On “Friday Night Lights,” a Brave and Honest Abortion Story |
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“What’s Holding Women Back?”, an interview with Adriana Gardella from the New York Times. |
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Time to Change How We Think About Power How to Become Fluent in the Language of Power |
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No Temple in Temple |
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To Run the World, Power Up Feminism |
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Why Powerful Women Don’t Admit They’re Ambitious Where the Hell are All the Women? |
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Beyond Roe and Towards Human Rights for Women |
