Contact me to book an inspirational keynote speech. Let's discuss your group's needs to ensure a dynamic and successful program. See my speech topics and endorsements.

Some of the Places I've Spoken:

 

Universities
Brown
Harvard
Bradley
Barnard
Hamilton
U Penn
Penn State

Columbia

Smith

Princeton
University of Texas Austin
University of North Texas
U Mass Amherst
George Washington University
University of Missouri Kansas City
University of Alabama

General Audiences
National Press Club
Chautauqua Institution
Aspen Institute
The Culture Project
Democratic National Convention
92nd St Y

Brooklyn Museum



Women's Groups
Brandeis National Committee
National Council of Jewish Women
Planned Parenthood
Hadassah
New York Women's Forum
Jewish Federation Women's Divisions
National Women's Political Caucus
Women Lawyers of Los Angeles

Professional, Business, & Leadership Groups
International Leadership Forum

National Association of Broadcasters

Citibank

WAM! (Women, Action, Media)

NY Women in Communications International

National Association for Women in Communications

Progressive Women's Voices

University Career Women

Glamour Magazine College Women of the Year

Gloria is a wonderful, inspiring speaker!    

 

Visit and chat with the WomenGirlsLadies at our blog.

Encouraging Words

"We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourlseves already."

--Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in her 2008 Harvard commencement address

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Just a few audience comments on the WomenGirlsLadies panel:

Thank you for your inspirational work--though an hour lecture may seem small, it's still important and impactful.

Great job! Very inspiring to hear each of your stories and to see how far your ladies have come in life.

Keep spreading these positive and empowering messages.

I want to hear more from you guys. I really enjoyed the presentation.

Thanks for a really fascinating discussion. You've given me the kick in the pants I needed to revive my own activism.

I was impressed that you touched on race and the stereotypes that race and culture have had and how they've especially affected women.


 

"I admire the way you interact with every person who has a question or comment for you, treating them with warmth and respect. You field questions and engage in dialogue with poise, wisdom, and humor."
---Nadine Strossen, Professor of Law, Columbia University

“compelling, empowering"--Carole Curtis, Hadassah national convention director

"I find it fascinating to have the perspective and historical view that Gloria Feldt delivers so eloquently. Ms. Feldt engaged me in a whole new conversation that will resonate for quite a long time. Not only did she offer insightful commentary, but she shared a concise and logical strategy for moving more women into the
forefront of leadership from the house on Main Street to the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Gloria Feldt has not only a roadmap for this journey, but the grace to share it as well."
--Julia C. Patrick, Publisher, Frontdoors Lifestyle News

"Nobody says it like Gloria Feldt."--Anna Clark, Blogger at Isak

Thank You Gloria. Our listener response to your appearance was so positive that we could not field the Facebook and emails of people who loved what you were saying. You truly are an inspiration to us. Kim Kelly& Eddie Russell, My Crew

 

''Gloria really offered me a fresh perspective on Choice Rights. Her seminar class was amazing, and it made my life richer. :)''--Lindsay Cashen, ASU student

 

Speaking Events


Welcome to my events page. Learn about upcoming and past speaking events below, watch media samples, and book me to speak at your events.

 

Thursday
17Dec2009

Keynote: SeeJaneDo Passion into Action Conference

I'm greatly honored to be speaking at this amazing conference for activists doing incredible work in their communities. Just click the image to find otu more and register. Can anyone tell me where Grass Valley is?

Thursday
17Dec2009

Women? Power? Leadership? My Course @ ASU - Click Image to Sign Up!

I taught this course last year and had great students, wonderful guest speakers, and tons of fun. As a result of writing my book, Unlimited, I have lots of new material this year. I'm looking forward to teaching the course again and encourage both students and "townies" to register. Click the image for more info and to sign up!

 

Wednesday
28Oct2009

My Second Life Debut February 4

Yes, the rumors are true.  I'll be in Second Life as GloriaFeldt Tungsten, along with my pal Jessica Valenti and new friends Eve Pell, and Lillie Yifu on Virtually Speaking Feb.4, 2010! Join in please at Virtually Speaking.I can't wait to do this one! As soon as my avatar is ready, I'll share it with you. Meanwhile, here's--->

Widget Whiteberry

See, feminism isn't just alive, it's in Second Life--now that's exciting news :-)

Wednesday
28Oct2009

Body Politic 09: Voices on Feminism

The PPNYC Activist Council, in collaboration with Living Liberally, invites you to

Body Politic 09: Voices on Feminism

Wednesday, November 4

6-7pm: Happy Hour

7-9pm: A Conversation with Gloria Feldt, Lynn Harris, and Jessica Valenti 

The Tank 354 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Join three of New York City’s leading feminist voices, women’s rights activists and influential writers as they discuss what feminism means to them. Find out how their respective generations have helped shape feminism today – and their perspectives on where feminism is headed next.

Plus, PPNYC’s Political Action Team will provide the run down on what the brand new electeds mean for pro-choice politics.

Gloria Feldt is the author of The War on Choice and Behind Every Choice Is a Story, a commentator for the Huffington Post and Women's eNews, and the former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has been named US Glamour's Woman of the Year and one of Vanity Fair's Top 200 Woman Legends, Leaders and Trailblazers. She blogs on and at Heartfeldt Politics.

Lynn Harris is an author, essayist, commentator, mostly-retired comedian, and award-winning journalist. She writes about pop culture, politics, gender, relationships, religion, and disability, sometimes all at once. Her most recent book is the satirical novel Death By Chick Lit, whose prequel, Miss Media, was hailed by New York Magazine as a "sharp, smart satire."

Jessica Valenti is the author of Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters and the founder and executive editor of feministing.com. She is also a co-founder of the REAL hot 100, a campaign to highlight the important work of young women across the country. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including Ms. Magazine, Salon, and The Guardian.

Limited seats available.

Tickets are only $15 - Reserve Today!

Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund. Admission includes one year membership to PPNYC Action Fund, the political wing of Planned Parenthood of New York City.

Questions? Contact us at activists@ppnyc.org


*Contributions to the Action Fund are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution or business expense because they fund hard-hitting electoral and lobbying work. Your donation may be used for political purposes such as supporting or opposing candidates. Individual contributions only. No contributions from corporations or unions may be accepted.


Maintainer: Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund (actionfund@ppnyc.org)
Friday
18Sep2009

ASU Women of the World lecture features authors and activists Oct. 13

"Changing the World: Feminism in Action Generation to Generation"  with panelists Gloria Feldt, Maria Teresa Kumar, Courtney Martin and Brittany Collins
Post lecture report: We rocked, if I do say so myself:-) See media reports on the lecture here, here and here. Check out these audience comments after the presentation: "Empowering!" "Inspiring!"  "Fascinating!" "I want to hear more." "Just the kick in the pants I needed."

The WomenGirlsLadies intergenerational panel brings a fresh conversation among diverse feminist authors and activists to this annual event. Free and open to the public.

Where: Memorial Union, Arizona Ballroom, #221

Arizona State University, Tempe AZ

When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m.

Gloria Feldt

Gloria Feldt was a teen mother who went on to become president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the world's largest reproductive and sexual health care provider and advocacy organization. She is a best-selling author and activist whose commentary has appeared in the major news media. She was named "One of America's Top 200 Women Legends, Leaders and Trailblazers by Vanity Fair magazine. Her most recent book, co-authored with Kathleen Turner, is "Send Yourself Roses." She has also written "The War on Choice."

Maria Teresa Kumar  Maria Teresa Kumar was named by Hispanic Magazine as one of the Top Latinas in Government and Politics. Kumar is the founding Executive Director of Voto Latino, a national organization which leveraged social media and celebrity power to raise the Latino vote five percent or more in the last election.

Courtney E. Martin

 Courtney E. Martin is an award-winning author and print and online journalist who is currently working on a book about ten people under 35 who are creating innovative social change. She is the award-winning author of "Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: How the Quest for Perfection is Harming Young Women."

 Brittany L. Collins is an early-graduating senior in Women and Gender Studies at ASU where she will receive her bachelor's degree and a certificate in Arabic Studies. A Dean's Scholar, she was also awarded the 2009 Critical Language Scholarship for a summer of intensive Arabic study in Amman, Jordan.