Q & A with Mary Dore, Director of “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry"

Q & A with Mary Dore, Director of “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry"

She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” is the first feature document telling the inspiring story of the birth of the Women’s Liberation Movement from 1966-1971. Director, Mary Dore, cleverly weaves together archival footage, photographs and rare interviews with the leaders who shaped this movement reflecting back on this time in history. Mary will be in attendance along with some of the women when it debuts in theaters around the Bay Area on February 6th. I spoke to Mary about her film.

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Q & A With Jennifer Senior, Author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

Q & A With Jennifer Senior, Author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

Jennifer Senior is a contributing editor for New York Magazine and New York Times best selling author of, “All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood” now out in paperback. Her book analysis the effects of children on their parents based on case studies and her own observations. She will be speaking at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera on January 27, 7:15-8:45pmI’m excited to share an exclusive interview with Jennifer Senior.

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Q&A with Tim McKeon, Co-creator of Odd Squad

Q&A with Tim McKeon, Co-creator of Odd Squad

Odd Squad is the latest PBS kids show run by kid detectives that investigate weird phenomena and incorporates math concepts for kids 5-8 years olds. You can catch Odd Squad at 7am every weekday morning on PBS Kids (KQED Channel 9 in the Bay Area.) I was fortunate to catch up with co-creator, Tim McKeon, to talk about his new series.

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Q&A with Simone Marean, Girls Leadership Institute

Q&A with Simone Marean, Girls Leadership Institute

In May 2014, I attended a presentation titled Raising Resilient Girls. The speaker was Simone Marean, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) and I have not stopped thinking about all her great advice and information. She was funny and engaging and I could not wait to talk to her more about GLI.

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Q&A With Jeremy Stuart, Director of Class Dismissed

Q&A With Jeremy Stuart, Director of Class Dismissed

Jeremy Stuart’s directorial debut documentary on homeschooling called "Class Dismissed" is showing on Sunday, January 25th at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. If you are a parent, or want a fresh perspective on education, you won't want to miss this one-time showing! Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. I am extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with Jeremy Stuart.

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Q & A with Sarah from 97.3 Alice Radio

Q & A with Sarah from 97.3 Alice Radio

Over 18 years ago, Sarah Clark made her first morning show appearance on 97.3 Alice Radio and her success has remained ever since. In addition to co-hosting the wildly popular radio show, The Sarah & Vinnie Show, every weekday morning from 5:30-10am, she has now started a new creative adventure with SlappyStuff which she will be selling at the Holiday Craft Fair at the Mill Valley Community Center on December 6th. I caught up with Sarah to talk about her life, being the Bay Area’s #1 radio DJ and a busy mom.

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Q&A With J. Otto Seibold and His Mr. Lunch Series

Q&A With J. Otto Seibold and His Mr. Lunch Series

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) presents another family-friendly exhibition that explores the work of beloved children’s book author and illustrators with J.otto Seibold and his Mr. Lunch series. I caught up with J.otto while he was in the midst of hand painting a mural at the CJM for the upcoming exhibition. 

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Turning Lemons into Lemonade, Q&A with Johanna Stein

Turning Lemons into Lemonade, Q&A with Johanna Stein

Kids have no problem expressing their unfiltered thoughts freely. Any parent can tell you story after story of how their kids have insulted and embarrassed them but Johanna Stein has turned this into an uproariously funny book and viral marketing campaign to compliment it which has now led to a television pilot and brought a lot of media attention. I am extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with writer, producer, director, actor and author, Johanna Stein.

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Q&A with Danny Weinkauf, Bass Player for They Might Be Giants

Q&A with Danny Weinkauf, Bass Player for They Might Be Giants

After 17 years of playing bass for the alternative rock group, They Might Be Giants (TMBG), musician Danny Weinkauf has set out on his own with a new solo album called “No School Today.” I’m extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with Grammy Award winning musician, Danny Weinkauf.

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