I’m a diver that came up for air.  While chatting with a friend recently about summer happenings I caught myself (with a sigh) saying “I had to unplug for a bit”,  I quickly changed my story to, “I plugged

We caught up with the extraordinary Betty Yee, California State Controller, at the CA Democratic Convention.  She gives us the low down on what happens at a State Convention, how Toe Dippers can get engaged

She created Miss Representation & The Mask You Live In.  Jen Siebel Newsom talks about her bold new film and how you can step into action today.  Elisa Parker caught up with the potential First Lady

What do CA Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, Senator Kevin DeLeon, County Supervisor Heidi Hall, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, CA State Controller, Betty Yee all have in common?  They all connected with Elisa

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a political convention?  Elisa Parker & Sheila Cameron take a road trip to the California Democratic Convention…their first time.  They threw on their Danskos

“My time is spent almost equally now between stand up and resistance…I do take pride in saying to women of all ages that this part (fighting for equality) isn’t over yet.  We have to jump higher, work harder and think of new imaginative ways to get in the side door or side window because the front door may not be ...

Resist. Run. Win…

“I think we all felt the power of the Women’s March which happened everywhere.  We were out on the street and now we bring this conversation to where the change needs to happen; in companies, schools,

Women and their allies throughout Northern California are expected to congregate in Grass Valley and Nevada City, home of the 19th Amendment, this Wednesday, March 8, 2017 for equity, justice and the human

Why we hold a safe and sacred space for women. Today as I met up with several hundred amazing women I was asked, by a man, “how come I can’t participate in the this gathering today, for women?” Disclaimer,

Over 350 Nevada County Women joined Indivisible Women Nevada County in Grass Valley, Ca.  Grass Valley, CA— February 1st, 2017 — What started as 35 women gathering to discuss leadership

“Taking action doesn’t just mean tweeting, it doesn’t mean just creating a Facebook post, it has to be more than that.  We have to get from behind our computer screens and get out and be a part of our

“There is work to be done and you don’t need to live a lukewarm life.  The world needs all of us, both men and women…we need to recognize the ways that we are not whole and have the courage to do the

Not only is See Jane Do favorite, Azure Antoinette participating in Raising Jane but she is bringing along The Voice, Australia contestant, Emily Rex to perform together in their new duo, Spare Pages.

New Moon Girls Magazine Comes to Raising Jane! “In 1992, I felt a lot of anxiety remembering my own difficult tween and teen years.  My twins Mavis Gruver and Nia Kelly were entering that turbulent time

“The most important things that impact everyday life happen at the local level and we as women are well positioned to really get activated and engaged in a way that we haven’t been before.  For a lot

“We’re not here to be perfect.  We’re here to expand ourselves and continually learn.“ ~Torie Henderson, Life Coach for Moms and Daughters Torie is leading a workshop around confidence for moms and

“Having traveled across America and to 24 counties as the first-ever UN Youth Champion, I’m inspired by the desire of young people everywhere to make the world a better place.”~Monique Coleman Everyone’s

“Some legal battles may have been won but acceptance is the biggest battle and the more we can highlight that the closer we are to achieving it” ~Caroline & Laurie Hart When love and commitment

“To sing the truth of your heart is powerful medicine” ~Maniko How did seven women, all who considered themselves non-singers, move from fear of expressing their voice to recording an album and performing

“It is a profound act of courage to live a life of love.” ~Julie Butterfly Hill “Love yourself in every way you can think of and know how amazing your are.” ~Annette Dunklin In this interview

Digital Ninety-Nines: A Podcast Series on Digital Leadership! We are thrilled to introduce a new series produced by Episerver hosted by Elisa Parker. Digital Ninety-Nines: A Podcast Series on Digital

“We hope that our readers enjoy reading about our experiences and we hope that we inspire them to do similar things, to convince them that they don’t have to be Mother Teresa and forego all worldly benefits

“Ever since I was a little girl I always felt that I had a global soul and a yearning to learn from women teachers around the world and to look at difficult issues and to see what I wasn’t seeing. What

“My two partners and I found our niche in crowdfunding for women. Women own 48% of the small businesses in the country but only receive 5% of the funding. We give a lot of hands on help to projects.

“Budget is not an evil word.  All a budget does is allow you to be more successful with your money.  It’s not a restraining thing.  It’s a place where you can plant seeds to you know where you can grow

“My passion is to show consumers that their everyday purchasing decisions have global impacts. What you buy in your supermarket is having an impact somewhere all around the world. Our message would be

“When I was in my early twenties the war against Ind-China was raging and I found I could write a song about how I was feeling about the war. There were a lot of people writing songs about the war but

How did two moms help launch a program that overhauled the school lunch program in their community and get kids to eat 8,000 pounds of vegetables?  It takes perseverance and a the support of an entire

“What are we [as women] doing so we stay engaged in the whole money picture?  By having the conversation and stepping into that arena we regain some of the power, we accept a position of equality…out

“We have enormous power in our hands and it’s a critical time of transformation on our planet.  Let’s connect with one another and build a future that we want.  We can do it and we will do it!” ~Osprey

“It really is up to you to live your full potential because there are so many women across the world that will never have that ability.  And to let the opportunity pass you by, not only are you doing

“Women are so amazing- their resilience, natural peacefulness and their power.  My art form nurtures those qualities in me.  I think it’s important to find something that gives you a place to express

We are told what to focus on and that’s all that we see.  Often times we miss what’s right in front of our face and meanwhile we’re ignoring that one part of us that knows everything about us, down

“I’ve learned that releasing resistance and embracing the journey of life is like an EKG; it has it’s up and downs.  Sometimes I expected life to be like a flat line of the heart and that’s not life,

Former high end escort and now author, anger management, sex and relationship specialist, Veronica Monet shares an unique insight about boys and men and the challenges they face daily around masculinity

“Cyberstrong Kids helps kids take control of their digital footprints.  It’s an hour you won’t regret spending with your child.” ~Marlene Mahurin Do you really know what your child is doing online

 “Hopefully, The Mask You Live In inspires each of us to take the challenge and help ourselves and the boys in our lives stay true to themselves and overcome limiting stereotypes.”  ~Jennifer

On Saturday, February 14th, 2015, at 1:00PM, Nevada County will join with women and men around the world for ONE BILLION RISING: A REVOLUTION IN COMPASSION. One Billion Rising is an energy, a platform,