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A Movement for Mothers: Joan Blades of MomsRising Suggests our Next Steps

How does a small group of moms change the world?  They start an online revolution of course.  Yesterday on KVMR See Jane Do featured the "godmother" of the online movement, Joan Blades. As co-founder of MoveOn.org and MomsRising.org., Joan took the intent of two and transformed it into the power hundreds of thousands to become one of the fastest growing web-based organizations. 

We met Joan in the Bay Area.  She welcomed us into her home, showed us photos of her children and the lovely jewelry she makes as a side hobby.  I couldn't help but think how this kind, creative woman literally changed the face of politics and is inspiring the transformation of policies that supports social justice in the United States.

One of the commonalities I'm discovering amongst all of the everyday extraordinary women we have met is that the passion they possess to make a difference supersedes any sense of ego.  It's not about them; it's about doing what's right for the next generation. 

It gives me goose bumps to think that woman like Joan Blades represent the leadership that our country needs so much right now. The strengths we carry as women, such as compassion, passion, nurturing, listening, intelligence, empathy, and the ability to multi-task are the talents that will guide us towards a better life for our families, community, and the planet.

Following, we met MomsRising members and staff members at the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) celebration.  MomsRising submitted over 135,000 comments and signatures from members to support SCHIP. 

To find out more about MomsRising and the great work they are doing (with the help of over 150,000 moms and caregivers) check out www.MomsRising.org.

Click here to listen to our interview with Joan and MomsRising.org members.

A Conversation with Jean Shinoda Bolen and Women Leading the Way

Almost a year ago I had the idea of fusing my passion in media with the stories of people who are transforming their lives.  It was then I picked up Jean Shinoda Bolen's book, Gather the Women, Save the World.  I was instantly touched by Shinoda-Bolen's tenacity to unite women in order to make a difference.  In fact, I love Jean's quote and refer to it often on our website and materials, "when women gather together, sharing stories is what we naturally do.  This is how we learn and find encouragement, allies and ideas."

Today, one year later, I had the opportunity to interview Jean and discuss the importance of women coming together in order to lead the way.  In our interview on this See Jane Do special on KVMR , Jean also shares her experience at the United Nations World Conference on Women where she serves on the advisory board.  Jean also suggests what we can do to ensure that the WCW will occur again. 

Also featuredin this episode are interviews including; Grass Valley's youngest city council member, the co-founder the Hospitality House and co-owner of the Holbrooke Hotel, peace activists, social media leaders and more.

The See Jane Do team has been on a search to find the real stories of real women who are doing their part and leading the way for the better.

Following the empowering experience of participating in the International Women's Day event in Grass Valley, CA we shared our interviews with KVMR listeners on March 11th, 2009.

Click here to listen to our interview with Jean Shinoda Bolen on KVMR.

 

 

See Jane Do Goes to Washington CD now Available

While in DC for the inauguration, See Jane Do captured the stories of voices not traditionally heard on traditional media; African American women, Latinas, teachers, teenagers, rednecks, students, mothers and daughters.  

Our recent broadcast on KVMR was so successful that we're offering the DC episode as a thank you gift for KVMR's membership drive this week.  You can join this incredible community radio station online or call in during the Tuesday Music Magazine and pick up this See Jane Do CD as premium to show your support.  

If you missed our most recent show click here to listen to the stories of impressive women who were participating in one of the most historical events of the century, the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Thanks for your support!

Click here to listen to See Jane DoGoes to Washington