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Journalist, author, and founder of What Will It Take Movements Marianne Schnall has been in conversation with some of the most iconic influencers in our culture today. The ShiftMakers Podcast will bring us on an epic journey that highlights the exclusive insights of various celebrities, luminaries, and movement makers as they share wisdom on how to be an authentic changemaker today. Ultimately, we uncover what it will take to make a positive difference in the world.

Marianne Schnall


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    Voices On Strength and Resilience - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 23:31


    Welcome to the fifth season of ShiftMakers. In these challenging times – whether we're dealing with concerns about the current political landscape, global issues, or personal struggles – part one of this special two-part episode features an impressive collection of renowned women from host Marianne Schnall's archival interviews, offering wisdom and advice for meeting challenges with strength and resilience. The following thought leaders share powerful insights on viewing hard times as opportunities to learn and grow, drawing on history for encouragement, taking time for self-care, holding onto hope, and much more: Stacey Abrams, Maya Angelou, Cori Bush, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Roshi Joan Halifax, Anita Hill, Arianna Huffington, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Elizabeth Lesser, Wangari Maathai, Amy Poehler, Gloria Steinem, V (formerly Eve Ensler), and Oprah Winfrey. This episode is also available in video form, featuring archival video clips and captions, which can be found on Spotify or Marianne Schnall's YouTube channel.  To learn more about Marianne Schnall, please visit MarianneSchnall.com Podcast Art by Kyle Hollingsworth kyle-creative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What Would It Mean to Elect a Woman President?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 23:20


    Host Marianne Schnall shares a collection of insights on "What would it mean for the U.S. to finally elect a woman president?” from her recent interviews with an esteemed group of thought leaders about Kamala Harris's historic run for President. They each share their perspectives on what the possible impact of finally breaking that glass ceiling would be (1:23), how it could open doors for women and girls (5:46), and also broaden our cultural perceptions of leadership across generations (13:12). They also elaborate on the potential global impact of a Harris Presidency (16:31), what it would mean for the U.S. to join the ranks of other nations who have women heads of state (17:44), and much more. With quotes from Ted Bunch, Glynda Carr, Jasmine Crockett, Anita Hill, Carol Jenkins, María Teresa Kumar, Barbara Lee, Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Nancy Pelosi, Ai-jen Poo, and Erin Vilardi.

    A Conversation with María Teresa Kumar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 22:11


    Host Marianne Schnall speaks with political and voting rights activist María Teresa Kumar, founder and president of Voto Latino, the largest Latinx voter registration and advocacy organization in the country. Kumar has many insights to offer on the upcoming election, including what it would mean to elect our first woman and woman of color president (2:28), what the drivers are for Latino voters (12:51), the roles traditional media and social media are playing (7:40), her take on the status of women in this moment (10:06), and more.

    A Conversation with Rep. Barbara Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 25:17


    Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who is the highest-ranking Black woman appointed to Democratic Leadership and has served in Congress for over 25 years, talks with host Marianne Schnall about the upcoming election, sharing what she imagines her mentor Shirley Chisholm would feel about this moment where we have a woman of color on the ballot for president (6:31), what doors that would open up for women and girls (3:37), why having Black women's perspectives in leadership is so important (8:35), what we can do to get more women and diversity into politics (11:45), her call to action (14:30), what she wants to be remembered for (18:58) and more.

    A Conversation with Rep. Jasmine Crockett

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 33:32


    In this powerful conversation with host Marianne Schnall, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, U.S. House of Representative for Texas' 30th district and co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, shares her perspectives and wisdom on a number of timely topics related to the upcoming election and beyond, including: what it would mean to elect our first woman and woman of color president (3:15); what's at stake for women in this election (10:28 & 27:23); why it's so important for everyone to make their voices heard by voting (12:05); advice and encouragement for women interested in running for office (18:22); the importance of diversity in leadership (17:18 & 22:00); the significance of Black women's political power from the past and heading into the future (23.36); and more.

    How We Got Here: A Historical Look at Women Running for President and Other Trailblazing Women in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 25:14


    Host Marianne Schnall takes a historical look at the feminist trailblazers and political milestones that helped advance women and chart the course to this pivotal moment. As we approach the 2024 election and the possibility of electing our first woman president seems closer than ever, this episode pulls from Marianne's new and archival interviews to share insights and stories from women who helped pave the way, including quotes from Carol Moseley Braun, Nancy Pelosi, Madeleine Albright, Pat Schroeder, Barbara Lee, Gloria Steinem, Kirsten Gillibrand, Nicholas Kristof, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Cecile Richards, Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Glynda Carr, Melissa Etheridge, and Maya Angelou.

    A Conversation with Anita Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 36:27


    As the country is poised to possibly elect our first woman president who is also a woman of color, host Marianne Schnall asks law professor and activist Anita Hill to share her insights on the historic moment we're in. Hill discusses the engagement she's seeing from women and the younger generation in this election (3:10), the sexism and racism VP Harris has been facing (11:31), how our perceptions of leadership are evolving (16:09), the importance of diversity in leadership and politics (22:57), the significance of Black women leaders throughout history (20:08), her advice for young people today (35:14), and much more.

    A Conversation with Nancy Pelosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 20:32


    Host Marianne Schnall shares highlights from her recent conversation with former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who, being a trailblazer herself as the first woman Speaker, offers her insights on the upcoming election and the Kamala Harris campaign (3:00), as well as what it will take — and what it will mean — for Harris to be elected (9:30 & 15:15). Pelosi also discusses her new book, The Art of Power (11:46), offers advice for women leaders (13:48), and reflects on her time in Congress and what she wants to be remembered for (18:10).

    What Will It Take To Make A Woman President: 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 23:39


    In this introductory episode of our special election series, host Marianne Schnall shares how her young daughter's question, “Why haven't we ever had a woman president?” led to Schnall interviewing some of today's most respected voices on women's leadership for her 2013 book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? Now, with Kamala Harris' run making the themes around electing a woman president more timely than ever, listen to insights from Anita Hill (10:19), Gloria Steinem (11:32), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (8:45), and New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof (9:40) on the importance of having more representation and diversity, Kirsten Gillibrand (12:22) and Cecile Richards (13:00) on protecting women's rights, Nancy Pelosi (22:41) and President Jimmy Carter (6:42) on the need for more women in Washington, and many other voices and topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Racial Justice In a Gender Equal World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 33:18


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kimberlé Crenshaw - Full Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 46:57


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Natalie Merchant - Full Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 46:12


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Liberation Through Art In A Gender Equal World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 40:59


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New Paradigms of Leadership and Power In A Gender Equal World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 31:10


    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 and social organizer, podcaster, and speaker 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Full Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 42:52


    This episode features Marianne Schnall's full conversation with lifelong activist and social organizer 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Celebrating Jimmy Carter Our Longest Living President

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 24:50


    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.

    Elizabeth Lesser Part 2 - Embracing Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 24:58


    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). Additional Resources: Elizabeth Lesser Omega Institute

    Elizabeth Lesser Part 1 - Our Human Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 35:21


    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

    Madeleine Albright's Enduring Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 19:55


    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 Schnal

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    Gloria Steinem Essential Wisdom Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 27:59


    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). More at Shift Now, The Shift Network hub. 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

    Reflections On Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 8:10


    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. 

    Jane Goodall, Anita Hill, Natalie Portman, and More - The Joy of Creating Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 14:18


    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.

    Justin Baldoni - The Healing Power of Undefining Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 39:02


    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

    Luvvie Ajayi Jones - Being Yourself Is A Revolutionary Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 36:10


    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

    Oprah, Elizabeth Lesser, and more — Wisdom For A New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 14:14


    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.

    Oprah, Elizabeth Lesser, and more - Wisdom For A New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 14:23


    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.

    Sylvia Earle — Living in Harmony with Our Ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 53:43


    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). Sylvia Earle photo copyright: Mission Blue.

    Sylvia Earle - Living in Harmony with Our Ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 53:56


    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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    V — Turning Pain Into Power - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 28:45


    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. Photo credit of V on episode cover art: Paula Allen

    V - Turning Pain Into Power - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 29:00


    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

    V — The Power of Art - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 30:49


    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. Photo Credit of V on episode cover art: Paula Allen.

    V - The Power of Art - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 31:01


    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

    Amy Poehler — Realizing That Everything Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 19:28


    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. https://amysmartgirls.com/

    Amy Poehler - Realizing That Everything Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 19:47


    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.

    Anita Hill — Finding Strength In Your Truth - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 20:47


    In Part 2 of this candid insightful conversation, Anita Hill and host Marianne Schnall pivot to Hill's personal journey from speaking out thirty years ago to today. She shares her insights and advice for those who feel compelled to stand up for the greater good, the power she finds in struggle, and the healing she harnesses from her community, her family ancestry, and how she stays hopeful and centered.

    Anita Hill - Finding Strength In Your Truth - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 21:06


    In Part 2 of this candid insightful conversation, Anita Hill and host Marianne Schnall pivot to Hill's personal journey from speaking out thirty years ago to today. She shares her insights and advice for those who feel compelled to stand up for the greater good, the power she finds in struggle, and the healing she harnesses from her community, her family ancestry, and how she stays hopeful and centered.

    Anita Hill — What Collective Impact Really Means - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 27:28


    October marks the thirty-year anniversary of Anita Hill's landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas hearings. As a life-long advocate, Hill addresses the unfinished work of ending gender-based violence in her new book Believing. In this illuminating conversation with ShiftMaker's host Marianne Schnall, Anita Hill addresses the collective impact gender violence and sexual harassment have on our society as a whole, and she charts a path to a better future.

    Anita Hill - What Collective Impact Really Means - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 27:46


    October marks the thirty-year anniversary of Anita Hill's landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas hearings. As a life-long advocate, Hill addresses the unfinished work of ending gender-based violence in her new book Believing. In this illuminating conversation with ShiftMaker's host Marianne Schnall, Anita Hill addresses the collective impact gender violence and sexual harassment have on our society as a whole, and she charts a path to a better future.

    Dolly Parton — Being Yourself Unapologetically

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 14:09


    Dolly Parton is internationally known for expressing herself through music. In this interview with Marianne Schnall, the iconic entertainer and business powerhouse offers insight from her heart. She discusses knowing yourself and staying true to that knowledge, the power of positivity, her devotion to literacy, and how she feeds her passions. Dolly also shares the inspirations behind hit songs including "Coat of Many Colors" and "9 to 5". #coatofmanycolors #dollyparton #9to5 #imaginationlibrary

    Dolly Parton - Being Yourself Unapologetically

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 14:35


    Dolly Parton is internationally known for expressing herself through music. In this interview with Marianne Schnall, the iconic entertainer and business powerhouse offers insight from her heart. She discusses knowing yourself and staying true to that knowledge, the power of positivity, her devotion to literacy, and how she feeds her passions. Dolly also shares the inspirations behind hit songs including "Coat of Many Colors" and "9 to 5". Related Resources: Imagination Library

    Arianna Huffington — Nurturing Our Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 14:18


    Media trailblazer, bestselling author, and CEO of Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington is committed to changing the way we work and live in order to reduce stress and improve well-being. She sits with Marianne Schnall to discuss micro steps toward thriving, how to keep returning to your center of peace and wisdom, and what it means to nurture your mental health.

    Arianna Huffington - Nurturing Our Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 13:48


    Media trailblazer, bestselling author, and CEO of Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington is committed to changing the way we work and live in order to reduce stress and improve well-being. She sits with Marianne Schnall to discuss micro steps toward thriving, how to keep returning to your center of peace and wisdom, and what it means to nurture your mental health.

    Stacey Abrams, Amy Poehler and More — Face Your Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 22:55


    In this special episode of ShiftMakers, we look at the necessity to face our fears while we pursue greatness. Our host, Marianne Schnall, dives into some of her deepest interviews with Stacey Abrams, Jane Fonda, Amy Poehler, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Anita Hill, Maya Angelou and more to see how these leaders called upon their courage to tackle the unknown during uncertain times.

    Stacey Abrams, Amy Poehler and More - Face Your Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 23:20


    In this special episode of ShiftMakers, we look at the necessity to face our fears while we pursue greatness. Our host, Marianne Schnall, dives into some of her deepest interviews with Stacey Abrams, Jane Fonda, Amy Poehler, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Anita Hill, Maya Angelou and more to see how these leaders called upon their courage to tackle the unknown during uncertain times. Original Air Date: April 21, 2021

    Dr. Jane Goodall - “We've Got to Get Together and Take Action Now”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 37:00


    Marianne Schnall interviews world-renowned ethologist, environmentalist and trailblazer Dr. Jane Goodall as she reflects on 60 years of groundbreaking research, as well as her ongoing work, and shares her wisdom and insights on the pandemic, the planet, women’s progress, her legacy, and much more.

    Kimberlé Crenshaw - Rising Against Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 44:05


    Renowned social justice advocate Kimberlé Crenshaw shares her insights on systemic racism and turning this moment of reckoning into transformative change, how to apply intersectional principles to the issues we currently face, the importance of supporting Black female leadership, building an equitable world and more.

    Melinda Gates – How Revolutionizing Our Caregiving System Is ‘The Key To Reopening The Economy’

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 22:27


    “Our economy is built on the back of women’s caregiving,” says Melinda Gates as she discusses how the pandemic has hastened the urgency of creating more equitable caregiving systems, what she sees as the solutions we need to implement, and how addressing this issue of caregiving is connected to her overarching goal of achieving gender equality in the US and around the world.

    President Jimmy Carter – A Champion for Women’s Equality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 27:47


    Join us 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.

    Oprah Winfrey – Oprah and the Elements of an Iconic Leader 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 26:40


    There are few iconic leaders in our modern culture that compare to Oprah Winfrey. In this episode of ShiftMakers, we highlight elements of a conversation between Oprah and our host Marianne Schnall that reveal the practices and principles that make up a powerful and sustaining leader. Join us for insights and disciplines that could benefit us all and usher in change for a brighter tomorrow.

    Gloria Steinem – Conversation with Legendary Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 31:21


    Join our host Marianne Schnall as she talks with feminist icon Gloria Steinem. In this candid and often surprising conversation, Steinem shares her thoughts and wisdom on a variety of topics that are more timely now than ever, and encourages listeners to keep pushing for progress because as she points out, change is not “automatic”— it requires us all to take action. Gloria has deeply impacted the life of our host and we are so honored to bring this conversation to you with a truly legendary woman. 

    Dr. Maya Angelou – Timeless Wisdom from a Literary Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 29:43


    Legendary poet, writer, and performer Dr. Maya Angelou passed away in 2014, yet her timeless wisdom, life philosophies, and messages of love, peace, courage, empowerment, and tolerance continue to inspire us as we present this powerful conversation with Dr. Angelou and author/journalist Marianne Schnall.

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