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She’s Not Only Doing It; She’s Shaking, Baking and Moving It
My definition of leadership is someone who gets something done. Read on for the inspiring story of Ashley Riley who saw something that needed to get done and did it in her Silicon Valley community. And watch, I think Fit Kids will be coming to a schoolyard near you soon-maybe because you’ll be the leader to make it happen.
As we all prepare to overeat those Thanksgiving goodies, what better time to promote kids’ fitness?
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to pay homage and give thanks to Ashley Riley, one woman, a busy mom of four children under 11(!), who is “doing it” – that is, creating a movement to bring health and fitness through active play to all kids.
I met Ashley in late August of this year. It was kismet – my good fortune. I had decided to look for part-time “community organizer” work, and she was looking for someone to help with her 5th child, her precious baby, Fit Kids.
Ashley founded Fit Kids in January of 2011 based on a simple premise that healthy activity and food should not just be for the affluent kids on the west side of the Peninsula but a right of all kids – regardless of ethnicity and socioeconomic or immigration status.
“Why?” Ashley pondered, “should a child born on this side of Highway 101 have different access to healthy activity and nutrition than their brothers and sisters in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park (aka Belle Haven)?
Read MoreThe Young Politica: The Generational Communication Gap
In recent U.S. presidential elections, there has been a bipartisan effort to engage youth voters. The effort has been seen in candidates’ web/social media efforts, the recent upsurge of multi-party activism on campus, and the growth of youth organizations promoting youth political involvement.
It’s quite a change, given that we college students were more likely to be shooed away from the speaking platform in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Read MoreFaith-based Support for Abortion Rights
The Gallup poll is showing abortion as the #1 voting issue for women in key swing states, with the economy second. Though the pollster didn’t indicate whether the female registered voters polled were pro or anti choice, it’s clear there is a heightened awareness of the consequences of a Romney/Ryan presidency as well as the…
Read MoreWomen's Leadership Fund of Orange and Duchess Counties
Keynote Speaking Event
Women’s Leadership Fund of Orange and Duchess Counties
I presented a No Excuses keynote speech during the luncheon to hundreds of business women and men.
June 12, 2012 – Women’s Leadership Fund of Orange and Duchess Counties in New York. Luncheon event sponsored by Chambers of Commerce and other groups. Held at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor, NY.
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Emily's List Keynote
Keynote Speaking Event
Emily’s List Majority Council Regional Conference
Fairmont Chicago, Chicago, IL., Thursday, May 24, 2012, 9:00 AM Conference · 12:30 PM Luncheon
EMILY’s List is dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office. EMILY’s List looks for viable political opportunities and recruits strong pro-choice Democratic women candidates to run. Then connects their community of women with the candidates and motivates women to vote. When Women Vote, Women Win!
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Hadassah Nassau Conference: Is There Still a Glass Ceiling?
International CTIA Wireless 2012 Conference
Keynote Speaking Event
International CTIA WIreless 2012 conference
Held in New Orleans, LA on May 9.
Being an activist does not always mean being political. Recently, I served as the moderator for a panel of media innovators who discussed how wireless technology is bringing about social change.
The all-woman panel on “Wireless Activism” focused on how wireless tools are used by activists to create local and global transformation. CTIA is a huge international trade conference attracting over 20,000 people who work in or in businesses related to the wireless technology industry.
It was rather testosterone laden to say the least, with not one of the keynote speakers and only 10% of the panelists being female. The Women’s Media Center sponsored this panel, which I facilitated, thus increasing the numbers of women panelists by 50%.
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The Daily Thrive $10 Buck Talk: Sister Courage
See Jane Do webinar
Webinar Event
Invest in Your Passion! Power Tools You Need
A See Jane Do Webinar featuring Gloria Feldt!
Learn how movement building “power tools” can propel your passion, grow your business, break glass ceilings and change the world. Embrace Sister Courage and succeed.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How how to apply 3 simple principles of movement building Gloria learned on the frontlines of leadership.
- Bite-sized, useful takeaways that you can use right now to put your personal passion into action and harness the power of Sister Courage.
Thursday April 12th, 2012 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. PDT
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Hillel Keynote, Tempe AZ
Keynote Speaking Event
Women’s Power and Possibilities: Implications for Women, Men and Relationships
What a great way to honor and celebrate Women’s History Month!
Arizona State University
Hillel Keynote and panel discussion “Women’s Power and Possibilities: Implications for Women, Men and Relationships”
Tempe AZ, March 28, 2012
Check out these great pictures from a great event!
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