What
does that really mean? Please spell it out for me here:
What is
a woman? She is everything - all types, all colors and creeds;
multifaceted more than anyone has imagined. Womanhood crosses
all boundaries - we are able to transcend the gap between races,
cultures, religions and everything in between. We can be both
sexy and smart, be a businesswoman, an artist, an athlete and
a mother; we can date older, or date younger, or date each other!
We can be anything or combination of things we want to be! Above
all we are part of the human race.
If women who are living in one of the most privileged, prosperous
places on the planet - if we cannot use everything we have at
our disposal to make this our best, most fulfilled life,
then how can we expect a woman in Afghanistan, Iraq or Africa
to do so?
The Women's Mosaic provides opportunities to recognize
our unity with women both here and abroad, while celebrating
the beauty of all the diversity that exists
within and around us. We encourage women to know and love who
they are, and to achieve joy and prosperity for themselves as
well as for others. We need take control of our own lives, express
and share our unique talents and abilities, and in so doing,
serve others with our existence and example. We can offer inspiration,
motivation and assistance for the millions of women who are
fighting for their most basic rights as a human being. We can
help one another.
This mission, should we choose to accept and accomplish
it, will not only bring us personal fulfillment, but will ultimately
bring about a much needed revolution on the
planet that will be completed with both noise and silence, in
both a rockin' and harmonious manner by all the women of the
world!
Ok,
that all sounds fine and dandy, but how does The Women's
Mosaic think it's going to do that?
Well, you
gotta start somewhere! The Womens' Mosaic offers activities,
events, and workshops that educate, inspire and motivate women
to learn more about themselves and the world around them. By
strengthening and empowering women on individual and community
levels, The Women's Mosaic seeks to promote peace, understanding
and overall positive women-power that will filter out into the
world!
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TWM BLOG!Click here to read
and post to TWM's blog by participants in our latest events.
In March, TWM
Founder Kristina Leonardi was named as Tango Diva's 2007 Diva Visionary
- "a woman who has dedicated her life to reaching above and beyond, changing
her community, and the world, for the better."
Thanks again to all
TWM friends and members who shared in the recognition of her work by casting
your votes and supportive comments - the title has allowed TWM to gain some
great visibility as result! TangoDiva
Announcement and supportive comments.
TangoDiva has recently posted an in-depth interview with her, read
it here.
The Women's Mosaic
was a Community Partner at LifeMoxie's Women's Economic Power Day
2006 held at the Javits Center on September 30th. TWM's Founder, Kristina
Leonardi and Board Member Melanie McEvoy were featured speakers!
TWM IN THE MEDIA
TWM's
latest installment of its signature panel discussion series, "My
Life as a Female Soldier in Iraq" held on Tuesday, March 11,
2008, was covered by Womens eNews on March 19, 2008. Click
here to read the article and visit our Past Events
page for a full description and additional photos of the event!
Peace
x Peace Features TWM Founder's Voice
The Peace X Peace Global Network connects individuals and Circles of women
everywhere in the world, through the Internet, for spirited conversation and
mutual support. Voice X Voice is a growing online audio archive
of interviews with inspiring women and peacebuilders around the world. And
if there is one thing we have learned so far, it is that every voice is valuable.
Listen to Kristina's and other inspiring women's voices:
Interview
On October 2, 2006 The Women's Mosaic was featured on Greenstone
Media, the all-female owned radio network started by Gloria
Steinem and Jane Fonda, when Kristina Leonardi
was interviewed on The Rolanda Watts Show.
The Women's Mosaic was mentioned in the March 11-14 2005 version of NY's
Metro paper (page 8), when an editorial about International
Women's Day by TWM's founder Kristina Leonardi was published in the My View
section.
The Women's Mosaic founder Kristina Leonardi was listed
in the June issue of Hispanic Magazine as one
of their "Top Latinas" for 2004. One of our panelists
from our "Politics Schmolitics" event, Carmen Gomez Goldberg,
was not only listed, but was featured in the article as a Latina of Excellence
as well.
"Unleash the Woman Warrior in You" workshop
held on January 29, 2004 was covered by CNN correspondent
Jeanne Moos and was featured nationally on one of CNN's "Making the
MOOSt of it" segments on Friday, February 6th. (moved from highlights
section)
"My Life as a Muslim Women" event held on January
27, 2003 was featured as a Critics' Pick in Time Out New York
Magazine.
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Inspirational
author and personality, Terrie M. Williams moderated our "My
Life as a Black Women" panel discussion that took place
at Amy Ruth's Restaurant in Harlem on February 18, 2006.
"Unleash
the Woman Warrior in You" workshop held on
January 29th was covered by CNN correspondent Jeanne Moos
and was featured nationally on one of CNN's "Making
the MOOSt of it" segments on Friday, February 6th!
Sandy Endo, political reporter for NY1 News,
was the guest moderator for our "Politics Schmolitics!" panel discussion sponsored by Lifetime
Television and McEvoy & Associates, to held on Tuesday, March 30th at Here
Arts Center.
The Women's
Mosaic had a team participating in the Revlon Run/Walk for
Women's Cancers on Saturday, May 1, 2004 in New York City.
Who's
Saying What About TWM...
"The Secretary-General has asked me to thank you
for having sent to him the most recent issue of INSPIRER.
You
know the
importance which he attaches to efforts undertaken by inter-
governmental and non-governmental organizations alike,
as well as by individuals, to promote inter- cultural understanding.
He has read with interest, therefore, the account of the
recent activities of the Women's Mosaic in this field." -
Special Assistant to Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the
UN
"....so happy to have a report on your work - it is
such important work - you are inspiring and result-producing." -
Helen Gurley Brown, founder of Cosmopolitan Magazine
"TWM brings women together to connect in deep and
profound ways -- offering transformative experiences that
touch and
empower the soul. Opportunities like these allow the healing
process to begin from a place which recognizes that we are
all universal beings." - Terrie M. Williams,
Inspirational author, The Personal Touch and the
forthcoming Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not
Hurting (Scribner
2007)
When writing up the blurb for our TWM/CHICKS ROCK! Meetup in honor of Women's History Month, the phrase "I am woman, hear me roar!" came into my head as a title...I wasn't sure where it came from, but it gave me a good chuckle. Weeks later as I sat down to write this letter, I felt compelled to talk about us as 'Women Warriors', forgetting that I had written that line into our event description weeks earlier. Now, as I connect the two, it all makes sense....
I discovered that the phrase is the first line in a 1972 song by Helen Reddy, and it reminded me just how far we have come, and how much the women who came before us fought and sacrificed for the many feminist freedoms we take for granted that have allowed us to experience the choices and equality that we enjoy today.
I'm not saying things for the modern woman are perfect, as we still have work to do in more subtle ways, and I am generally referring to American women, but we have advanced to a place where young women today do not even question the fact that the sky is the limit for them in every area of life and that their financial independence is now the norm rather than the exception.
And now, with President Obama's historic forming of a White House Women's Council, there can be no doubt that we are indeed essential to the progress of today and tomorrow - so THANK YOU women warriors of the past for bringing us to this point!
Having said all that, my question to you is - now that we're here, what will YOU do to with all this opportunity? I believe it's as simple as just being yourself. Read more of my thoughts about this on CHICKS ROCK!.
As for TWM, we've had lots going on that you can read about in the articles below, and of course you can be in touch with us on a daily basis through CHICKS ROCK! , the place for each of you to read about, comment on and even write your own post about topics relating to diversity and personal growth. Be sure to subscribe via email or feed - we'll also send out out periodic eblasts highlights so you don't miss a thing!
In other news, this January,TWM brought on a new intern, Bridget Meade! She has been doing a great job so far behind the scenes, and you can read all about her in the article below. We will be conducting our 2009 TWM Survey over the phone the next couple of months to get your feedback and input, so don't be surprised if you receive a phone call from Bridget asking you for your two cents about TWM and CHICKS ROCK!
We also wanted to welcome all of our subscribers who found us through Equinox, Women For Hire, EventMe and other happenings we participated in recently.
Now in our eighth year of existence, TWM is extremely proud of the over 85 events we have offered women to learn more about themselves and the world around them, and how our website,TWM eNewsletters, and CHICKS ROCK! have made you part of a community that focuses on creating positive change in the world, one woman at a time.
We do hope to get back to doing more live events and other exciting programs when possible, but simply cannot do so at this time without significant financial resources. If you have been on our list for some time and enjoy reading these eNewsletters, or if you are just learning about TWM and support who we are and what we do and would like to see it continue and grow - please show it with your financial support.
Especially in this current economic climate, we want to continue offering you as much education, inspiration and motivation as possible to make the best of your life, so before Women's History Month is over, please consider becoming a member or donating at the highest level possible to help us keep on keepin' on!
As always we want to thank all of our past, present and future supporters - we would not be here without you!
Now let's hear you roar!
Kristina
Kristina M. Leonardi
Founder and Executive Director "Recognizing Our Unity; Celebrating
Our Diversity" kleonardi@mindspring.com
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