Pat Mitchell: Dangerous times call for dangerous women
Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this powerful call to action, Mitchell invites all women, men and allies to join her in embracing the risks necessary to create a world where safety, respect and tru...
Leah Chase and Pat Mitchell: An interview with the Queen of Creole Cuisine
Leah Chase's New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase changed the course of American history over gumbo and fried chicken. During the civil rights movement, it was a place where white and black people came together, where activists planned protests and where the police entered but did not disturb -- and it continues to operate in the same spirit today...
Patty Mitchell: Transforming Institutions into Making Spaces
Typically people who experience developmental disabilities are served within isolated environments with very little expectation for individual development. Because there is no expectation, minimal opportunity exists. Without community connection, purpose or belonging, people will fail to thrive. This talk is dedicated to demonstrating the power ...
Michela Puddu: Making Your Clothes Transparent
Michela Puddu is an entrepreneur aiming to bring transparency into global consumer good supply chains. She highlights the issues faced in the pursuit for sustainable fashion, the importance of textile supply chain visibility and her own personal journey. After earning her PhD from ETH Zurich in Chemical Engineering, Michela went on to found the ...