Imagining a World Linked with Empowered Women - EP 008

Gloria Steinem transforms herself into a true heroine. Gloria teaches women to imagine a world linked and not ranked. Her story shows women how to transform themselves for the better.In this episode, Gloria Steinem is the featured Everyday Heroine from the movie ‘The Glorias’ and the book ‘My Life On the Road’ by Gloria Steinem. Gloria transforms herself by leading the women’s movement. She takes her unique point of view from traveling and informs the world. Gloria combined her life experiences and her writing skills into something powerful. She fought hard to empower women around the world.In the movie, The Glorias, you begin to see her childhood influences from her loving but eccentric father. Then, you see the struggle for survival as she takes care of her mother by herself. Next, you see Gloria's heartbreak after learning about her mother’s crushed dream. She ultimately makes her mother proud by writing an article of her own.A young adult Gloria takes offensive behavior from men and turns it into fuel for empowering women. She then turns those offensives into a non-violent movement. She doesn’t let the oppressive nature of the working world stop her own transformation. Gloria overcomes obstacles like a transformed woman.Finally, Gloria positions herself to create what she wants in the world. She brings supportive women together for a common goal. That goal becomes unstoppable once she is with like-minded women.The four versions of Gloria illustrate amazing transformation in one woman’s lifetime:Little Girl Gloria gains inspiration from a loving but eccentric fatherOlder Girl Gloria transforms her destiny from dancer to writerAdult Gloria sustains heavy insults while learning to overcome obstaclesOlder Gloria fulfills her destiny while moving a country toward changeInformation presented in this episode was sourced from the movie ‘The Glorias’ and the book ‘My Life On the Road’ by Gloria Steinem. Visit Gloria Steinem's website here.Follow us to enjoy more of the adventures and discoveries from The Everyday Heroine!For more information about Maria Kauffman and The Kauffman Institute click here!