marianneschnall : MyBlogHer Profile

Marianne Schnall is a widely published writer and interviewer. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Feminist.com, a leading women’s website and nonprofit organization. For over fifteen years, Feminist.com has been fostering awareness, education, and activism for people all across the world. Marianne is also the cofounder of EcoMall.com, one of the oldest environmental websites promoting earth-friendly living.

Marianne has worked for many media outlets and publications. Her interviews with well-known individuals appear at Feminist.com as well as in publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Glamour, In Style, The Huffington Post, the Women's Media Center, and many others.

Marianne does a monthly radio commentary for WAMC's nationally syndicated show 51% The Women’s Perspective, which is carried nationally on NPR, ABC and Armed Forces Radio stations.

Marianne has interviewed many of world's most renowned and influential women, including Maya Angelou, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Cameron Diaz, Melissa Etheridge, Alice Walker, Eve Ensler, Isabel Allende, Elizabeth Lesser, Jane Goodall, and many others. Her new book Daring to Be Ourselves: Influential Women Share Insights on Courage, Happiness and Finding Your Own Voice is a compilation of all the empowering quotes, insights, and words of wisdom from actresses, activists, poets, recording artists, Nobel laureates, and much more. Through her writings, interviews, and websites, Marianne strives to raise awareness and inspire activism around important issues and causes.