Gloria Steinem

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  • Iconic Visionary of the Women's Movement
  • Co-Founder, National Women’s Political Caucus
  • Co-Founder, Ms. Magazine
  • Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Writer, political activist, and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem is an iconic visionary of the women’s movement. She founded New York and Ms. magazines, and is the New York Times bestselling author of The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!, Revolution From Within, Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, and My Life On the Road, which was named one of the “best books of the year” by both O: The Oprah Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar and became the basis for the biopic The Glorias, directed by Julie Taymor and starring Julianne Moore. One of the most visible symbols of the movement, Steinem continues to be an ever-present and sought-after speaker on all fronts of social activism.

Steinem is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum. For her writing, Steinem has received the Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society of Writers Award from the United Nations, among many others. Steinem co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Free to Be Foundation, the Women’s Media Center, Equality Now, Donor Direct Action, and Direct Impact Africa. She produced Viceland TV’s WOMAN, a series exploring human rights and violence against women around the world. As an in-demand speaker, Steinem consistently receives glowing reviews such as: "Gloria was absolutely amazing. It was like an out of body experience to hear from her. Everyone was blown away." (The Robert Toigo Foundation)

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Advertising Educational Foundation
  • The Kinsey Institute
  • Ball State University
  • Horizons for Homeless Children
  • Lehigh University
  • Lehigh University
  • Psychotherapy Networker
  • Central Michigan University
  • Greater Washington Society of Association Executives
  • Curriculum Rocky Mountain Women's Success Forum
Rave Reviews About Gloria Steinem
Gloria was energetic, funny, intelligent, and all-around unique. Our teams are still talking about it today.

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"The Bull Run Speaker Series went extremely well - perfect actually! Gloria Steinem was gracious, down to earth and easy to deal with. We very much appreciated her effort to be here after all her worldwide travels and the audience was extremely engaged."

-The Bull Run Speaker Series

"Gloria was absolutely incredible. I would love to have her at every single event we do! Everyone loved the format, and Gloria was wonderfully inspiring, smart, gracious and funny."

-Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

"Gloria speaks impeccably and is an absolute delight and inspiration. Everyone was overwhelmed by her presence and wisdom."

-Hannah Senesh Community Day School

"Gloria Steinem was beyond gracious and captured everyone's heart today. Remarks were: "Today made a difference in my life." She had so much energy and didn't rush through her speech, questions or signing books. It was an honor to have her headline our annual luncheon."

-Margaux's Miracle Foundation

"All I can say is that the experience of having Gloria as our keynote was magical. She was gracious and warm and everyone just loved it!"

-The Robert Toigo Foundation

"Gloria was absolutely amazing. It was like an out of body experience to hear from her. Everyone was blown away."

-The Robert Toigo Foundation

"It went very well. A total success in every regard and in all forms of delivery (everybody “got” what they wanted out of it)."

-Toledo Lucas County Public Library

"Thank you, again, for helping us have a very successful event yesterday. Your inspiring presence certainly help us fill the room with so many supporters at this critical time. None of what we do today would be possible without the amazing work you have done for the women’s movement. On a personal note, it was such a great pleasure meeting you and seeing that you are such a down to earth and genuine person. I have never met someone of your stature (there are not many) who seems so genuinely warm and comfortable to be around. You are an inspiration on so many levels."

-Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties

"Thanks to your terrific attention to detail and thoroughness in the preparations, everything went very smoothly with her visit. As you said she would be, Gloria was an engaged, flexible, willing, and delightful speaker to have on campus. She is, of course, a legend. There were many many fans here, both from the campus and the community. The turnout was tremendous - approximately 700 people showed for the lecture. We can seat 600 comfortably (430 in the auditorium and 170 in an overflow area with a closed circuit tv). We squeezed almost everyone in ... All in all, it was a fantastic event and we couldn't be more pleased with Gloria and the Harry Walker Agency."

-Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

"You remain an inspirational leader and your talk was the highlight of the day for many."

-National Association of Social Workers

"Gloria was phenomenal. She was gracious, spent so much time talking individually to our girls and faculty, and was a tremendous in delivering her keynote address. We very much enjoyed her humor, calm, and approach to the visit. Thank you for your help! "

-Chatham Hall

"On behalf of the nearly 11,000 alumni, corps members, supporters, and staff who attended Teach for America's 20th Anniversary Summit, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for the important role you played in making this event such a success. It was such a humbling and energizing experience to gather in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the progress of the last twenty years and to reflect together on what more we can do to realize our shared vision of educational excellence and equity. The energy of the Summit continues to spill over and forward as attendees and others in our network commit to the role they will play in maximizing our collective impact, and I believe that our time in D.C. "

- Teach for America

"Everything was great with Ms. Steinem's appearance at our event - she was engaging, inspiring, and clearly charged our audience with the message we wanted them to hear. I know that her participation on our "movement-building" panel was a highlight for many attendees, and heard from our staff that Ms. Steinem was particularly gracious and friendly even when she wasn't on stage. We absolutely appreciate having such great speakers at this important event for us. Please pass along our gratitude."

-Teach for America

"The community is still buzzing from your visit to Macomb! You are the hit of the season...All those who attended the meet and greet were thrilled at the opportunity; it was a special moment for all. Your presentation truly resonated with our audience and I am confident that all who attended left with a greater understanding of the women's movement in the 1960's and into today. "

- Macomb Community College

"On behalf of Salem College, I want to thank you for visiting our campus. It was a pleasure to have you inspire and motivate so many or our students as well as the Winston Salem Community. Thank you for taking the time to talk with each person, to answer each question and to sign so many books and mementos. [We] will long remember your visit and the message you imparted."

-Salem College

"Ms. Steinem was well worth the wait. She was intelligent, deliberate and well informed on the topic of women in technology. She was warm and comfortable with our audience of about 100 educational technology professionals from the New York suburban area. Thank you for making this outstanding experience possible. "

-Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

"Your insights and sharing were a valuable contribution. Without such generous and thoughtful participation, the Forum would have been 'just another conference.' Thank you for being a part of something special & it means the world to us. Your ideas have stayed with us and will continue to help us articulate our world views and challenge the established narratives and explanations for the way things are. Hopefully people will take your message and help others realize what can happen if we don't keep working to tear down the prejudices inherent in our social system."

-Stanford University

"The feedback that we received has been fabulous and encourages us for the coming years. Additionally, we are proud to say that we raised money in this first year. Ultimately, this translates to college grants and scholarships to be awarded by The Women's Business Foundation. This, on top of the fabulous energy of the day, is a splendid bonus."

-Rocky Mountain Women's Success Forum

"Thank you so much for your participation in our 1999-2000 season of The Nation's Capital Distinguished Speakers Series. Our evening with the Trailblazing Women was completely sold out and a smashing success by all accounts! We couldn't have done it without you."

-Greater Washington Society of Association Executives

"Without a doubt, you remain one of our country's most prestigious role models. Your poise, intelligence, and articulation presenting your insight into our social, economic and political world is always impressive. You have my admiration and deep respect. "

-Central Michigan University
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Talks & Conversations with Gloria Steinem
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Reproductive Rights: The Long Road Ahead

A lifelong trailblazer and visionary icon of the feminist movement, GLORIA STEINEM shares her expert analysis of the long revolution for gender equity and reproductive freedom in talks that inspire audiences to take action and remain hopeful. ...

A lifelong trailblazer and visionary icon of the feminist movement, GLORIA STEINEM shares her expert analysis of the long revolution for gender equity and reproductive freedom in talks that inspire audiences to take action and remain hopeful.

Book Talk: 'My Life on the Road'

GLORIA STEINEM's life on the road is about more than just travel. It was a lifetime of activism and leadership, of listening to people whose voices and ideas would inspire change and revolution. In this talk based on her life and NYT bestselling book, Steinem shares how, "The road is messy in the wa ...

GLORIA STEINEM's life on the road is about more than just travel. It was a lifetime of activism and leadership, of listening to people whose voices and ideas would inspire change and revolution. In this talk based on her life and NYT bestselling book, Steinem shares how, "The road is messy in the way that real life is messy. It leads us out of denial and into reality, out of theory and into practice, out of caution and into action, out of statistics and into stories—in short, out of our heads and into our hearts." Let Gloria Steinem take your audience on this heartfelt journey.

The Longest Revolution

GLORIA STEINEM reflects on her involvement in the social movements of the past five decades to discuss the politics of gender, the economic power of the female and minority consumer market, and workplace issues. ...

GLORIA STEINEM reflects on her involvement in the social movements of the past five decades to discuss the politics of gender, the economic power of the female and minority consumer market, and workplace issues.

The Progression of Feminism: Where Are We Going?

Urging audiences to reconstruct their understanding of gender roles, GLORIA STEINEM addresses the central issue of how we can foster a national spirit of co-operation to continue the advancement of the rights of all citizens, especially our children. ...

Urging audiences to reconstruct their understanding of gender roles, GLORIA STEINEM addresses the central issue of how we can foster a national spirit of co-operation to continue the advancement of the rights of all citizens, especially our children.

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Gloria Steinem's 'The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!'

For decades—and especially now, in these times of divisiveness and uncertainty—people around the world have found guidance, humor, and unity in feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM's gift for words that offer hope and inspire action. In her book, The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!, Steinem provides an empowering collection of her most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with her own introduction and essays featuring lessons on social change, activism, and the future of feminism.

A passionate, in-demand speaker, Steinem regularly makes headlines for her commentary on politics and gender equalityAt speaking engagements, audiences find Steinem's guidance both timeless and timely. Rave reviews from her engagements include:

  • "Gloria was absolutely amazing. It was like an out of body experience to hear from her. Everyone was blown away." (Robert Toigo Foundation)
  • "Gloria Steinem was beyond gracious and captured everyone's heart today. Remarks were: 'Today made a difference in my life.' She had so much energy and didn't rush through her speech, questions or signing books. It was an honor to have her headline our annual luncheon." (Margaux's Miracle Foundation)
  • "Thank you, Ms. Steinem, for taking the time to talk with each person, to answer each question and to sign so many books and mementos. We will long remember your visit and the message you imparted." (Salem College)

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Gloria Steinem’s story hits the silver screen

Feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM is the subject of a biopic entitled The Glorias, which puts her legendary life and work on brilliant display. Directed by acclaimed director Julie Taymor and starring Julianne Moore, the movie is largely based on Steinem’s historic memoir, My Life on the Road, which was a New York Times bestseller and named by both O: The Oprah Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar as one of the “best books of the year.” The movie's premiere was a highlight of the Sundance Film Festival, which Steinem attended. She sat down for a riveting conversation at the film's screening, and participated in a talk hosted by The Atlantic, to share her insights on the ongoing fight for women's rights and the time we live in. At speaking engagements, Steinem is heralded as "absolutely amazing... like an out of body experience," (Robert Toigo Foundation) and "beyond gracious," (Margaux's Miracle Foundation). She provides empowering remarks on being change-makers in the world today.

Gloria Steinem makes headlines at the MAKERS Conference 

Sought-out for the highly-influential MAKERS Conference, feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM delivered powerful insights about women's equality in the workplace and fighting against injustice. A global women's leadership event that brings together the most powerful names in business, entertainment, tech, and finance, the MAKERS Conference explores ways to accelerate the women's movement and make lasting change. Steinem's remarks garnered thunderous applause, and countless tweets of praise including: "Preach Gloria!" and " on now with Gloria Informative and entertaining.While at the conference Steinem was sought-out for a Yahoo Finance interview, discussing the future of the #MeToo movement and change in the workforce with passion and her signature wit. One of the most visible symbols of the women's movement, Steinem continues to be an ever-present and sought-after speaker on all fronts of social activism. She's the subject of a biopic directed by legendary director Julia Taymor and starring Julianne Moorebased on Steinem's bestselling memoir My Life on the Road. As the Robert Toigo Foundation raved after a recent event: "Gloria was absolutely amazing. It was like an out of body experience to hear from her. Everyone was blown away."

Gloria Steinem in the News

Writer, political activist, and feminist organizer GLORIA STEINEM is an iconic visionary of the women’s movement. Steinem shares her expert analysis of the long revolution for gender equality, reflecting on her lifetime of activism and leadership. A New York Times bestselling author, Gloria Steinem continues to be an ever-present and sought-after speaker on all fronts of social change. Steinem contributes her expert analysis on making lasting change in talks that inspire audiences to remain hopeful.

Stay up to date here: 

05.29.2024  Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem at 90: ‘A Time of Freedom and Reward’  |  AARP

04.25.2024  Sisterhood  |  The Cut

04.11.2024  Who Should Have Been President, According to Gloria Steinem  |  CNN

03.25.2024  ‘We’re Meant To Be Active And Contribute To The World’: Celebrating Gloria Steinem On Her 90th Birthday Forbes

 

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Gloria Steinem is a writer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She was a founder of New York and Ms. magazines, and is the author of The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off , My Life on the Road, Moving Beyond Words, Revolution from Within, and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellionsall published in the United States, and in India, in As If Women Matter. Her forthcoming book will focus on the Black roots of feminism.

She co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Free to Be Foundation, and the Women’s Media Center in the United States. As links to other countries, she helped found Equality Now, Donor Direct Action, and Direct Impact Africa. For her writing, Steinem has received the Penney-Missouri Journalism Award, the Front Page and Clarion awards, the National Magazine Award, the Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society of Writers Award from the United Nations, and the University of Missouri School of Journalism Award for Distinguished Service in Journalism. In 1993, her concern with child abuse led her to co-produce an Emmy Award–winning TV documentary for HBO, Multiple Personalities: The Search for Deadly Memories. She and Amy Richards co-produced a series of eight documentaries on violence against women around the world for VICELAND in 2016.

In 2013, President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. In 2019, she received the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum.

She is the subject of Julie Taymor’s upcoming biopic, The Glorias, set to premier in Fall 2020.