August 26 is Women’s Equality Day, a day when we commemorate the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment. We are thrilled to represent these incredible women who transcend boundaries, challenge the status quo, and move us toward a more equal and equitable world. Celebrate Women’s Equality Day all year-round with these amazing speakers!
Evette Dionne
Author of the National Book Award longlisted title: Lifting as We Climb
- Explores how Black women have persevered to become a cornerstone of the Democratic Party
- Discusses how companies can adapt feminist policies
Eve Rodsky
New York Times-bestselling author and creative leadership expert
- Creates a system that empowers both partners and supports sustainable relationships that thrive
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Helps others with prioritizing time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity
Lauren Smith Brody
Author of The Fifth Trimester
- Outlines how to create a corporate culture that prevents discrimination and keeps women in the pipeline to leadership
- Helps caregivers preserve their mental health, adapt to their evolving workplaces, and build mutual employee/employer support
Leila Mottley
Author of Oprah’s Book Club selection Nightcrawling and former Youth Poet Laureate of Oakland
- Advocates for the end of police violence against Black women, girls, trans women, and gender-nonconforming people
- Discusses the importance of representation of young women and girls with nuance, complexity, and joy
Rachel Ignotofsky
New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science
- Celebrates women’s accomplishments in science inspiring girls to embrace STEM
- Provides narratives to empower young women to follow their passions
June Eric-Udorie
Feminist activist, Editor of Can We All Be Feminists? and DEI Programme Manager for Flexa
- Teaches companies how to build a workplace that is accommodating for multiply marginalized people
- Speaks from personal experience on how to use intersectionality as a tool in the fight for justice