Marie interviews Katie Visco, socially-conscious adventurer, entrepreneur, runner, and writer. Katie ran solo across America in 2008, from Boston to San Diego to spread the campaign message of Pave Your Lane. It is a campaign designed to empower people to find their passion, create a plan to embrace it, and "run" towards it fully.  Visco became the 2nd youngest and 13th woman overall to run the 3,132 miles coast to coast. Her ultimate dream is to run across every continent. She continues to share the message of Blaze Your Sole, through community events, running, writing, and speaking. 

Beginning late 2016, Katie will be running across Australia, carrying her message to the people down under and also back home to the USA. Let's connect on Twitter and Pinterest!

Featured Music Nahko and Medicine for the People

Talk! with Marie Presents Katie Visco Australian RUNabout

Marie interviews Margaret Butler, Komera Executive Director and Founder. Ms. Butler brings a background in teaching, international development and non-profit management to Komera. Margaret spent a year in Rwanda working with Partners In Health and The Clinton Foundation in health-related projects where, in addition, she was naturally drawn towards education-related projects. Margaret founded Komera (formerly the Komera Project) while in Rwanda as she recognized the need to focus on girls’ education. Join us to hear about the ground breaking work of Komera. Everyone is invited to get involved .On Sunday, November 1 from 12-2pm, spin with Komera and go GIRL global to provide solar lamps for girls in rural Rwanda. Connect with @talkwithmarie on social media!

About Komera
In Rwanda, “Komera” means “be strong, have courage.” Komera develops self-confident young women through education, community and sport.

Talk! with Marie Presents Margaret Butler Komera Executive Director and Founder

Marie interviews Producer Priya George about Power in Place: A Photographic Tribute to Women in Politics. This project celebrates women who have striven to achieve an important presence in the political leadership of this nation. It aims to increase the participation of women in public office by holding up inspirational role models. Women are fulfilling a crucial role of gender parity in the great responsibilities of governance and civic wellbeing, often bringing with them viewpoints and concerns that reflect their unique life experiences. The Power in Place Project needs your support. http://www.powerinplaceproject.com

About the Artists

Katrina Hajagos

Katrina began her career as a photojournalist, publishing her work in The New York Times, Newsweek, and Newsday.  She was Hillary Clinton’s campaign senate photographer from 1999-2000. Subsequently, she has photographed Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, State Senator Wendy Davis, as well as countless politicians across the board. During her career, she has documented the rising tide of women in politics.

Priya George

Priya is a Brooklyn-based producer.  She was a producer for the Brian Lehrer Show––winner of the George Foster Peabody Award for Media Excellence––at WNYC, the nation's largest public radio station.  She has worked in the realm of urban policy and public affairs, as well as gender equity, and has served as consultant for social media and public relations strategies.  

Talk! with Marie Presents Priya George & POWER IN PLACE

Marie interviews Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Founder and Executive Director of Mothers In Charge, Inc (MIC). Dorothy was named Philadelphia Citizen of the Year by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The efforts of Mothers In Charge has received national attention of the OWN Network’s” Our America” hosted by Lisa Ling. It is an honor to have her share her vision for MIC and future plans to expand the organization. For more information about Mothers In Charge, Inc., check out the website. 

About Mothers In Charge

The mission of Mothers In Charge is violence prevention, education and intervention for youth, young adults, families and community organizations.

In addition, Mothers In Charge works with elected officials on legislation to support safe neighborhoods and communities for children and families and collaborates with community and faith based organizations.

Charge is comprised of impassioned mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters who are committed to working towards savings lives.

Talk! with Marie Presents Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Mothers In Charge, Inc. (MIC)

Today's featured program is The Girlhood Project, a Girls' Studies, service-learning course at Lesley University. College students design and facilitate girls' groups for middle school girls. My guests are Jackie Berard, Palace Shaw and Kelsey Tucker. Jackie is a senior at Lesley University, studying Early Childhood Education and Child Studies with a specialization in youth. She's originally from Coventry Rhode Island. She's been working with children and youth for over 10 years through babysitting, camps, special program etc. She's also a part of the Women's soccer team at Lesley whom are 4 time NECC champions. She's been a part of The Girlhood Project for three years, where she was a student enrolled in the course in spring of 2014, and a TA in Spring 2015 and 2016. She's the social media/media coordinator for the project. 
For more information, visit The Girlhood Project on Facebook. Love Talk! with Marie? Follow us on Twitter and Pinterest.

Talk With Marie Presents The Girlhood Project

From April 29-May 1, Mass Poetry will host the Mass Poetry Festival in Salem, MA. Marie interviews Writer/Program Director Sara Siegel about Mass Poetry's various initiatives and upcoming Mass Poetry Festival.  Sara directs Mass Poetry's programs, including Student Day of Poetry, Poetry on the T, Common Threads, U35, and Professional Development, and manages the volunteers and interns who help make Mass Poetry run smoothly.

Sara Siegel is a lifelong writer and crafter based in Somerville. After graduating Washington University in St. Louis and working at women's health organizations in NYC, she moved to Burlington, Vermont to earn a Masters in Public Administration at UVM. Sara's short stories have been published in Wild Violet, Vantage Point, Toasted Cheese Literary Journal and Cleaver Magazine. Her sketch comedy group, Mister Bismuth, regularly performs at ImprovBoston.

2016 FESTIVAL HEADLINERS
Sandra Beasley • Martha Collins • Mark Doty • Edward Hirsch •Marie Howe • Ada Limón • Greg Pardlo • David Rivard • Charles Simic • Ocean Vuong
Song "In The Light" by Musician/Songwriter James Olmos

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