Category: Social Causes

Despite calling herself a life-long feminist, filmmaker Jennifer Lee said one day she realized she lacked a visual history of the women's movement of the 20th century. That propelled her to make "Feminist: Stories From Women's Liberation." The 2013 award-winning documentary explores the significance of feminism's second wave. Listen in as she shares her fascinating, personal story. You can learn more about Jennifer at her website Feminststories.com.

Born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, Jennifer Baumgardner has one impressive career as an activist. The well-known journalist, author, writer, speaker, cultural critic and filmmaker can now add Publisher/Executive Director of the 'Feminist Press' at CUNY to her resume. Hear how she was profoundly influenced by feminism at an early age and how that made her the woman she is today.

Anne Doyle's been there, done that - Radio/TV journalist,businesswoman, speaker, author, local elected public official. As a Sports Broadcaster at the CBS affiliate in Detroit, Anne had the distinction of being one of the first women to break the all boy locker room barrier. She also joined the world of business helping to raise the "Steel Ceiling" at the Ford Motor Company. Anne shares her story and advice in her book "Powering Up! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders."

Nancy Giles is opinionated...and that's a good thing. The actress, comedienne, voice over artist has been sharing her 'take on life' since 2002 when she joined 'CBS Sunday Morning' as a commentator/contributor. Nancy's views, cutting and comedic have garnered her an Emmy and two "Gracie" Awards from American Women in Radio and Television/Alliance for Women in Media. No topic's off-limits.

Melissa Silverstein has one helluva resume. She's a writer, lecturer, founder and editor of Women and Hollywood, one of the most respected and go-to-sites when it comes to women, film and other areas of pop culture. She's also the Artistic Director and co-founder of the Athena Film Festival at New York City's Barnard College. Clearly she has plenty to talk about.