Iris von Roten wrote "Women in the Playpen", a scathing analytical assessment of the Swiss woman's experience in the 1950s. That was just the problem, the Swiss were not used to the biting, witty delivery- especially from a woman. She faced intense backlash and ridicule for the rest of her life for the work, which is now a staple in the feminist literary canon!

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Carolyn Gage has authored over 70 musicals, plays, and books. In this interview, she shares when two major themes in her life, autism and feminism, took flight. Carolyn candidly tells us about surviving trauma, being diagnosed with autism late in life, and how she hopes to change perspectives with her work. She is dedicated to reclaiming the stories of women, specifically lesbians, in history!

If you head to her website, www.carolyngage.com, reach out and cite this interview, Carolyn has generously offered to supply a free PDF of a piece of work in her incredible catalogue!

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Barbara Jordan was the first African American to hold a seat in the Texas State Senate since 1883 when she was elected to her position in 1966. Throughout her political career, she rose to the US House of Representatives, holding a position on the House Judiciary Committee. Not without controversial opinions (i.e. her stance on immigration), her over all body of work showcases what politicians should strive to accomplish in their careers.

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***Note: We will be taking the week of Thanksgiving, November 21-27, off! Not to worry, we will be returning with new episodes the following week!***

Linda Kuo is the Director and Co-Founder of Dancers Unlimited, a dance company based in Honolulu and NYC. In this interview, she shares with us why it's important to have the difficult conversations, how and why she uses dance as her form of activism, and so much more. Linda wants to bring the world together through dance, and she's well on her way!

www.DUNYC-HI.com

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Graciela had a unconventional path to Notre Dame, one that included serving on a National Advisory Committee not only before Notre Dame, but without having officially completed high school. Her absolute dedication to serving the poor and underprivileged in her community was at the forefront of why she was appointed to the positions that she was. From the Mexican-American Movement to the Women's Movement, Graciela made sure her voice, and the voices of others, were heard!

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After an unexpected traumatic loss, Laura See decided it was time to pursue her passion... shoes! Using tools she learned in every job experience along the way, Laura set out to create Laura See London, a relatable luxury shoe brand that isn't even a little bit intimidating! In this interview, she shares some of the most valuable lessons she's learned, the message she wants to share with brand, and so much more!

www.lauraseelondon.com

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From the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in January of 2020, Jeong Eun-Kyeong set a global example on how to navigate the unknown waters. Her many years of expertise led to her being promoted to the position of Commissioner of the newly formed Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. She was even named in TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020!

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Susan Pascal Johansson is a fine jewelry designer and the creator of Galaxy Bijoux. In this interview, she shares with us where she gets her inspiration from, how she found herself designing jewelry, why it's important to lead by example, and so much more! She is full of passion and takes great care to make sure her work showcases exactly that.

https://www.galaxybijoux.com/

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Born into a legendary show biz family in 1918, Ida could have easily followed the usual path and not made waves. Instead, she frequently turned down "Bette Davis hand-me-down roles" and played "hard-luck dames" like no one else could. Eventually, Ida set her sights on producing, directing, and writing, wanting to have a say in what stories were being told, with a mission to tell gripping socioeconomic tales that dealt with sexism, race, and assault. Known for her acting credits, she should also be lauded for her contributions to American Cinema.

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Antoinette (Toni) Fernandez is a multi-award winning filmmaker. From writing to composing, and everything in between, Toni shares with us her creative passion. She tells us how she got into filmmaking, why she found herself questioning the process, and so much more1 Her upcoming projects run the gambit from animation to horror! Tune in for laughs and inspiration!

Twitter: @FilmmakerToni

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