Marianne Schnall
Transform leadership cultures with Marianne Schnall, speaker, feminist journalist and author. Marianne works with organizations to advance women's leadership and social activism, delivering award-winning insights as a UN Women Champion of Change and International Women's Media Foundation honoree.
New York, United States
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Her wide-ranging interviews with global leaders span fields as diverse as entertainment, politics, business, spirituality, and environmental and social activism and include Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Melinda Gates, President Jimmy Carter, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai, Nancy Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Arianna Huffington, Anita Hill, Jane Fonda, Stacey Abrams, Amy Poehler, and hundreds of others.
Marianne founded Feminist.com, an online community that fosters awareness, education, and activism for people worldwide. She is also the founder of What Will It Take, a media platform bringing together existing stakeholders and champions of women’s leadership across industries and issues on a single platform to foster collaboration and coordination.
Marianne is the author of What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? Conversations About Women, Leadership & Power (recommended by Beyoncé), which features interviews with politicians, public officials, thought leaders, artists, and activists addressing the changing paradigms and issues around women, politics, and power.
Her latest books, published by Simon & Schuster, include Leading the Way: Inspiring Words for Women on How to Live and Lead with Courage, Confidence, and Authenticity, and Dare to Be You: Inspirational Advice for Girls on Finding Your Voice, Leading Fearlessly, and Making a Difference. She was also a contributor to Robin Morgan’s anthology, Sisterhood is Forever: The Women’s Anthology for a New Millennium.
Marianne is the host of the podcast ShiftMakers, which highlights exclusive insights from luminaries and movement makers as they share wisdom on how to be authentic changemakers today.
She has spoken at universities and conferences across the country, organized and moderated numerous events, salons, and panels, and appeared as a media source on outlets including CNN, BBC News, and NPR. She is also a contributor for WAMC’s nationally syndicated show, “51%.”
Marianne graduated from Cornell University with a BA in English and the Women’s Media Center’s Progressive Women's Voices media and leadership training program. She is the recipient of the UN Women's Champion of Change Award and was ranked as one of the top global “Real Leaders 100” by Real Leaders Magazine. She is also an awardee of the International Women’s Media Foundation's Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists.
Through her writings, interviews, and websites, Marianne strives to raise awareness and inspire activism about important issues and causes.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Marianne Schnall's talk, "Pass It On: The Next Generation," emphasizes the importance of empowering and inspiring the younger generation to continue the work of social and environmental activism.
Marianne Schnall discusses the barriers to women's leadership and shares insights on empowering women to ascend to leadership roles, emphasizing the need for societal and systemic change.
Marianne Schnall discusses the importance of collaboration between women and men in achieving gender equality, emphasizing allyship and shared responsibility in her talk "Women And Men as Allies."
Featured Projects
Leading The Way: Inspiring Words For Women On How To Live And Lead With Courage, Confidence, And Authenticity
What Will It Take To Make A Woman President?: Conversations About Women, Leadership, And Power
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