How Are You Writing Your Future?
Our future is a fiction that we write. We all live in a story. Do you know what yours is? A warm and heartfelt conversation with the remarkable Betty Sue Flowers, former Director of the LBJ Library at The University of Texas and beloved teacher and mentor. Listen and be inspired about your life!
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Time, Writing and Narrative with Jennifer Egan
A deeply engaging and stimulating conversation on writing, time and narrative with Jennifer Egan (jenniferegan.com), the 2011 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fiction and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2011. Jennifer’s award-winning novel A Visit From the Goon Squad examines the power of memory, and the effect and role of time in our finite and timeless lives! Congratulations, Jennifer on winning the Pulitzer!
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China Rising! A Conversation with James & Deborah Fallows
Will the 21st Century be dominated by China? Should the rest of the world be weary of this awakening giant of Asia? James Fallows of the Atlantic Monthly (www.theatlantic.com/james-fallows/), and Deborah Fallows (www.deborahfallows.com) joined me for a discussion on what makes China so fascinating, what are its strengths and challenges, and how should the U.S. and the world view and respond to this emerging global superpower.
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Beyond Words: Women Healing Women in Israel
What does it take to see and hear the “other”? How can we heal the heart and soul of those that have wronged us or we have wronged? Nitsan Gordon and the women of Beyond Words (www.beyondwords.org.il) are reaching beyond cultures, beyond political lines, beyond faiths and beyond fear and mistrust to help women of all cultures and backgrounds in Israel build peace, one heart at a time.
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Growing Up Global! Raising Children to Be At Home In the World
Are you preparing your children to meet the challenges of the 21 Century global economy? Can they successfully compete and thrive in the emerging global community? Homa Sabet (growingupglobal.net) a mother of three with 20 years’ experience working with governments, businesses, and international organizations in global competitiveness and business development, has created a practical toolbox for families intent on raising global citizens to succeed in our hyper-connected world!
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