Marianne Schnall
@mschnall.bsky.social
Journalist, Forbes contributor
Podcast Host: ShiftMakers
Author: What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? Conversations About Women, Leadership & Power
Founder WhatWillItTake.com / Feminist.com
www.marianneschnall.com
Podcast Host: ShiftMakers
Author: What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? Conversations About Women, Leadership & Power
Founder WhatWillItTake.com / Feminist.com
www.marianneschnall.com
In my new podcast episode, I have an inspiring conversation with @melindafrenchgates.bsky.social on navigating life’s transitions, the importance of advancing women and girls, her bestselling book #TheNextDay, how we can all take action to create change and much more open.spotify.com/episode/1VZu...
A Conversation with Melinda French Gates
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October 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
In my new podcast episode, I have an inspiring conversation with @melindafrenchgates.bsky.social on navigating life’s transitions, the importance of advancing women and girls, her bestselling book #TheNextDay, how we can all take action to create change and much more open.spotify.com/episode/1VZu...
Sharing my favorite moments and memories of Dr. Jane Goodall – and some of the most profound things she said to me over the years.
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Reflections on Jane Goodall, one of the most inspiring women I’ve ever interviewed
My favorite moments, memories, and words of wisdom from the legendary activist
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October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Sharing my favorite moments and memories of Dr. Jane Goodall – and some of the most profound things she said to me over the years.
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With all the concerning things going on in the world, we can draw from the wisdom of the many remarkable women included in my latest podcast episode Voices on Strength & Resilience Part 2. Featuring insights from Oprah, Jane Fonda, Amy Poehler, #JaneGoodall & more.
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Voices on Strength and Resilience - Part 2
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October 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
With all the concerning things going on in the world, we can draw from the wisdom of the many remarkable women included in my latest podcast episode Voices on Strength & Resilience Part 2. Featuring insights from Oprah, Jane Fonda, Amy Poehler, #JaneGoodall & more.
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Dr. Jane Goodall was a true legend: a trailblazer and a loving spirit, while also being a fierce & unrelenting voice for change. I had the honor of interviewing her several times over the years. In this tribute piece, I include some of the powerful & timely wisdom she shared. tinyurl.com/yyr5hy5a
The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Jane Goodall: Her Timeless Words Of Wisdom
A collection of powerful quotes from my interviews with Dr. Jane Goodall, world renowned ethologist, humanitarian and environmentalist who passed away after decades of pioneering work and activism.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Dr. Jane Goodall was a true legend: a trailblazer and a loving spirit, while also being a fierce & unrelenting voice for change. I had the honor of interviewing her several times over the years. In this tribute piece, I include some of the powerful & timely wisdom she shared. tinyurl.com/yyr5hy5a
A moment by the ocean with my daughters reminded me how deeply we need spaces for hope, reflection & action. I’m launching The ShiftMakers Journal, a Substack for wisdom + inspiration from my years interviewing changemakers - and ideas to help us shape a better future.
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The ShiftMakers Journal | Marianne Schnall | Substack
I’ve spoken to hundreds of the most influential figures of our time. I’m here to share that wisdom with you & find ways we can co-create a better world together. Click to read The ShiftMakers Journal,...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A moment by the ocean with my daughters reminded me how deeply we need spaces for hope, reflection & action. I’m launching The ShiftMakers Journal, a Substack for wisdom + inspiration from my years interviewing changemakers - and ideas to help us shape a better future.
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Thank you to @msmagazine.com and @mschnall.bsky.social for highlighting the work of Women Moving Millions CEO Sarah Haacke Byrd alongside Cecilia A. Conrad of Lever for Change, Asha Curran of GivingTuesday, Valerie Jarrett of the Obama Foundation (Contd.)
Philanthropy Can ‘Unlock Profound Change’ for Women and Girls in this Moment—and Women-Led Orgs Are Rising to the Occasion - Ms. Magazine
Philanthropy Can ‘Unlock Profound Change’ for Women and Girls in the Trump Era—and Women-Led Funders Are Rising to the Occasion
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June 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you to @msmagazine.com and @mschnall.bsky.social for highlighting the work of Women Moving Millions CEO Sarah Haacke Byrd alongside Cecilia A. Conrad of Lever for Change, Asha Curran of GivingTuesday, Valerie Jarrett of the Obama Foundation (Contd.)
My latest @msmagazine.com piece features more wisdom from my interviews with this group of influential women leaders in philanthropy on the vital role philanthropy can play in the lives of women and girls, particularly now where funds are being cut and rights are rolled back
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Philanthropy Can ‘Unlock Profound Change’ for Women and Girls in this Moment—and Women-Led Orgs Are Rising to the Occasion
Less than 2 percent of philanthropic giving in the U.S. directly benefits women and girls, a percentage that is likely even lower on a global scale. Amidst rollbacks on women’s rights, cuts to federal...
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June 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My latest @msmagazine.com piece features more wisdom from my interviews with this group of influential women leaders in philanthropy on the vital role philanthropy can play in the lives of women and girls, particularly now where funds are being cut and rights are rolled back
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In my latest six leaders share insights: Brooke D. Anderson (Pivotal Ventures) Ana Marie Argilagos (Hispanics in Philanthropy) Sarah Haacke Byrd (Women Moving Millions) Cecilia A. Conrad (Lever for Change) Asha Curran (Giving Tuesday) Valerie Jarrett (Obama Foundation)
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How Women-Led Philanthropy Is Driving Transformative Change
Six leaders in the field—Brooke D. Anderson, Ana Marie Argilagos, Sarah Haacke Byrd, Cecilia A. Conrad, Asha Curran and Valerie Jarrett—share insights on the power of philanthropy to make lasting chan...
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May 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In my latest six leaders share insights: Brooke D. Anderson (Pivotal Ventures) Ana Marie Argilagos (Hispanics in Philanthropy) Sarah Haacke Byrd (Women Moving Millions) Cecilia A. Conrad (Lever for Change) Asha Curran (Giving Tuesday) Valerie Jarrett (Obama Foundation)
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Melinda French Gates shares so much wisdom in this in-depth interview with @mschnall.bsky.social. Get her insights on what inspired her new book The Next Day, parenthood, self-care, giving, the importance of advancing women & girls, embracing life’s transitions, and how we can all make a difference
Full Interview With Melinda French Gates On Her New Memoir, Advancing Women, Creating Change and More - What Will It Take
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May 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Melinda French Gates shares so much wisdom in this in-depth interview with @mschnall.bsky.social. Get her insights on what inspired her new book The Next Day, parenthood, self-care, giving, the importance of advancing women & girls, embracing life’s transitions, and how we can all make a difference
My latest ForbesWomen piece where I interview @amandalitman.bsky.social, cofounder and president of @runforsomething.net, about her newly released book ‘When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership’
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Interview: Amanda Litman Offers Advice For The Next Generation Of Leaders In Her New Book ‘When We’re In Charge’
Amanda Litman—cofounder and president of Run for Something—discusses When We’re In Charge, her new book that encourages millennials and Gen Zers to lead differently.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My latest ForbesWomen piece where I interview @amandalitman.bsky.social, cofounder and president of @runforsomething.net, about her newly released book ‘When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership’
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Thanks @msmagazine.com for uplifting takeaways from my conversation with @jessicavalenti.bsky.social, Clara Bingham and @jamiaawilson.bsky.social. They provide vital insights on the state of reproductive rights, the stakes of this moment, actions we can take and more.
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‘This Is About Life or Death’: Leading Feminists Discuss Women’s Rights in Post-Roe America
Clara Bingham, Jamia Wilson and Jessica Valenti on the state of abortion access and the feminist resistance rising up in every state in the U.S.: 'The 14th Amendment is what antiabortion activists are...
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May 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Thanks @msmagazine.com for uplifting takeaways from my conversation with @jessicavalenti.bsky.social, Clara Bingham and @jamiaawilson.bsky.social. They provide vital insights on the state of reproductive rights, the stakes of this moment, actions we can take and more.
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My interview with 3 social change leaders: LaTosha Brown, Monica Riley & Pamela Shifman who share insights on what we can learn from racial justice & civil rights movement leaders past & present & the importance of women uniting in this moment to protect our rights and freedoms tinyurl.com/3fwjr6ed
'We Have Power Together': Three Social Change Leaders On Solidarity And What We Can Learn From History As We Build A More Equitable Future
Interview with pro-democracy leaders Pamela Shifman, LaTosha Brown and Monica Riley on the significance of marking the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, and the power of women’s sol...
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May 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My interview with 3 social change leaders: LaTosha Brown, Monica Riley & Pamela Shifman who share insights on what we can learn from racial justice & civil rights movement leaders past & present & the importance of women uniting in this moment to protect our rights and freedoms tinyurl.com/3fwjr6ed
For this ShiftMakers podcast episode, I drew from years of interviews with wise women who share powerful insights on how we can foster strength & resilience. I hope it provides soul-nourishing encouragement for these challenging times or whatever struggles you face. Listen/watch tinyurl.com/mejpjyjp
April 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
For this ShiftMakers podcast episode, I drew from years of interviews with wise women who share powerful insights on how we can foster strength & resilience. I hope it provides soul-nourishing encouragement for these challenging times or whatever struggles you face. Listen/watch tinyurl.com/mejpjyjp
In my latest piece, I interview @melindagates.bsky.social about her new book in which she shares previously untold personal stories and wisdom she’s gained through life’s transitions, her $1 billion pledge to advance women, how we can all make a positive impact & more www.forbes.com/sites/marian...
Interview With Melinda French Gates On Her New Memoir And More
Melinda French Gates talks about her new book 'The Next Day,' as well as her philanthropy, advancing women and girls, what women bring to leadership, her message for others and more.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In my latest piece, I interview @melindagates.bsky.social about her new book in which she shares previously untold personal stories and wisdom she’s gained through life’s transitions, her $1 billion pledge to advance women, how we can all make a positive impact & more www.forbes.com/sites/marian...
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"This is the time for street heat—the rallies and the marches that some communities are engaged in are what we need—but also political action," Former Rep. Barbara Lee tells @mschnall.bsky.social:
‘We Have to Have Hope and We Have to Fight Hard’: The Ms. Q&A With Trailblazing Former Rep. Barbara Lee
This Women’s History Month, as we honor the many women who have helped shape this country throughout the years, I had the opportunity to speak with one such history maker, former longtime U.S. Represe...
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March 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"This is the time for street heat—the rallies and the marches that some communities are engaged in are what we need—but also political action," Former Rep. Barbara Lee tells @mschnall.bsky.social:
In my @msmagazine.com interview with former Rep. Barbara Lee, currently making a historic run for Oakland Mayor, she talks about Trump’s actions, what we can learn from history, what her mentor Shirley Chisholm would say in this moment, her call to action and more. msmagazine.com/2025/03/19/b...
‘We Have to Have Hope and We Have to Fight Hard’: The Ms. Q&A With Trailblazing Former Rep. Barbara Lee
This Women’s History Month, as we honor the many women who have helped shape this country throughout the years, I had the opportunity to speak with one such history maker, former longtime U.S. Represe...
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March 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In my @msmagazine.com interview with former Rep. Barbara Lee, currently making a historic run for Oakland Mayor, she talks about Trump’s actions, what we can learn from history, what her mentor Shirley Chisholm would say in this moment, her call to action and more. msmagazine.com/2025/03/19/b...
In my latest piece @vanessapriyadaniel.bsky.social talks about her important new book "Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning" & offers powerful insights on what makes women of color such effective leaders, the challenges they face & more www.forbes.com/sites/marian...
How Can We ‘Unrig The Game’ For Women Of Color Leaders? Interview With Organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel On Her New Book
Author, activist and organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel discusses her new book Unrig the Game, including why women of color are such effective leaders, the challenges they face, how we can all show up as ...
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March 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In my latest piece @vanessapriyadaniel.bsky.social talks about her important new book "Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning" & offers powerful insights on what makes women of color such effective leaders, the challenges they face & more www.forbes.com/sites/marian...
I reached out to a diverse group of leaders and asked them to share their insights for a series of articles on how we can mobilize in this moment. These pieces, along with each contributor's full responses, are now featured in a new Where Do We Go From Here? section www.feminist.com/where-do-we-...
Where Do We Go From Here? | Feminist.com
With gender equality and intersecting issues under attack, feminist leaders share insights, encouragement, and calls to action on how we can mobilize in this moment and continue to push for progress.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I reached out to a diverse group of leaders and asked them to share their insights for a series of articles on how we can mobilize in this moment. These pieces, along with each contributor's full responses, are now featured in a new Where Do We Go From Here? section www.feminist.com/where-do-we-...
In the face of the Trump administration's attacks, my article at Women's Media Center offers insights from feminist leaders on what new strategies we can use to protect our hard-won rights
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@staceyabrams.com @sarahkateellis.bsky.social @raquelwillis.com & more
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@staceyabrams.com @sarahkateellis.bsky.social @raquelwillis.com & more
February 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In the face of the Trump administration's attacks, my article at Women's Media Center offers insights from feminist leaders on what new strategies we can use to protect our hard-won rights
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@staceyabrams.com @sarahkateellis.bsky.social @raquelwillis.com & more
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@staceyabrams.com @sarahkateellis.bsky.social @raquelwillis.com & more
I was grateful to interview activist @raquelwillis.com for @msmagazine.com. In this moment where the trans community is being targeted, Raquel shares her important perspective and calls to action for protecting the rights of all people, and her powerful messages of hope, empathy, and resilience.
Trans Activist Raquel Willis Offers Thoughts on Organizing, Strength and Hope in this Moment - Ms. Magazine
Trans Activist Raquel Willis Offers Thoughts on Organizing, Strength and Hope in Face of Trump Administration and Republican LGBTQ Attacks
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February 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I was grateful to interview activist @raquelwillis.com for @msmagazine.com. In this moment where the trans community is being targeted, Raquel shares her important perspective and calls to action for protecting the rights of all people, and her powerful messages of hope, empathy, and resilience.
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Now more than ever, we all must realize our power—as individuals and as a united community for progress.
Thank you Marianne Schnall and @forbes.com for including me amongst such powerful leaders and change agents. You can view the full article here ⤵️
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Thank you Marianne Schnall and @forbes.com for including me amongst such powerful leaders and change agents. You can view the full article here ⤵️
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How Do We Advance Equality In This New Era? These Leaders Show Us A Path Forward
With equality for women and other marginalized groups under threat, leaders across sectors share insights and calls to action.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now more than ever, we all must realize our power—as individuals and as a united community for progress.
Thank you Marianne Schnall and @forbes.com for including me amongst such powerful leaders and change agents. You can view the full article here ⤵️
www.forbes.com/sites/marian...
Thank you Marianne Schnall and @forbes.com for including me amongst such powerful leaders and change agents. You can view the full article here ⤵️
www.forbes.com/sites/marian...
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We cannot afford to see backlash as defeat. Instead, it is a stark reminder that we must continue to insist on the progress that justice demands. Together, we will keep moving forward. Thank you for including me in this piece, @mschnall.bsky.social.
My latest Forbes piece features an incredible group of leaders who share their calls to action for how we can mobilize to safeguard gender equality and intersecting issues in this moment where the rights and freedoms of so many groups are under attack.
How Do We Advance Equality In This New Era? These Leaders Show Us A Path Forward
With equality for women and other marginalized groups under threat, leaders across sectors share insights and calls to action.
www.forbes.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We cannot afford to see backlash as defeat. Instead, it is a stark reminder that we must continue to insist on the progress that justice demands. Together, we will keep moving forward. Thank you for including me in this piece, @mschnall.bsky.social.
My latest Forbes piece features an incredible group of leaders who share their calls to action for how we can mobilize to safeguard gender equality and intersecting issues in this moment where the rights and freedoms of so many groups are under attack.
How Do We Advance Equality In This New Era? These Leaders Show Us A Path Forward
With equality for women and other marginalized groups under threat, leaders across sectors share insights and calls to action.
www.forbes.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My latest Forbes piece features an incredible group of leaders who share their calls to action for how we can mobilize to safeguard gender equality and intersecting issues in this moment where the rights and freedoms of so many groups are under attack.
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Ken Harbaugh and Marianne Schnall discuss the fast pace of Trump’s damaging executive orders. #TrumpAdministration #PolicyChanges #ExecutiveOrders
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Ken Harbaugh and Marianne Schnall discuss the rapid pace of Trump’s damaging executive orders.
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February 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ken Harbaugh and Marianne Schnall discuss the fast pace of Trump’s damaging executive orders. #TrumpAdministration #PolicyChanges #ExecutiveOrders
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