"My story is trying to advance women in every way that I can." – Rebecca Sive

In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Rebecca about:

Rebecca's parents as important role models in her early life
The new book, Make Herstory Your Story – Rebecca's COVID passion project and a guided journal to justice every day for every woman
The credit Rebecca gives to her mother for a level of discipline and perseverance, and intellect that laid the foundation for her own life

Key Takeaways

The importance of civic engagement. There's so much public work that needs to be done, and it can start at a very young age
What's happening in your town is as important as what's happening in Washington, DC. Don't ever forget that.
Sisterhood is powerful! We need to see more women in executive positions, wherever they are; we need to really fight for this in the public arena by supporting women candidates for executive office

Rebecca Sive is the author of three books on American women's politics and power; a motivational speaker, experienced media analyst, and admired women's leadership strategist; as well as a past lecturer at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and statewide governmental official. Sive originated, co-produced, and co-hosted the podcast, #VoteHerIn, with Two Broads Talking Politics, itself a "best political podcast," according to Parade magazine.

Sive's books include:

Make Herstory Your Story: Your Guided Journal to Justice Every Day for Every Woman ("It will motivate and inspire you…" Jill Wine-Banks, author, The Watergate Girl) Make Herstory Your Story: Your Guided Journal to Justice Every Day for Every Woman: Sive, Rebecca: 9781947492585: Amazon.com: Books
Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President ("Inspiring, savvy, and persuasive…" Jessica Yellin, host, News Not Noise); Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President - Kindle edition by Sive, Rebecca, Stasch, Julia M.. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Every Day Is Election Day: A Woman's Guide to Winning Any Office, from the PTA to the White House (Cosmopolitan magazine writes: a "must read."). Every Day Is Election Day: A Woman's Guide to Winning Any Office, from the PTA to the White House: Sive, Rebecca, Roosevelt, Anna Eleanor: 9781613746622: Amazon.com: Books

Sive's articles and op-eds have appeared in The Huffington Post, Crain's Chicago Business, The Hill, at MSNBC, in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and elsewhere.

Sive's audiences call her "a visionary, deeply thoughtful speaker on women's leadership" and "profoundly radiant; delightful; lively; brilliant." Sive has spoken at: Starbucks HQ, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, University of Washington Law School, the Women's Funding Network, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, The Ohio State University, University of Texas, and the Association for Women Journalists, among many others. Her speaking topics include:

Every day really is Election Day: Proven strategies for success for women seeking political power and influence in American public life
The importance of women's executive leadership in government and civil society—and how to achieve it
How businesswomen−across industries, generations, and experiences−can advance equality for every woman
Build your brand and change the world: Strategies and tactics for women building a public leadership brand

Founder of one of the nation's first women's centers; a leader of the campaign to elect Chicago's first African American mayor (Harold Washington), and an advisor to him, Sive was among the national decision-makers who developed women's issues agendas for presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Sive holds an M.A. in American History and is the recipient of many awards for her public leadership.

About Sive, Cecile Richards, best-selling author, and co-founder of Supermajority, wrote: "Advocates like you, Rebecca–dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of women leaders –make me so confident in our country's future. I applaud the important work you are doing."

Connect with Rebecca:

Website: https://www.rebeccasive.com/

Email: rebecca@rebeccasive.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sive-2597b78/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaSive

UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska

Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world. Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners. The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives.

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Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career. She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations. She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements.

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