“The journey for women, no matter what avenue it is – politics, business, film – it’s a long journey.” ~Kathryn Bigelow https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/kathryn-bigelow-becomes-the-first-female-director-to-win-an-oscar For Women’s History Month, we’re honoring Kathryn Bigelow: the first (and, as of yet, only) woman to win either an Oscar or a BAFTA for...
Empower woman, empower the human community. Happy Women’s Day and Women’s History Month to our strong sisters, readers and tribe! The purpose of International Women's Day is to bring attention to the social, political, economic, and cultural issues that women face, and to advocate for the advance...
“For the women who testified in this case, and walked through traumatic hell, you did a public service to girls and women everywhere, thank you.”~Ashley Judd I have supported and shared the story with The Wishwall readers over the last 3 years; Ashley Judd was among...
Oscar Sunday 2020 started with rain, but brightened my day as it launched a new era for the 2020s. I wish to share the highlights from the biggest award winners, to the most-talked about red carpet moments, and what you want to know about from...
“I find hope in the darkest of days and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”~Dalai Lama Today is a dark day for many Americans, so I wish to share some rays of hope. (The Senate did not allow witnesses in the Trump...
“Dear Basketball, I fell in love with you. A love so deep I gave you my all…from my mind & body to my spirit & soul.” ~Kobe Bryant, NBA champion, Oscar winner This week I wish to honor Kobe Bryant. I honor Kobe not because he...
"Equality for All Humanity, Our Next Step." MLK Day 2020: The nation pauses to celebrate what would have been Rev. King's 91st birthday. This year as we have for the last 3 years, we will pause and as the country did to observe Martin Luther King Jr....
“A snapshot of the journey from starving artist to mentorship and a filmmaker giving back!” ~Akasha Lin Garnier I started doing more speaking engagements after I my first film was produced and my second book was published, so I’ve gotten many requests to continue mentoring and...
“Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well now.” ~P. T. Barnum Trends...
We wish you a bright, bold new year and clarity for 2020! Over the last year we featured many of these women in business and entertainment who went on to shine through with several more wins. Gather inspo for your next chapter: https://ew.com/awards/2019/11/24/taylor-swift-beats-michael-jackson-american-music-awards-history https://www.teamusa.org/News/2019/December/31/Why-Megan-Rapinoe-Had-The-Best-2019 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/greta-thunberg-named-time-magazines-2019-person-year/story?id=67639965 https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567840/gayle-king https://www.inquirer.com/news/rbg-ruth-bader-ginsburg-philly-supreme-court-justice-jewish-history-museum-award-20191220.html https://www.bigtimedaily.com/instagram-star-simonetta-lein-uses-her-influence-to-inspire See our original features on these...
