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Recognizing that we cannot achieve gender equality without also advancing racial equality, host Marianne Schnall has devoted this episode to looking at the intersection of gender and race and exploring how we can move the needle on both. Beginning with archival wisdom from her interviews with Black women thought leaders —Anita Hill, Maya Angelou, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and others—who offer their perspectives on both anti-Black racism specifically, as well as equality for all marginalized communities, Schnall then shares her conversation with esteemed civil rights activist and law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw who discusses two key terms she coined, “intersectionality” (14:10) and Critical Race Theory (18:14), the importance of uplifting Black women’s stories (25:50), her calls to action for creating a more equal world (28:30), and much more.
For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com
For more information about Kimberlé Crenshaw and her work, visit aapf.org
For more information about Tandem please visit tandemequality.org
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Listen to host Marianne Schnall’s full conversation about advancing racial justice with civil rights activist and law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw. Crenshaw discusses the #SayHerName movement (3:35) and book (9:24)—which she created with the African American Policy Forum to uplift the often invisible names and stories of Black women and girls who have been subject to racialized police violence—the origins, meaning, and importance of two terms she coined, “intersectionality” (22:55) and Critical Race Theory (27:19), what support Black women leaders need (33:39), her visions for a more equal world (31:25), and much more.
For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com
For more information about Kimberlé Crenshaw and her work, visit aapf.org
For more information about Tandem please visit tandemequality.org
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In this episode, listeners can hear Marianne's full conversation with award-winning singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. In their poignant, in-depth conversation they discuss the power of art and music not only as vehicles for personal expression and healing but also as means to help inspire others and create unity and community. Merchant talks about her latest album Keep Your Courage, including her new song “Sister Tilly” (5:00), how she uses her music as a platform to amplify activism and uplift social causes, (20:53) her evolution as an artist (27:42), her hopes for what her music can bring to the world (33:43), and much more.
To learn more about Natalie Merchant's activism and body of work including her new album Keep Your Courage and her touring schedule please visit: nataliemerchant.com
For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com
For more information about Tandem, please visit tandemequality.org
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Host Marianne Schnall continues a season-long exploration of visions for a gender-equal world by delving into the power of artistic expression and its potential to create meaningful change. Beginning with wisdom from her archives, Marianne shares insights from Melissa Etheridge, Maya Angelou, Amy Poehler, and several other renowned women artists. Marianne then shares highlights from a recent conversation she had with award-winning singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant, followed by a conversation with singer Teneia Sanders and drummer/comedian Rita Brent. Listeners will hear insights on how art can help shift culture and raise awareness about important social issues (10:51), turn pain into power (27:00), and unify humanity (12:50).
To learn more about Natalie Merchant's activism and body of work including her new album Keep Your Courage and her touring schedule please visit: nataliemerchant.com
The song “Our Rebellious Hearts” releases on March 29th, and to watch the documentary short film Our Rebellious Hearts, featuring Teneia and Rita and made in partnership with Tandem, Click Here. (23:45).
For more information on Teneia Sanders please visit www.teneia.com
For more information on Rita Brent please visit www.ritabrent.com
To listen to Teneia's album Black Empress (27:57)
For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com
For more information about Tandem, please visit tandemequality.org
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In this first episode of our season devoted to creating a gender-equal world, Marianne Schnall explores how new paradigms of power and leadership could help us achieve equality. Beginning with wisdom from her archives of conversations with Gloria Steinem, Ai-Jen Poo, Jane Fonda, Stacey Abrams, Barbara Lee, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, and Elizabeth Lesser, Marianne then speaks with special guest activist, educator, and leader in social justice Brittany Packnett Cunningham who shares her insights on an abundant view of power (10:38), differences in leadership across gender identities (16:54), her own personal leadership style (16:51), how to accelerate change (22:32), and what support Black women need (24:21).
For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com
For more information about Tandem, please visit tandemequality.org
To learn more about Brittany’s work, please visit BrittanyPacknett.com.
To watch Brittany’s viral Ted Talk, click here.
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This episode features Marianne Schnall’s full conversation with lifelong activist, educator, and leader in social justice Brittany Packnett Cunningham Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Brittany—the VP of Social Impact at BET, an NBC News and MSNBC Political Analyst, and host of the new and justice podcast UNDISTRACTED—shares her powerful insights on a broad range of topics, including why we need to view power as an abundant resource, the importance of authenticity and integrity in leadership, her hopes for an equal world where all genders and races have the “freedom to dream,” and much more.
For more information about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com
For more information about Tandem, please visit tandemequality.org
To learn more about Brittany’s work, please visit BrittanyPacknett.com.
To watch Brittany’s viral Ted Talk, click here.
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Join host Marianne Schnall for a moving conversation with activist, author, and 39th President of the U.S. Jimmy Carter who shares eye-opening insights and calls to action on what he feels is “the most serious and unaddressed challenge of our time”: the discrimination and abuse of women and girls worldwide. The podcast originally aired in 2020.
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In part two of this conversation with Elizabeth Lesser, bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of the Omega Institute, she discusses with host Marianne Schnall the connection she sees in our inner world and outer world (1:30), the greatest lesson she has learned through her years at Omega Institute (4:37), her thoughts on the evolution of humanity’s consciousness (7:34), the powerful life metaphor she finds in childbirth (12:42), her advice on embracing change instead of resisting it and the paradigm shift she hopes to see in the world (22:14).
Podcast Art by Kyle Hollingsworth - kyle-creative.com
Additional Resources:
Elizabeth Lesser Omega Institute
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In part one of this two-part conversation with Elizabeth Lesser, bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of the Omega Institute, she shares with host Marianne Schnall how she uses historical reflection to gain perspective on the current challenges we face (4:52) and the origins of her popular book Broken Open about growing through hard times (11:56). She then elaborates on her recent book, Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes (14:06), about how our history, belief systems and world could be transformed if we honor women’s voices, stories and perspectives. She also offers listeners one of her favorite personal meditations for standing strong without creating harm (30:40).
*This episode contains explicit language
Additional Resources:
Elizabeth Lesser Omega Institute
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Madeleine Albright was internationally admired for her confidence, intellect, and sharp wit. She had an inexhaustible ability to connect on the deepest human levels. To celebrate the life and legacy of this history-maker who recently passed away from cancer, host Marianne Schnall reflects on and shares her 2010 interview with Secretary Albright. In this never-before-aired audio, Albright talks about her relatable approach to diplomacy (6:23), her advice to women (11:17), the source of her energy (15:03) and much more.
Additional Resources:
Conversation with Madeleine Albright by Marianne Schnall
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In honor of Women's History Month and Gloria Steinem's 88th birthday this week, host Marianne Schnall shares a collection of essential, timeless wisdom from her mentor and friend the activist, author, and feminist icon Gloria Steinem. This episode features recordings from interviews with Gloria in 2006, 2012, and 2016 on topics ranging from the present state and future of feminism (2:40), the prospect of a female president (11:45), and the power of community (15:14). Additional guests include Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Sylvia Earle, Anita Hill, Justin Baldoni, and Elizabeth Lesser who share what Gloria's iconic phrase "We Are Linked, Not Ranked" means to them (18:11).
Additional Resources: Gloria Steinem online We Are Linked Not Ranked website for bracelets that were created by Gloria Steinem to benefit the work of Feminist.com, a thriving online community and hub of feminist voices. The bracelets were designed in partnership with Yoko Ono and the Maiden Nation Imagine Project.
We Are Linked Not Ranked
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In this bonus episode, Marianne Schnall shares her professional journey of shifting from interviewing celebrities about their fame to instead offering them a space to speak about creating change for the greater good. Beginning with the Women's March in 1992, Marianne has since interviewed over 100 celebrities and thought leaders about activism and their vision for a better world which has led her to publish four books and dozens of articles released worldwide.
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In this special episode of ShiftMakers, host Marianne Schnall shares the inspiration and advice of thought leaders she has interviewed over the years who reflect on how they find their deepest fulfillment through their activist work, why it’s so important, and how we can all take action to create a better world. Hear wisdom and insights from a variety of celebrities/activists, including Jane Goodall, Natalie Portman, Anita Hill, Gloria Steinem, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Amy Poehler, Sylvia Earle and Abigail Disney.
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Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, author, podcast host and founder of the Man Enough Movement, which aims to undefine traditional roles and traits of masculinity to allow men to realize their potential as humans and their capacity for connection. In this honest and thought-provoking conversation with host Marianne Schnall, he discusses his passion for projects that serve as agents of social change and equity, and he delves into topics including the power of media (11:46), his profound experience interviewing his own father (15:27), the medicinal benefits of crying for children (23:54), finding balance in order to achieve growth (28:43) and self-activism through personal healing (36:18).
Related Links:
Man Enough Podcast Justin's Ted Talk
Wayfarer Studios
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones, an internationally recognized author, public speaker, and now podcaster, brings her signature wit and candor to all she does. In this upbeat and lively conversation with host Marianne Schnall, Luvvie discusses the themes in her book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, recently released in paperback with a new chapter, the “Truth-telling Guide,” as well as her life habit of courage, how it’s ok to “be too much,” the importance of speaking up, why we need to give ourselves permission to fail, the ways she practices self-care and much more. For more info visit Luvvie online. Related Resources: Luvvie's 2018 Ted Talk
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In this special New Years' episode of ShiftMakers, host Marianne Schnall shares wisdom from her archival interviews about the power of inner work to change the world. Interview segments featured include Oprah Winfrey discussing the daily practice of gratitude, Elizabeth Lesser on the impact of discipline, Deepak Chopra's thoughts on creative solutions, Goldie Hawn on quieting the mind, Melissa Etheridge sharing how she embraced stillness while recovering from chemotherapy, and Maria Shriver dives into expanded definitions of health and well-being.
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Dr. Sylvia Earle is an internationally renowned marine biologist, aquanaut, conservationist, and author who has led over 100 underwater expeditions. In this rich conversation with host Marianne Schnall, Sylvia discusses her new book National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey about the power and significance of our planet's ocean from its fundamental importance in shaping our climate to how it supports a multitude of species, including humans. She shares what "hope spots" are and why they're vital (10:20), how respect for nature can help us find enduring alignment with our planet (24:46), and how the unprecedented access to knowledge that next generations have collectively empowers us towards better solutions (38:52).
National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey
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In part two of this candid conversation, activist and artist V (formerly Eve Ensler) discusses with host Marianne Schnall the paradigm shifts she most hopes to see in the world, healing, the importance of community, what she has learned living in nature, the modalities she embraces to keep herself centered in these concerning times, the mandala of humanity, and much more. To purchase tickets for Wild visit the American Repertory Theater and discover more about V Day at the movement's website.
Additional Resources:
V Day Website
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Activist and artist V (formerly Eve Ensler), opens her new play WILD: A Musical Becoming this week. In part one of this two-part conversation with host Marianne Schnall, V discusses her passionate concern for the future of the planet and her faith in young people as her inspiration for the piece developed in collaboration with Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, Golden Globe-nominated songwriter Justin Tranter, songwriter Caroline Pennell, and acclaimed director Diane Paulus. V also discusses her nearly 25-year campaign to end violence against women, girls, and the planet with the organization V-Day and illuminates how we heal within the community and our own bodies. To purchase tickets for Wild visit the American Repertory Theater and discover more about V Day at the movement's website.
Additional Resources:
V Day Website
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Amy Poehler has numerous titles and accolades next to her name as an award-winning actress, producer, and author. In this electric and humorous interview with Marianne Schnall, Amy speaks about the release of her book Yes, Please which went on to be a New York Times Best Seller. Amy also speaks of her online series and now website 'Amy's Smart Girls' and her passion for feminism.
Website: Amy Poehler's Smart Girls
Podcast Art by Kyle Hollingsworth - kyle-creative.com
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