Voices of the 21st Century

Gail Watson is president and founder of Women Speakers Association (WSA), the go-to place for innovative leaders, change-agents, and women with a message to connect, collaborate, and grow their visibility worldwide in order to fulfill their mission. As the first-ever global community for women speakers, WSA provides a platform for women to get seen, booked, and paid AND be part of a growing network reaching women in 120 countries.

Powerful. Inspirational. Courageous.Voices of the 21st Century: Empowered Women Through Passion and Purpose is a book that celebrates the quiet strength that arises from within. These are the stories of women from all walks of life, sharing their experiences, expertise, and voice. These incredible women have come together to share their joys, heartaches, passions, and challenges to empower you to find strength within your own unique journey.Driven by passion and purpose, each of these authors expresses how their message emerged from their life experiences. No two stories are the same. Each demonstrates the power of empathy, individuality, authenticity, and connection.Just like these amazing women, your story is a catalyst for change, whether big or small. All you need is the confidence to share it with others. This book is only a small example of what's possible as more and more women let their voices be heard worldwide.Together, we can shape a future where every woman feels heard, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.Contributing Authors: Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, Lynn Abaté-Johnson, Dr. Lia Abney, Judy E. Adams, Karen Anderson, Lee Atherton, Dr. Teresa Barnes, Renae Bjorg, Glendoria Phillips Boydn, Aileen Boyle, Laura Camphuis, Abundance Child, Christine L. Conroy, Carol Cooke, Tasha (TC) Cooper, Sarah Eddie, Tracey Ehman, Joy Freeman, Charmaine Hammond, Zaneta Varnado Johns, Conscious Justice, Paula M. Kramer, Marsha Lake, LaTanya Logan, Angelica G. Miller, Catherine Moore, LCSW, ARhonda Osborne, Kashaun Parker, Sally Pederson, Lorene Phillips, Candace Plattor, Valerie Priester, Maryann Rivera-Dannert, Laura Rochelle, Deborah Marcia Rubin, Laura Rubinstein, Carolyn E. Sawyer, Brigitte Stills, Corinna Stoeffl, Kelli Y. Stonework, Ame-Lia Tamburrini, Margaret Swift Thompson, Andrea Tompkins, Ngoc T. Tran, Natasha E.Williams