As a media personality with audiences of tens of millions every day, Yang Lan, often called the "Oprah of China," offers a special lens on a country that is often "otherized."
Women all over the world are early adopters and effective users, but you wouldn't guess it from ad campaigns, tech conferences, or by reviewing the headshots of Silicon Valley executive lineups.
As a lifelong feminist, the idea of empowering girls is especially close to my heart. Which is why girls are central to the programming for TEDxWomen this December.
What if we lived in a world where a diverse group of women's voices, ideas, and experiences were reflected fully in our culture?
Bunker Roy and his Barefoot College begins with an amazing story of his own choice to leave a life of privilege and prestigious education to essentially learn from the poor.
As I have often reminded audiences, 86 percent of the purchasing power in this country is in the pockets of women. Let's use it!
As we come of technological age, how can we be more skillful and more thoughtful in how we use the latest gadgets so as not to diffuse the power of our most fulfilling relationships and work?
