Elevate Our Girls And Change The World

Elevate Our Girls And Change The World

Honor our girls, change the world. I don’t want my daughter to learn her sense of self in a frat house. I don’t want her to be defined by her dyslexia. I want her to see herself as an equal member of this global community. A recent study published by M.I.T revealed...
Overcoming Fear And Growth Mindset at The CDA Crossing

Overcoming Fear And Growth Mindset at The CDA Crossing

Sometimes the most audacious endeavors come in the smallest packages.  Proud doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel about my ten-year-old daughter’s big hearted effort and character over the weekend. Bold, brave, gritty, and courageous. I’m blown away, days after...
You Can Always Try

You Can Always Try

Today I sat down with my literary agent (Alan), a man I affectionately refer to as Ari Gold (you Entourage folks will understand). A man my father calls the Centa Man, because he does the work of 100 men. We gathered to talk about my next book, a YA novel, we’re in...
I Love This Man

I Love This Man

I love this man. I love his voice.  I love what he stands for. I love that he stands up for what he believes in. I love that he speaks his truth.  I love that he doesn’t like saying “his name.” If you haven’t listened to the entirety of King James’ press conference...
Fight On

Fight On

This is what the Electoral College gave us? A climate denying demagogue who just threw a middle finger to the rest of the world and future generations by pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement. This is a sad and disturbing day for our planet, for our...
Science Matters

Science Matters

I’ve done a lot of Earth Day presentations over the years, but this represents one of my ALLTIME favorites, speaking at the California Academy of Sciences, an amazing place brimming with brilliant men and women doing essential research and work that matters....