I am writing a book! It's finally happening. This is something I have wanted to do for a long while, but never really felt that I could go all the way with it. I had ideas about what I wanted to write about, and even started writing a book on several occasions (some of you have been there, right?) — but I never had the stamina, focus and conviction it takes to make it to the finish line.
Read MoreThe Grand Fears of the Tortured Heretic. This is a big deal for me to talk about. I’ve been putting this off over the last couple of weeks because it has felt scary for me to come forward with this, but as usual, my bigger mission pushes me through the fears so I can be of service to you. The reason why I want to talk to you about this is because I think this is one of those invisible conversations that needs to come out more in the “seen” world…
Read MoreCatherine DeMonte, LMFT is helping women "ignite their inner goddess!" As an extension of her private practice in psychotherapy, she offers classes to women that are literally called "Ignite Your Inner Goddess" and "Women Living Full Out." "My work is about bringing people back to their most authentic self. This means being true to who they came in as," she says. Catherine combines her 20 years of expertise as a psychotherapist with her passion for all things Goddess, to help women live in their full potential.
Read MoreWendi Knox is the creator of Oh My Goddess, a company whose mission is to inspire women to listen to their inner voice and unzip their true selves. After working her way up to be a Senior Vice President Creative Director at a big advertising agency in Los Angeles (she was the only woman in this position), Wendi was laid off. "I had been at my agency for 15 years -- it felt like family. It was a huge shock having to reinvent my life," said Wendi in an interview.
Read MoreWendi Knox, creator of Oh My Goddess, is on a mission to inspire women to be true to themselves, listen to their inner voice, and unzip their inner joy by sharing her own truth, humor and heart. “I feel like I’m a part of a women’s liberation movement, but it’s the liberation of spirit,” she says. A former “Execu-Woman,” Wendi today writes the Oh My Goddess Bloggess, paints and sells goddess gift cards at stores like Fred Segal (see her gorgeous artwork below), hosts goddess events, is a mentor speaker for women’s groups, and has recently written a book that many of us will want to get our hands on (publisher TBD). Wendi is an inspirational goddess of creativity, sharing her inner vision, heart and soul to help other women unzip their truth and live in alignment with who they really are. What a goddess!
Read MoreAmy Swift has helped thousands of women launch their business. She is an expert at helping women entrepreneurs connect the dots to turn their ideas and dreams into reality and create profitable, sustainable businesses. She has an outstanding gift of being able to extract the genius in women -- helping them articulate what they know (but think they don't know). Amy has moderated dozens of panel discussions on the subject of entrepreneurship and has got some of the best interviewing skills I have seen!
Read MoreOn August 26, 2010 women will gather around the US and Canada in celebration of their fearless journey for a first annual “Fearless Women Day.” On this day, 90 years ago, the 19th amendment was ratified to give women the right to vote. Each city participating will vote for, select and honor one fearless woman who has contributed to their community and the world by awarding them with a “Fearless Women, Susan B. Anthony” award.
Read MoreMary Ann Halpin is an internationally acclaimed author and photographer who is leading women in what is being called a "Fearless Women Revolution." Her first two books, "Pregnant Goddesshood" and "Fearless Women: Midlife Portraits", were groundbreaking (and controversial), and now she is about to release a third fearless book. In her new book, "Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom," Mary Ann has brought together 40 female entrepreneurs from across the country to celebrate their courage and strength in having worked through their fears to achieve great personal and professional success.
Read MoreBuilding confidence is one of the main takeaways for women who venture into the S Factor experience. Even Hollywood stars from Teri Hatcher to Kate Hudson say it has increased their confidence. “S Factor is about Empowerment … it’s about finding this place of comfort and confidence in your own body,” Teri Hatcher said in a testimonial for S Factor.
Read MoreThrough S Factor, Sheila Kelley has created a culture for women to come and let their body be expressive and truthful, experienced and acknowledged, and seen not just in the bedroom, but experienced and expressive everywhere. What a goddess!
Read MoreWhat’s so inspiring about Jacqueline is that she combines cool-headed business analysis with an equally warm heart. She won’t invest in businesses that don’t work well because she is always looking at the bigger picture and the greater good. “The world will not change with inspiration alone; rather, it requires systems, accountability, and clear measures of what works and what doesn’t,” she says.
Read MoreI have always been motivated by the desire to improve the world for women, in particular in the media -- because the media is the "face" of the collective philosophy; watching media tells you what we think of ourselves and our "ideal" images and states of being. Right now women's place within that context is deeply troubling on a symbolic level and this translates to trouble for women in society and all over the world, as media is our most powerful export.
Read MoreKara Isreal is the recipient of the 2010 Step Up Women's Network Los Angeles Teen Scholarship. Step Up is dedicated to connecting underserved teen girls with professional women mentors and enrichment programs to empower the girls to become confident, college-bound and career-ready.
Read MoreFor more than 30 years, Meade Palidofsky has been helping young people find their voice and tell their stories their performance art. In 1990, she started working in prisons. She says that was a real turning point because she felt like she met the population that she was meant to work with. Since that time, she has helped hundreds of incarcerated youth heal from past traumas and pave the way for a brighter future. I learned about her incredible work through the powerful documentary, "Girls on the Wall."
Read MoreWhat makes Caroline Myss's work unique is that she marries mysticism with action. She teaches and writes about the “unseen” world, while making the lessons practical and tangible. Through her work, she helps people get honest with themselves, with others, and most importantly, their soul.
Read MoreGabrielle[GabrielleBernstein]Gabrielle Bernstein, author, speaker, and founder of HerFuture.com Bernstein is on a mission to help women find their inner guidance -- which she calls their ~ing -- to help them live a happy and passionate life. Gabrielle is a motivational speaker, author and coach. She is the founder of HerFuture.com, and guidance and empowerment platform for young women.
Read MoreMichelle Obama is leading an initiative called “Let’s Move” to help solve our country’s epidemic of childhood obesity. Did you know that childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years, and that one third of America’s children are obese? Childhood obesity is not only damaging our kids physically, mentally, and emotionally, it is also destroying the health of our country.
Read MoreTippi Hedren has been an outspoken voice against cruelty to animals, both wild and domestic. She has lobbied Congress on numerous occasions as an animal advocate, and has been successful in getting legislation passed for their protection!
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