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2025 WOMEN OF POWER ISSUE

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managing rapid growth effectively. 3. May-June: Mid-Year Momentum

Theme: Leadership and Culture. Focus on building a strong organizational culture, leadership development, and maintaining momentum. Explore articles on fostering innovation within teams and retaining top talent through compelling case studies and leadership interviews. 4. July-August: Women of Power Theme: Celebrating Female Leadership and Achievements. Celebrate the accomplishments of women in leadership roles and their impact on various industries. Read profiles of influential women leaders, discussions on gender diversity in the boardroom, and initiatives supporting women in business. 5. September-October: Strategic Review Theme: Performance and Accountability Assess year-to-date performance, set up for a strong finish, and enhance accountability. Dive into articles on performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and strategic pivots, complemented by

mid-year performance reviews and case studies. 6. November-December: Year-End Reflection

Theme: Reflection and Future Planning Reflect on the past year's successes and challenges, plan for the future, and set goals for the new year. Gain insights into personal and professional growth with year-in-review analyses, interviews with thought leaders on future trends, and personal development strategies. PUBLISHERS NOTE: Curated content from sources other than Trinity Publishing are the property of the respective brand as marked and is shared with original full copyright of the respective sources, author, and graphics or images presented with the curated copy. Contributor Guidelines Here: click here Page 2 Influence - Magazine. Today aspires to become a multi-award-winning magazine offered to distinguished influential, high-net-worth (or who wish to be) readers worldwide.

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On The Cover Hanifa Nakiryowa , Founder and President of CERESAV.org, The Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and burns Violence International Foundation. Hanifa Nakiryowa

After surviving an acid attack, Hanifa Nakiryowa chose to reclaim her identity by unveiling her scars. In doing so she unveils awareness about this growing form of violence and shares hope and empowerment for victims. In 2019, Hanifa Nakiryowa was the Global Health Associate at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation working to advance the goals of JHF’s Women’s Health Activist Movement (WHAMglobal) by applying her internationally-recognized leadership and advocacy skills. Prior to joining JHF, Hanifa served as special projects intern for the Pittsburgh Foundation during her final year as a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a recent H.J. Heinz fellow and a second career graduate with a Master of International Development and Human Security Studies from the University of Pittsburgh’s graduate school of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). Prior to attending GSPIA, Hanifa completed a Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Nairobi, and a Global Change Leader’s Certificate from COADY International Institute in Canada. She has worked as a Monitoring and Evaluating Specialist for the UNICEF-FBO partnership promoting maternal and child health, women’s and children’s rights and girl’s education Uganda. Hanifa’s work focuses on addressing gender-related challenges facing women and children in institutionally oppressive societies. She founded The Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and burns Violence (CERESAV), an NGO in Uganda after surviving an acid attack in 2011, to provide lifesaving medical and nutrition support to victims in the hospital, to raise awareness of the problem, to advocate for inclusion and minority rights and to promote socioeconomic sustainability among burn violence survivors. Hanifa’s work has earned her several awards, including the 2013 Kampala West-Rotary International Vocational Service Award for her work empowering acid attack survivors in Uganda: the Iris Marion Young Award for her political engagement and social justice advocacy, which has changed the face of acid attack violence in Uganda; the Sergeant James “Rip” Taylor Award for her public service; and H.J. Heinz Fellowship for her proven leadership potential. She is a proud mother of two daughters who challenge her on rollercoasters, trampolines and zip lines when she is not at work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Dear Subscribers,

Women of Power, Women Who Lead Each year, this issue reminds me not just of the triumphs of women of power, but of the truth I’ve witnessed and experienced firsthand: women don’t simply rise into leadership—they reshape it. I've watched women walk into boardrooms not to mimic authority, but to transform it. Their rise to the C-Suite isn't a trend—it's a tectonic shift. They’ve shattered ceilings not with noise, but with presence, poise, and a ferocity grounded in empathy. They’ve brought vision where there was only tradition, collaboration where there was once command. What do I love most? Their style of leadership refuses to separate success from sustainability and ambition from authenticity. They nurture, they negotiate, they innovate—and they do it without apology. These women are not just occupying space at the top; they’re making space for others. They’re mentoring the next generation, dismantling the barriers they once faced, and building cultures that value inclusion, adaptability, and courage. This issue is our tribute—not just to titles earned, but to the transformative power wielded when women lead with their whole selves. Power, after all, isn’t just about position—it’s about impact. To every woman of power reading this: we see you, we honor you, and we walk beside you as you lead forward. — David James Dunworth Publisher, Influence-Magazine.Today

“She didn’t climb the ladder to blend in— she rose to build a new one. One wide enough for others to follow, and strong

enough to never crack under the weight of real power.” — David James Dunworth

PS - I have always loved working with and for women...They’re fascinating. Hard-working, empathetic, compassionate, and driven. So, here’s to you, dear ladies. This one’s for you. All of you. Brava! PPS - Whoever named them the Fairer Sex was right. They are much fairer than the rest of us. PPPS - I could not have chosen a more-deserving Powerful Woman to emblazon the cover of this prestigious issue. Page 9

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Let me be the first to congratulate you on a wise choice-subscribing to this publication. Now, I am jaded, as this is my dream child. I have to be honest, this is not the first magazine I have created, and it probably won’t be the last. I consider this therapy—remedial mental health support, rejuvenating busy work, even a fetish, sort of. I’ve authored several international best sellers, too. Way back in the 2000s, I created a mag named Local Marketing Today. LMT focused primarily on the various marketing methodologies for small businesses, including responsive website design, social media, reputation marketing, SEO, Keyword research, and more. It lasted about a year and one-half, before putting it down. For a short while, I formed a joint venture with an organization and created something known as The Accelerator Report - a monthly Newsletter-style publication, which didn’t last more than about 8 months. Still another publication called The Commission , which was never launched. Two issues were created, but the idea was scrubbed because “it didn’t have the necessary appeal to its founders. Before Influence, a periodical, a non-newsletter called UPDATES for the SynerVision Leadership Foundation was birthed in June of 2021. Four years of providing information, education, leadership, marketing, fundraising, donor relations, and contributing author pieces of interest have been one constant until recent days. UPDATES had run its course and is now replaced with a quarterly publication, “Lead Forward Magazine.” Still a Super-Quality publication, still offering great content, and contributing authors, leadership knowledge-share, and so much more. It supports SynerVision Leadership Foundation and the C-Suite Network’s Nonprofit Prosperity Council - Philanthropy Redefined. I happen to be its Co-Founder. This brings us to the current day - July 2025. This WOMEN OF POWER issue is dedicated annually to the power of the female persuasion, tenacity, grit, perseverance, against-all-odds. Women make up slightly more than half the population of this world, yet fail to receive the recognition they so rightly deserve. I have always contended that WOMEN are the ones with their heads on straight, their heart in the right place, and would do a so much better job running this world than any man could.

This publication will be two years old in September, which will be the issue after this one reaches maturity in August, as the inaugural issue debuted in September of 2023.

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An Interview With Hanifa Nakiryowa

The following interview is with Hanifa Nakiryowa, Founder and President of CERESAV, an international foundation in support of acid attack gender-based violence. I met Hanifa in September of 2023, nearly two years ago, in Dallas, Texas, at the Uganda North America Association, UNAA. This is the formal association for those Ugandans who have emigrated to the United States and Canada, the diaspora. These folks meet annually to discuss matters of concern in their home country, network with each other as well as government officials, and identify investment information on matters of interest.

David: Hanifa, welcome to this interview for the July-August, WOMEN OF POWER issue. Thank you for accepting my invitation to speak with you about yourself, your advocacy, and your outlook on the future of the world. Hanifa: Thank you for this opportunity, David. I am happy to answer whatever you deem appropriate to ask. I am an open book. David: Can you walk us through the moment the acid struck in 2011… and how that sparked the transformation in you? “December 11th, 2011, is a day I’ll never forget. I had gone to pick up my daughters from my estranged husband. As I stood outside his home, a man approached and, without warning, threw acid in my face. In that moment, I felt like my soul was set on fire. My skin began to melt; my body convulsed in pain. My daughter, hearing my scream, ran toward me—and slipped into the acid that had spilled onto the ground. I lost my right eye and my nose. I spent months in the hospital undergoing countless surgeries. But it was there, in the middle of my pain and disfigurement, that something shifted. I met other survivors—faces hidden, spirits broken. I had never seen people like this before. And I thought, ‘This pain has a purpose.’ That’s when the seed for CERESAV was planted. My face may have been burned, but my will to live—my will to fight for others—only ignited.”

What made you decide, while recovering, that you wouldn’t hide, and instead, found CERESAV?

“When I looked in the mirror after the attack, I didn’t recognize myself. I saw a disfigured woman that the world might reject. And I had two choices: to hide in shame, or to turn that shame into something greater. I remembered the other survivors I met—how they spoke in whispers, how they feared going outside.

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Society had convinced them they no longer had value. I couldn’t accept that. I couldn’t allow the world to silence us. So I decided I would not disappear. Instead, I would become visible. I founded CERESAV in 2012 to ensure no survivor would suffer in silence, and that every scar would become a story of strength. My disfigurement became my declaration.” CERESAV uses a holistic approach—medical, legal, psychosocial, and economic. Which area has been most challenging to build, and why? “The most difficult part has been building the psychosocial support side. Acid violence doesn’t just destroy skin—it eats away at a person’s identity. Many survivors suffer in silence, afraid to even show their face. Establishing ‘Equip Circles’—our survivor- led support groups—meant breaking deeply rooted cultural stigma. Counseling in Uganda is still misunderstood. People think you’re ‘crazy’ if you seek mental health support. So we had to begin with education—within our own survivor community. Training counselors, finding trauma-informed professionals, securing private spaces for women to talk—all of it was slow, careful work. But it was essential. A healed face means little if the soul remains wounded. Emotional healing had to be our cornerstone.”

How have you tapped international networks to secure funding and surgical partnerships?

“It’s been a blend of persistence, storytelling, and strategic partnerships. While studying in Pittsburgh, I began reaching out to global health institutions and burn foundations—telling our stories, showing the need. Organizations like Inspired Women helped amplify our voice. We established partnerships with hospitals in the U.S. and India to provide reconstructive surgeries that survivors in Uganda could never afford. CERESAV USA now mobilizes funds to send women abroad for care. But it’s not just about the money—it’s about building trust. When donors hear from survivors directly, when they see the transformation, they become lifelong allies. We’re not just raising funds—we’re raising a movement of global solidarity.”

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How do you balance being a mother, advocate, and professional?

“Motherhood is my anchor. It’s the reason I survived, and the reason I fight. Balancing everything— running CERESAV, working a full-time job, and parenting—it hasn’t been easy, but it is rewarding. There are nights I don’t sleep, days I cry, moments I doubt. But every time I see my daughters’ smiles, I remember why I’m doing this. I plan my life in seasons. When I was studying, I focused on learning how to build sustainable systems. Now, I’m applying those lessons in the real world. I’ve learned to delegate, to trust my team, and to take care of myself, too. Balance doesn’t mean doing it all —it means knowing what truly matters and giving it your whole heart.” Ugandan society often blames women for domestic violence. How do you confront cultural norms that stigmatize survivors? “I grew up in a society that believes silence is noble, that women should endure abuse to keep the family intact. Leaving an abusive marriage was seen as rebellion. And when I was attacked, some people said, ‘She must have done something to deserve it.’ That’s the poison we’re fighting—not just acid, but shame. Through CERESAV, we run school workshops, media campaigns, and radio and TV programs to educate people on gender-based violence and victim- blaming. We bring survivors into the spotlight—not as objects of pity, but as agents of change. We say: ‘This is what courage looks like.’ Every time a survivor tells her story publicly, another layer of cultural stigma is peeled away. And one day, I believe we’ll strip it bare.”

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Acid attacks and gender-based violence aren’t just against women and girls, is it?

“No, it’s not. While the vast majority of acid attack and gender-based violence (GBV) survivors are women and girls—especially in patriarchal societies—men and boys are also victims, though often in different contexts. Some male survivors are attacked due to land disputes, jealousy, or even as collateral damage in domestic violence situations. Others face violence because they stand up for female relatives, or because of their sexual orientation. At CERESAV, we’ve counseled and supported male survivors who carried their scars in silence for years, thinking no one would believe or support them. But here’s the truth: GBV affects anyone whose dignity, safety, or autonomy is targeted. What makes it ‘gender-based’ isn’t just the victim’s identity, but the societal dynamics that allow the violence to happen unchecked, whether it’s control, shame, silence, or power imbalance. So while my own journey began as a woman survivor of acid attack violence, my mission has always been inclusive. CERESAV serves survivors, not statistics. And if we’re serious about ending GBV, we have to build systems that see, support, and stand up for all survivors—regardless of gender.”

Your livelihood and education programs empower survivors economically. Do you have a personal success story that brings this to life?

“Absolutely. One of our earliest beneficiaries was a woman who had been attacked by her husband and abandoned by her community. She had no skills, no income, and no family support. We enrolled her in our craft training program and later helped her set up a small shop. Today, she makes handwoven baskets and teaches others to do the same. She earns a living, supports her children, and even donates part of her profits back to CERESAV. Her transformation—from a hidden victim to an empowered entrepreneur—reminds me why we started. We’re not just helping women survive—we’re helping them thrive.”

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What is your five-year vision for CERESAV—even beyond Uganda? “My dream is for CERESAV to become a continental force. I envision a full-fledged rehabilitation center in Uganda, staffed by trauma-informed professionals, equipped with surgical theaters, legal clinics, research, and income-generating hubs. We will replicate our model in other African nations facing acid attack violence— starting in East Africa, then West. I see CERESAV chapters forming in India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, where survivors can speak with one another across borders. Our survivor-led mobile app will provide legal and emotional support in real time. And above all, I want to see a generation of women and girls who grow up never fearing acid attacks, fists, or silence. That’s the future I’m building every day.” One Final Question, if you please. How can our readers support your efforts? “There are so many ways your readers can become part of this mission—and I always say: no act is too small when it’s done with intention. First, we welcome financial donations through CERESAV USA and directly to our Uganda office. Those funds go toward life-saving surgeries, legal representation, school tuition for children of

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survivors, and basic medical supplies like gauze, water, and pain relief—things you and I may take for granted, but which are life-altering for someone recovering from acid violence.

Currently, we are running a fundraising campaign to support our annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender based Violence Campaign, which happens every year from November 25 to December 10. The CERESAV team is organizing different activities throughout the campaign to amplify voices of acid attack survivors across Uganda under the theme “A step Towards Justice and Dignity”. We are accepting donations for this specific campaign here: https://gofund.me/7723e194 .

Second, readers can support by raising awareness. Share our story. Talk about acid attack violence. Post about CERESAV. When you amplify survivor voices, you help end the silence that allows this form of terror to hide in plain sight. Third, professionals can give their time and expertise. We need volunteer counselors, legal advocates, grant writers, and tech experts. We have graphic designers who help us with newsletters, and faith communities who’ve joined our Interfaith Prayer Team, lifting up individual survivors each week. And finally— stay connected. Sign up on our website, follow our updates, and let your networks know that healing is possible, justice is needed, and prevention starts with all of us. You don’t have to survive acid violence to fight it. You just have to care. And we welcome anyone willing to stand beside us in that fight.”

WILL YOU HELP US HELP OTHERS? Your Generosity Rebuilds Lives. Thank you in Advance.

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“I Chose to Turn My Scars Into a Movement” By Hanifa Nakiryowa

In 2011, my life changed forever—not because I wanted it to, but because someone decided I no longer had the right to my own face. That December evening, I walked to the home of my estranged husband to pick up our two daughters. Our marriage had ended after seven years of emotional abuse and control, and I was finally beginning to rebuild a life of peace for myself and my girls. But as I waited at the gate, a man approached. Without a word, he threw acid in my face. The pain was instant, indescribable. I remember the feeling of my skin peeling away, the confusion in my daughter's cries as she ran to help and slipped in the acid pooled beneath me. In seconds, my life was disfigured—literally and emotionally. I lost my right eye, my nose, parts of my identity. But I didn’t lose my will to live. I spent months in Mulago Hospital in Kampala, wrapped in bandages and uncertainty. There, in those sterile corridors, I met others like me— survivors of acid attacks. Many had been attacked by jealous lovers, family members, or strangers seeking vengeance. What struck me most wasn’t just the violence, but the silence that followed it. These women—disfigured, traumatized—were treated as if they had caused their own suffering. There were no rehabilitation centers. No legal protections. No structured support systems. And almost no public acknowledgment that this was a crisis. In that broken space, something sacred stirred inside me. I decided that my pain could either end with me—or it could become the beginning of something larger. That decision became CERESAV: the Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and Burns

Violence. We started with nothing more than a vision—a safe space for survivors to access medical care, psychosocial counseling, legal justice, and economic empowerment. Over time, with the help of allies, donors, and fellow survivors, CERESAV grew into a national force in Uganda and eventually an international nonprofit with a base in the United States, and a chapter in the UK. We’ve supported hundreds of survivors in their physical and emotional healing. We’ve launched campaigns to push for policy change, including a successful petition that led to Uganda’s Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Law. We provide scholarships to children affected by gender-based violence, run skill-building courses for women, and connect survivors to hospitals abroad for life-changing reconstructive surgery.

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But this work is not just about recovery—it’s about reclamation. Reclaiming dignity. Reclaiming narrative. Reclaiming futures once written off. I want to be clear: acid violence is not just a “women’s issue.” It is a human rights issue, rooted in power, patriarchy, and silence. Men are also affected. Entire families are left fractured. And until we dismantle the social and legal systems that allow such violence to persist, the cycle will continue. That’s why we train counselors through international networks like the Global Psychosocial Network. That’s why we visit hospitals weekly with food, dressings, and prayers. That’s why we use technology— mobile apps, social platforms—to extend our reach and create community. As a mother, I carry this mission not just for my children, but for all children who deserve a world where a woman’s ‘no’ doesn’t cost her face. As a survivor, I carry it for those still hiding in shame, afraid to be seen. And as a human being, I carry it for justice—for the kind that doesn’t just punish, but prevents. My scars tell a story. Not of pity, but of power. And through CERESAV, I’ve learned that the most transformative thing you can do with pain… is to give it purpose.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hanifa Nakiryowa is the Founder and President of CERESAV Foundation, an International NGO with offices and chapters in the country of Uganda, The United Kingdom, and the USA. Hanifa, an acid attack, gender-based violence survivor has become the world’s advocate for the eradication of this dreadful tragic violent act against women and men alike. You can learn more about her, her organization, and the global efforts she and her teams are making by visiting: Website: https://ceresav.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanifanakiryowa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0XbAMZCjZE Support CERESAV: https://gofund.me/7723e194 .

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“From Acid to Advocacy: The Work That Heals Beyond the Scars” By Hanifa Nakiryowa

about the moment when pain is transformed into purpose. I didn’t choose the acid. But I chose what would follow. When I stood screaming outside my ex-husband’s home in 2011, feeling my face dissolve, I had no idea that a movement had just been born. At that time, all I could feel was the fire—on my skin, in my soul, and eventually in my daughter’s cry when she too was caught in the acid’s path. The hospital became my home for months. And while my body slowly recovered, it was my spirit that made the greatest decision of my life: I would not be just a victim. I would become a voice. There is something strange and sacred...

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That voice became CERESAV —a place of refuge, rehabilitation, and resistance. We began as a small effort to support acid survivors in Uganda. Today, we are a growing global network with a mission that stretches beyond borders, beyond surgeries, beyond laws. We are building a world where survivors become advocates, where pain becomes power. Our programs on the ground are intimate and practical. Every week, our trained counselors visit survivors at Mulago Hospital’s burn unit, bringing not only food and dressings but also emotional presence. We sit with survivors in their silence. We pray with them. We listen to their stories without judgment. Through our Equip Circles, we provide spaces where survivors can talk, share, laugh, and rediscover their voice. Some of our former patients now lead workshops, visit schools, and stand before parliaments demanding justice. This is what makes our work different: we are survivor-led and survivor-centered. We know that healing must touch every layer—emotional, legal, economic, and spiritual. That’s why we provide skills training in crafts, computer literacy, and small-scale agribusiness. That’s why we offer scholarships to the children of survivors, ensuring that violence doesn’t cascade into another generation. And that’s why we relentlessly pursue legislative reform—because changing systems is the only way to stop acid violence before it starts. Our strength doesn’t come from me alone. It comes from an international Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of our mission. Legal scholars in the United Kingdom help shape our approach to prosecutorial justice. Our American board members offer pro bono legal advice and assist with strategic fundraising. Ugandan experts, deeply connected to the realities on the ground, guide our operations with cultural clarity and compassion. Together, they form a leadership tapestry that is both global and grassroots. I’ve been blessed to share this story around the world. From speaking annually at Harvard University , to being featured in TEDx Talks , to standing before global policy forums in Geneva, my message has always been the same: violence cannot silence us if we refuse to disappear. I’ve met professors, faith leaders, human rights lawyers, and survivors from every continent—each carrying their own scars, each searching for a way to heal the world they inherited. These global relationships mean the world to me. They remind me that CERESAV is not a Ugandan story. It is a human story. It is the story of what happens when people decide that justice is not optional. It is the story of what happens when pain is not wasted. To our partners, board members, allies, donors, and prayer warriors across the globe— thank you. Thank you for believing that a scarred face is not a symbol of shame, but a banner of survival. Thank you for giving survivors like me a second chance—not only to live, but to lead. I still carry the scars. I always will. But through CERESAV, through every survivor who becomes a teacher, a businesswoman or businessman, a public speaker, a friend—I’ve come to understand something profound: Healing is not the end of the story. Healing is the beginning of leadership.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE As was mentioned, I met this wonderful and funny woman nearly two years ago in Dallas, Texas, at an annual conference of the Ugandan diaspora in North America. Because I am active in ministry work in Uganda, it made sense to me that I should learn more about Ugandans in the USA and Canada, so I joined the organization, UNAA.org and attended these past years. I have come to know and love Hanifa and her girls, and serve on the CERESAV Board of Directors these past two years.

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Raising Emotionally Resilient Children: The New Parenting Paradigm By Angela Legh

Parenting may not always be seen as a leadership role . . . the reality is, it’s one of the most profound forms of leadership. Every entrepreneur knows the importance of vision, resilience, and adaptability—qualities we also need to instill in the next generation. The future belongs to the children we raise today. By equipping them with emotional intelligence and breaking cycles of repressed emotions, we empower them to lead with confidence and compassion. Join me in the conversation on Unfiltered Parenting on the Trailblazers Channel of Binge TV, where we’ll explore how when we transform the way we parent, we transform the world. Parenting today means facing issues unlike any generation before. Today's children are growing up in a fast-paced world filled with endless distractions, social pressures, and emotional challenges, making it more important than ever for parents to go beyond traditional parenting methods.

The ability to raise emotionally resilient children—kids who can navigate their feelings, communicate effectively, and thrive in an unpredictable world—is now a fundamental skill for parents everywhere. This belief is at the heart of my mission, and it is the driving force behind my new television show, Unfiltered Parenting, airing on Binge Network. From Personal Transformation to Global Impact My journey into parenting education began with my own path of personal transformation. I have long been an advocate for emotional intelligence, understanding that the way we handle our emotions directly influences the way we interact with the world and our children. Through years of study, personal experience, and sharing insights with families worldwide, I have come to understand that one of the most significant gifts we can give our children is emotional resilience. Through this television show, you will gain valuable insights and practical tools to help nurture higher emotional intelligence in your children. Our team is there to empower you to be the best parent you can be, and then some! At Unfiltered Parenting, our panel of expert cohosts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode, offering parents deep insights and practical guidance.

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Jessica Sheehan, a former forensic interviewer and expert witness reporting to Child Protective Services and her local court provides critical perspectives on child safety and advocacy. Vera Thomas, founder of Instilling Greatness in Kids, empowers parents with strategies to nurture confidence and potential. The Fabulous Camille Robb, CEO of Just Fabulous Care and JFC Global Concierge Service, shares her expertise in childcare and family support. Angela Legh, an emotional intelligence expert, helps parents understand the power of emotional resilience. Dixie Ann Harris Gordon, a pediatric life coach, SEL advocate, and founder of The Children's Wisdom Institute, brings invaluable wisdom on social-emotional learning. Together, we tackle tough parenting topics with honesty, depth, and a commitment to raising emotionally healthy, empowered children. Rethinking Discipline Traditional parenting is often focused on behavior management -rewarding compliance and punishing disobedience. But what if we looked deeper? What if, instead of simply controlling behavior, we focus on helping children understand and regulate their emotions? What if, instead of “spare the rod, spoil the child,” we realized that harsh discipline and emotional suppression do not build strength . . . they wound the spirit? True resilience comes from being seen, heard, and supported—not from fear or obedience. When we nurture a child’s emotional well-being with empathy and respect, we raise individuals who are not only capable but also compassionate, self-aware, and emotionally healthy.

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Effective parenting is a balance of nurturing and boundaries—offering warmth and support while also setting clear, consistent limits. When children feel safe and valued, they develop the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. This is the foundation of emotionally intelligent parenting, and it is the message we are committed to sharing through Unfiltered Parenting. A New Approach: Mindful, Conscious Parenting Unfiltered Parenting is more than a tlevision show; it’s a movement designed to support parents in raising children who are confident, emotionally aware, and capable of overcoming life’s challenges.

We tackle tough parenting topics, navigating big emotions, fostering open communication, and addressing real challenges like suicide, body image, and divorce. By debunking outdated myths about discipline, control, expectations, and success, we empower parents with the tools to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children. Parenting is not about having all the answers but about creating an environment where children feel seen, heard, and valued. When parents shift from reactive parenting—where emotions often drive discipline—to mindful parenting, they build stronger connections with their children. This approach encourages asking questions like, “How can I help my child understand and process their emotions?” rather than focusing solely on behavior correction. By doing so, parents can model emotional regulation, enhance communication, and strengthen their bond with their children, leading to a more harmonious and supportive family dynamic. Breaking Generational Cycles One of the most profound shifts we can make as parents is recognizing the patterns we unconsciously pass down. Many of us were raised in households where emotions were dismissed or suppressed with phrases like “toughen up” or “stop crying or I’ll give you something to really cry about.”

While these messages may have been well- intentioned, they often lead to far-reaching

consequences. Beyond emotional disconnection, children who grow up suppressing their feelings may develop harmful coping mechanisms such as self-harm, substance abuse, or emotional outbursts. Suppressed emotions can also contribute to chronic anxiety, depression, and difficulty forming healthy relationships. Physically, the stress of emotional suppression has been linked to immune dysfunction, heart disease, and other stress-related illnesses. These messages teach children to distrust their own emotions and bodies, creating a lifelong struggle with self- awareness and emotional regulation. Breaking these generational cycles is not just about raising emotionally healthy children, it’s about preventing the cascade of mental and physical harm that unchecked patterns can cause. It is important for you to remember that parenting is not about perfection; it’s about awareness. When we become aware of our own emotional triggers and patterns, we can consciously choose a different approach with our children. We can break cycles of emotional neglect and replace them with validation, empathy, and connection. Unfiltered Parenting exists to help parents make these shifts—without guilt, shame, or unrealistic expectations.

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Why Emotional Resilience Matters Emotionally resilient children grow into emotionally intelligent adults. They develop strong relationships, adapt to change, and navigate stress with confidence. More importantly, they learn that emotions are not something to fear or suppress, they are valuable signals guiding them through life. This skill set matters now more than ever, helping kids navigate life's pressures with confidence and resilience. When we raise children who understand their emotions, we equip them with the tools to manage life’s challenges, advocate for themselves, and build meaningful connections.

Join the Parenting Revolution Unfiltered Parenting is for every parent who has ever questioned whether they’re doing it “right.” It’s for those who are ready to break free from outdated parenting models and embrace a more intentional, empowered way of raising their children. This is a space for real conversations—where no topic is off-limits and where parents find the support and guidance they need to lead with confidence. As part of the Women of Power Global Edition, I am honored to stand among women who are shaping industries, communities, and the future. Parenting is leadership, and raising the next generation with emotional intelligence is one of the most impactful ways we can shape the world. The future belongs to the children we raise today. Let’s give them the emotional tools they need to thrive. Join me on Unfiltered Parenting on the Trailblazers Channel of Binge TV—because when we transform the way we parent, we transform the world.

Angela Legh is a transformational storyteller, known for her children's fantasy book series, The Bella Santini Chronicles, and as the writer, director, and producer of the television show Unfiltered Parenting. Angela’s journey through five decades of abuse, bullying, and belittlement shaped her understanding of emotional resilience and gave her powerful insights into managing emotions—a wisdom she now shares with audiences young and old.

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Breaking through the Politics of Power for Women by Linda Fisk

More than half of the world’s population is female, but both in the United States of America and worldwide, women hold less than one-fifth of political offices. Why the scarcity of female candidates and elected officials? Are women indifferent, reluctant, apathetic, or tentative about political office? Is the political system impenetrable or unresponsive to women? Although formal barriers to political participation for women and other underrepresented minorities are nearly nonexistent around the world, it’s clear that there are factors that limit women’s political participation worldwide. What are the official and unofficial barriers, the formal and informal obstacles, and how do these barriers emerge that limit women’s political participation?

Laws, policies, and procedures that promote gender equality send positive messages to women and girls about their role and place in government and politics; the lack of such sends the opposite message. And, governmental silence in the face of continuing injustice and inequality is a continuing problem for women and the advancement of women in positions of political power. We know that norms about women’s appropriate roles and leadership capabilities can shape both aspirations and opportunities. Importantly, in countries where women have historically been absent from public life, such barriers to entry may be much higher. A lack of women in high-powered positions may affect both men’s and women’s perceptions of women’s ability to govern and lead. Without effective role models, both men and women alike are likely to question or doubt the ability for women to govern and lead at the highest levels, which affects the ability of women to win elections. Additionally, lack of financial resources can limit political participation given the costs associated with elections and the compensation provided as a public servant. We need rules assuring that candidates and legislators are paid a family wage, so women can seek political office as a viable career choice, and be able to feed themselves and their families, whether or not they win.

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In addition, elective office, even at entry level, can be round-the-clock work, with constant travel, evening events, and late- night sessions. If we genuinely want a more diverse set of elected officials, we need better job conditions for those in political power. We need better working hours, health care insurance, day care, and the ability to receive a salary during a campaign. Family-friendly work hours in political institutions need to be built into a country’s political institutions to bring more women to political power. How can we tear down remaining barriers to advance women’s participation in politics? First, there should be policies at all levels of government that make the world safe for women to fully participate, by protecting them against sexual harassment, threats, and other forms of violence. All women, as candidates or elected officials, should be protected by law and practice from discrimination, harassment, and violence of any kind. At the level of policymaking on substantive issues, we need greater awareness of women’s role in caring for children, the elderly, and the disabled. Generally, the less the government does to support those who cannot care for themselves, the more time women put into unpaid family care work. Women would have more time and energy to participate in politics with women-friendly policies that support public solutions to women’s caretaking burdens. And, once in office, women leaders are more likely to be responsive to public needs and tend to cooperate across party lines, to protect the most vulnerable in society whom they have typically cared for.

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The single most effective remedy for women’s underrepresentation in politics internationally is political party quotas. While informal rules and relationships tend to reinforce hierarchies of power, procedures that promote and guarantee women’s decision-making within political parties can increase their public voice. And, with a fair and equitable quota for women equally represented in both political parties, we would quickly have a much more diverse and inclusive government that truly represents the people. Interestingly, in the United States, both of the two major parties already have internal gender quotas in another arena: 50% of delegates to each party’s conventions must be women. But if party leaders could commit to an agreed-upon quota for women's representation, with stronger recruitment efforts, perhaps to secure half of all candidates being women, we would quickly resolve the gender disparity in our political system worldwide. And while we know that mentorship is the most powerful way to bring more women into political office (and counteract social biases), being a token “woman at the top” is often accompanied by work overload that leaves little time for female political leaders to be nurturing the next generation of women in politics. One final lesson we could learn from peer countries would be the process of “gender analysis” in budgeting and policymaking. Many countries have made “gender responsive budgeting” a priority, to good effect both for women and these countries as a whole. The composition of legislative bodies affects the quality of our laws and may influence the extent of their application. By ensuring that our political processes and institutions reflect the needs of the society that they govern, we can be more responsive, more inclusive, and more equitable.

Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, 6x international best-selling author, U.S. Senator for the WBAF, TV producer and Podcast host, keynote speaker, and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the Chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. In LeadHERship Global, Linda supports and guides ambitious, creative women to move in the direction of their purpose, their mission and their dreams with powerful connections, critical support, practical tools and valuable resources to show up, speak up and step up in their careers and personal lives.

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Planting Power: How One Woman Is Growing a Food Future That Feeds Us All

You don’t need a pitchfork and a plot of land to be a farmer—you need a mission. Mine? To grow food systems that actually feed people, especially where the world forgot to plant hope.

I’m Siobhan Shaw, and I’m the co-founder and catalyst behind Growing to Give, a nonprofit on a mission to make small-space, low-water, high-yield gardening possible anywhere—from abandoned lots to schoolyards to rooftops. We help families, communities, and schools grow real food, close to home, using systems such as nature-based spiral designs and virtually zero-water systems. Think of it like Fibonacci meets food justice. We don’t just plant seeds—we plant solutions. Our methods work where traditional farming fails. Climate chaos? No water? Low labor? Let’s grow anyway. Our signature crop circle gardens are built for

This is my message to every woman reading this: Don’t wait to be chosen. Grow anyway. Your voice is valid. Your vision is enough. And the world needs what only you can grow.

resilience. And guess what? They're beautiful, bountiful, and they build community—fast.

Through Growing to Give, I’ve helped spark community gardens in Uganda, build an urban food forest in Phoenix, and knowledge share with women-led garden teams in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods. We’re not just feeding people—we’re feeding futures, and building a regenerative food system from the ground up. But this isn’t just about plants. It’s about power. Food is the foundation of every thriving community, and I believe women are the missing ingredient in global food leadership. When we put women at the helm of farms, gardens, and local food networks, everything changes. Families flourish. Kids grow taller. Communities get stronger.

So here's to you, Women of Power—may you rise like sunflowers, unapologetically tall, wild, and rooted in purpose.

Let’s grow something the world can’t ignore.

Siobhan Shaw is the co-founder and driving force behind Growing to Give, a globally focused nonprofit reinventing small-space farming for resilience, food justice, and community connection. A recognized voice in sustainable agriculture, Siobhan is one of only two people worldwide with working knowledge of patented crop circle garden systems. She serves as chairperson of Kichini Gardeners in Uganda, a governing board member of Climate Justice and Rights International, and an advisory board member of Trinity International Ministries. Learn more at www.growingtogive.org

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