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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Out front and open to others’ opinions
The more you put yourself out in front of the public, the more you open yourself up to opinions. And that’s one of the major deterrents for many women who — although certified experts in their fields — often decline … Continue reading
Posted in Reach and Impact, Uncategorized
Tagged Bonnie Brooks, CTV, Informed Opinions, media exposure, retailing, The Bay
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Women: media interviews vs health research
Meeting with the energetic and engaging Martha Paynter of the East Coast chapter of LEAF last week to speak about the possibility of bringing Informed Opinions to Halifax, I learned something interesting: Although women are less likely to agree to … Continue reading
Gloria Steinem: modesty and priceless advice
In the about-to-be-broadcast HBO documentary, In Her Own Words, subject and feminist role model Gloria Steinem encourages young women to “Listen to the voice inside you and follow that.” And then – demonstrating her critical awareness of the serious limitations … Continue reading
Posted in Better Writing, Upcoming Events, Valuing Women
Tagged feminist, Gloria Steinem, HBO, role-model, writing
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I Feel Great About My Hands profiles project in Halifax
As a still new non-profit initiative of Media Action (itself an office- and infrastructure-free, virtual organization supported by volunteers), Informed Opinions is always looking for creative ways to fund its work. So we were thrilled when 40 funny, thoughtful, inspiring … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Upcoming Events, Valuing Women
Tagged Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Carol Bruneau, Dawn Rae Downton, Halifax Club, Huffington Post, I Feel Great About My Hands - And other Unexpected Joys of Aging, Informed Opinions, literary luncheon, Media Action, Shari Graydon, Sheree Fitch, St. John's Telegraph Journal, Stephen Patrick Clare, Toronto Star, Winnipeg Free Press
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