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.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3ml4cbnigvc2fMy latest at ForbesWomen piece features my interview with Kimberlé Crenshaw where we talk about her newly released book Backtalker: An American Memoir, why this moment requires collective action and much more. https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2026/05/05/everyone-can-be-a-backtalker-kimberl-crenshaw-on-power-collective-action-and-her-new-memoir/05 May 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4cbnigvc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3mgan5dxccs2gMy latest @womensmediacenter.bsky.social piece uplifts an important new report released today: Accelerating Efforts to End Child Marriage https://womensmediacenter.com/news-features/this-is-not-marriage-this-is-legalized-rape-new-report-outlines-strategies-to-end-child-marriage-worldwide04 Mar 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgan5dxccs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3mfa4ske6oc2yIn my latest ForbesWomen article, women leading some of the world’s top humanitarian organizations share what practices and policy shifts can accelerate impact and how we can all support these important efforts to save lives and uplift communities across the globe. https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2026/02/19/the-women-redefining-humanitarian-leadership-in-2026/19 Feb 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfa4ske6oc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3mek7r3kbos2hMy latest @womensmediacenter.bsky.social: https://womensmediacenter.com/news-features/its-time-for-the-truth-epstein-survivors-new-psa-demands-answers-from-justice-department11 Feb 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mek7r3kbos2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3m4gtpyyi5c2aIn 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 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VZu4XZXRoJxP64EhUpFn2?si=6KttZNMoQeKUPHNmhcYktg30 Oct 2025 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4gtpyyi5c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3m2rmol4wik2sSharing my favorite moments and memories of Dr. Jane Goodall – and some of the most profound things she said to me over the years. https://substack.com/home/post/p-17555199609 Oct 2025 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rmol4wik2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3m2jvklahzk2fWith 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. https://open.spotify.com/episode/26XJ69XMW1ykxMSN06Qst9?si=egjAWKGuTRqg0QpDXuiFBg06 Oct 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jvklahzk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3m2cmwg5qsk2kDr. 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 https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/10/03/the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-jane-goodall-her-timeless-words-of-wisdom/03 Oct 2025 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2cmwg5qsk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lzyexra6h22hA 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. marianneschnall.substack.com https://marianneschnall.substack.com29 Sep 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzyexra6h22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lrj4i2pwfk2cMy 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 tinyurl.com/4n9yfhzx https://msmagazine.com/2025/06/12/philanthropy-women-girls-trump-democracy-health-diversity/13 Jun 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrj4i2pwfk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lqcwgdi7wc2vIn 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) https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/05/29/when-bold-ideas-meet-shared-action-how-women-led-philanthropy-is-driving-transformative-change/29 May 2025 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqcwgdi7wc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lp2w5kj4sk22My 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’ https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/05/13/interview-amanda-litman-offers-advice-for-the-next-generation-of-leaders-in-her-new-book-when-were-in-charge/ https://tinyurl.com/ycysahhh13 May 2025 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2w5kj4sk22https://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lom7z4hoy22xThanks @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. https://msmagazine.com/2025/05/07/women-america-abortion-clara-bingham-jamia-wilson-jessica-valenti/07 May 2025 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lom7z4hoy22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3logo52zbl227My 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 https://tinyurl.com/3fwjr6ed05 May 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3logo52zbl227https://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lmx25ahqec2eFor 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/mejpjyjp16 Apr 2025 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmx25ahqec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lmu7jycw222bIn 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 https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/04/15/interview-with-melinda-french-gates-on-her-new-memoir-the-next-day-advancing-women-and-how-to-make-a-difference/15 Apr 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmu7jycw222bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lkt4tuvccc24In 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. https://msmagazine.com/2025/03/19/barbara-lee-interview-hope-fight-hard-civil-rights-democracy-trump-womens-history-month/20 Mar 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkt4tuvccc24https://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lk4knemcwk2lIn 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 https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/03/11/how-can-we-unrig-the-game-for-women-of-color-leaders-interview-with-organizer-vanessa-priya-daniel-on-her-new-book/11 Mar 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4knemcwk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3likgisajrk2bI 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 https://www.feminist.com/where-do-we-go-from-here/19 Feb 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3likgisajrk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3li3fxct5kk2wIn 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 https://womensmediacenter.com/news-features/feminist-leaders-speak-out-on-how-to-protect-our-rights @staceyabrams.com @sarahkateellis.bsky.social @raquelwillis.com & more13 Feb 2025 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3fxct5kk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lhqxlle2ek23I 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. https://msmagazine.com/2025/02/07/trans-raquel-willis-trump/09 Feb 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhqxlle2ek23https://bsky.app/profile/mschnall.bsky.social/post/3lhjf2xhjk22sMy 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. https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/02/06/how-do-we-advance-equality-in-this-new-era-these-leaders-show-us-a-path-forward/06 Feb 2025 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:apavudy3djbi7prcdawb7xtn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjf2xhjk22s