Women’s Eye Reflections For The New Year–#4

Take a look at these last few quotes from 2010 EYE Interviews for more ideas and wisdom for the New Year.   Hope these thoughts have inspired you to expand your world in some small or large way.   Now let’s take on 2011…

Siena Anstis—

“These women have faced almost insurmountable obstacles, but they have a tremendous ability to adapt.  They are the voice of the ‘Women of Kireka’ jewelry business and are making it all possible.”

Ruthie Rosenberg—

“If you are truly passionate about a cause, motivation to act comes easy.  Time that never seemed available appears.  And after you take the first step, the adrenaline kicks in and your ambition to help is accelerated.”

Phyllis Theroux—

“As I got out of bed this morning I thought about the amazing worth and power of the imagination, how it literally determines everything: one’s ability to love life, make a living, understand others, and -as a writer-create a story.  When the imagination dims, we do too.”

Gloria Feldt—

“But what really blew me away researching “No Excuses” was to find that it was no longer external barriers holding women back.  Women can now raise money as well as men, are trusted by the voters more than men, and when they run, they are statistically as likely to win.”

Interview: Gloria Feldt On 9 Ways To Embrace Your Power

Gloria Feldt has a passion for bettering women’s lives.  She’s a renowned activist, commentator,  teacher, and author.   In her early years as a mother of three living in west Texas, she called herself  a “desperate housewife.”  Yet she rose to find her voice as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood from 1996-2005.

“It’s up to us to develop a more positive relationship with power, to define power on our terms and embrace it…”  Gloria Feldt

Her most recent book “No Excuses–9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power” has been received with widespread praise.  It’s been called “groundbreaking” and “attitude-changing,” and “the most daring.”

I’ve known Gloria for several years now and have attended her inspiring lectures.  She’s certainly embraced her own power as her book is climbing best-seller lists.  I am delighted I had the opportunity to ask Gloria how she finally found her own identity and to get her advice for others as we begin 2011…