Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Bradlee's claim of ignorance about JFK's personal life and shifting public trust in government
How In a Different Voice revealed the omission of women from psychological research
Advice on work-life balance, relationships, and raising children
Women's health movement's successes and links to other social movements
Inspiring the next generation of girls to pursue racing
Mentor's encouragement to pursue both a career and motherhood
Khomeini's problematic religious rulings and what they revealed about his leadership
Divorce reform and the inequities of traditional divorce law
Why young women distance themselves from the feminist label
Public reaction to women joining the New York City Fire Department
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Obama's moral courage in supporting causes despite political backlash
Adapting conducting gestures to overcome gender-based biases in orchestral settings
Creative process behind writing the Vagina Monologues and other works
Elizabeth Keckley's efforts to support freedom seekers during the Civil War
Women's progress in leadership and the dream of a female president
Male competitors' potential intimidation by a female driver's success
Mother's influence on career ambitions and expectations for her daughters
Early career challenges in construction and strategies for gaining acceptance
Realizing she stood out as a woman in computer science courses
Rabbi Avi Weiss's motivation for supporting women's rabbinic leadership
