My Latest Podcast was Produced by ‘Bots with Brilliance and Charm!
After the first year of buzz and acclaim from readers who benefited from the book, sales of the Women Seen and Heard Speaker’s Journal —…
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Op-Ed: Time for the Tech Bro Mega-Billionaires to Pony Up for Public Media
This article was originally published in SB Newsmakers on August 29, 2025. The Knight Foundation, Pivotal, the MacArthur Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Schmidt Family…
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Planning to Speak at a School Board Meeting?
This article was originally published in The Santa Barbara Independent on August 27, 2025. School boards are the epitome of local politics in the United States. With…
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Women Filmmakers Discuss the “Female Gaze” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2025
Photo and article published with SBIFF permission. WHAT IS THE “FEMALE GAZE?” Did you know that over 50% of the films showcased at the 2025…
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Déjà Vu! On the Campaign Trail – It’s Groundhog Day All Over Again!
It’s not surprising to hear Presidential candidate Donald Trump mock and deride his opponent, calling Kamala Harris stupid and mentally impaired, the worst thing that…
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The Credible Presenter: Being Heard Versus Being Believed
The focus of my work is to show how woman speakers can effectively communicate big ideas or take a stand on certain positions. I’ve always…
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Get Out the Vote (and Vote!)
Life today is complicated and uncertain. Numerous political issues are facing Americans right now and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disparaging of the entire…
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Women’s Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
THE PANDEMIC BECAME A WOMAN’S ISSUE Women were hit hard by the pandemic and related events of the past few years for many reasons. Today,…
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Congresswoman Liz Cheney: The Price Women Pay Speaking Truth to Power
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, former leader of the House Republican Caucus, stood at a precipice on the threshold of an era of division unseen since the…
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Got Epiphanies? Entrepreneurs and Founders Need Communication Skills
Have a big idea? Want to start something new? Your communication skills are key to your success, whether through one-on-one conversations, in meetings, or through social…
