Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli, and Rabia Hussain enjoyed freedoms in Afghanistan, pursuing education and work. Joining Ascend, a nonprofit teaching leadership and rock climbing, allowed them to

Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli, and Rabia Hussain enjoyed freedoms in Afghanistan, pursuing education and work. Joining Ascend, a nonprofit teaching leadership and rock climbing, allowed them to explore their country's mountains. When the Taliban seized power in August 2021, Ascend became their only chance to escape the restrictive regime.

As Ascend women resettled globally with host families, Yosemite Search and Rescue members Merryn Venugopal and Michelle Pellette invited them to Yosemite. There, they found safe reunion, solace in the climbing community, and a vital connection to home while building new lives.

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Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the

Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the evangelical world and grappling with intense family challenges.

Feeling isolated, she forged a new path, gaining a deeper awareness of gender inequities she had previously overlooked. Her book, *As a Woman*, shares her unique perspective on navigating faith, identity, and the universal human experience, offering insights into what it means to be male, female, and simply human.

For more "Michelle Meow Show" episodes, visit commonwealthclub.org/mms.

Amazon Watch and Yasunidos have released a new PSA featuring celebrity supporters. The campaign defends Ecuador's controversial Yasuní National Park from oil drilling.

The PSA showcases

Amazon Watch and Yasunidos have released a new PSA featuring celebrity supporters. The campaign defends Ecuador's controversial Yasuní National Park from oil drilling.

The PSA showcases prominent stars, including Oscar winner Jared Leto, Michelle Rodriguez, Michelle Monaghan, Benjamin Bratt, and Daryl Hannah, among other actors and activists.

Sign the international petition to support the cause: http://amazonwatch.org/take-action/save-yasuni. Join the global conversation using #YasuniDependeDeTi.

Michelle Long highlights how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, inspiring other communities. Their "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign

Michelle Long highlights how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, inspiring other communities. Their "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign has achieved 60% community awareness and significantly shifted buying habits. More information on this segment is available here.

Starting with a "Think Local First" program, the network expanded to include business peer mentoring, and support for local food producers, sustainable buildings, and green energy. Learn more about their initiatives at www.sustainableconnections.org.

Dr. Michelle St Jane, a re-emergence strategist, guides compassionate leaders through career transitions, sharing lessons learned. Her research and writing center on the strength of matriarchal

Dr. Michelle St Jane, a re-emergence strategist, guides compassionate leaders through career transitions, sharing lessons learned. Her research and writing center on the strength of matriarchal society, exemplified by orca whales.

Currently, Dr. St Jane hosts "Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey," a video podcast exploring leadership, conscious stewardship, and legacy. As an intergenerational collaborator and global business connector, she empowers women business leaders to use their unique voices to create change and live their legacy.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.