by WomenOver70 | Mar 11, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Social Activism
Would you want your claim to fame to be that you attacked a mysterious shooter, at your monthly Board Meeting in 2010, by smacking him in the head with your small (Brahmin) purse? At this Bay District school board meeting, with 300+ people attending, Ginger Littleton...
by WomenOver70 | Mar 4, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Social Activism
At age 74, Heather Booth thrives as a visionary leader who makes big change happen. Ever since her teen years, Heather has championed social movements and built organizations—civil rights, women’s rights, labor rights, and others. She describes her entry into...
by WomenOver70 | Feb 26, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Spirituality and Healing
Born and raised in Kobe, Japan, Yukiko moved to the United States in the 9th grade when her father accepted a job in New York. After 4 years, her family returned to Japan. She was determined to complete her education in the States. Graduating from City College of New...
by WomenOver70 | Feb 18, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Spirituality and Healing
In this episode: Jania Aebi, age 86, lives and works in Switzerland as a healer. Challenges have always shaped her. Born in Poland before World War II, she was sent to England at 11 years old to continue her studies. She had no language, no family and a belief system...
by WomenOver70 | Feb 12, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Social Activism
In this episode, Gail and Catherine talk with Jacky about her long career advocating for equitable transportation and environmental justice. She has worked with the nonprofit Center for Neighborhood Technology since 1992, currently in a part-time role as Vice...