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…
From #METOO to #WETOO: Dynamic Women Speakers Bring People Together
“Anyone who claims to be a leader must speak like a leader. That means speaking with integrity and truth.” – Kamala Harris Kamala Harris’ presidential…
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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…
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…
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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Mansplaining, Talk Overs, and Topic Shifters: Preparing to cross the Gender Divide at the Holiday Table!
Are you hosting or attending a holiday event? You and I know that getting together with people in person is even more precious these days,…
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Why Women Seen and Heard Produced a Virtual Film Fest
Included in this blog post: Why Women Seen and Heard Produced a Virtual Film Fest Produce Your Own Virtual Film Fest Are You Ambitions? Take…
In Honor of Women’s History Month: Thank the Women Who Shaped Your History
A lot of older women claim they didn’t have the diverse role models younger women enjoy today, but to be fair, the older generation did…
New Role Models at the Podium: Raising Awareness and Making Waves
As the holidays claim my attention, here’s what I’m thinking, noticing, and asking: 2019 Role Models Emerge from the Impeachment Hearings Women’s Voice: Will we…