Rosalind Wiseman is a bestselling author, media spokesperson, thought leader, teacher and the co-founder of Cultures of Dignity. Her book "Queen Bees and Wannabees" inspired the movie and broadway musical Mean Girls. She travels the world speaking in communities with the goal of shifting the way we think about young people's physical and emotional wellbeing.
In this episode, Rosalind shares how creating a non-profit teaching self-defense evolved into her current career. We talk about dignity vs. respect, cancel culture, the impact of social media on young people, and discuss resources for empowering adolescents to understand their emotions, build essential skills and create cultures of dignity. With the recent US election, Rosalind also shares her thoughts on navigating politics with dignity and what it really means to listen to others with different view points.
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