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Get Empowered includes:

  • A closer examination of gender-based violence―It’s more than what you think, and it’s really not your fault.

  • More than 100 exercises―Choose what works for you to help you be more confident and assertive, let go of shame and self-blame, and live the life you want. 

  • Something for everyone―Whether you’re looking for ways to stand up for yourself, you’re a survivor focused on healing, or you’re committed to being an ally, this book will give you the tools you need to thrive.

Events and Appearances

Virtual Events and Appearances:
Listen now! 

The Empowerment Podcast with Silvia Smart

Mon., Jan. 15

URL: https://bit.ly/4acMNfd

Interview with The Self-Help Book Coach, Melissa Kirk

Fri., Dec. 15

URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWmM3KF303A 

The Empowered Hour with Tasha Ina Church

Mon., Dec. 11

URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCjGemR2VIo

Areva Martin in Real Time  

KBLA1580 am talk radio, Los Angeles

Fri., Sept. 15 

URL: https://p.ftur.io/kblaam/11689

In-Person Events

Sat-Sun, June 29-30

Time: TBA

Lavender Con

Washington, DC

URL: https://lavendercon.com/

Sun, June 2
2-5 pm EST

Rockville Pride 

Rockville, MD

URL: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/2276/Rockville-Pride

Sat, April 20
12-6 pm EST

Rainbow Book Fair

New York City 

URL: https://rainbowbookfair.com/

Sat, Dec. 16
1-4 pm EST

Takoma Park Book Fair

Washington, DC

URL: www.facebook.com/TakomaParkBookFair/

Sun, Dec. 10
2 pm PST

Trauma Healing Project

Eugene, OR

URL: www.facebook.com/healingattention/

Wed, Nov. 29
5 pm PST

Nelson's Taqueria

Eugene, OR

URL: www.nelsonsinthewhit.com

Fri., Nov. 17
3 pm PST

Tsunami Books

Eugene, OR

URL: www.tsunamibooks.org

Fri., Nov. 10
7 pm EST

Red Emma’s book launch

Baltimore, MD

Fri., Oct. 27
2 pm EST

National Women’s Studies Association Conference

"Celebration of New Authors and Books" 

Baltimore, MD 

Thurs., Oct. 26
7-8:30 pm CST

Women and Children First book launch

Chicago, IL 

Thurs., Oct. 12
 

TEDxBethesdaWomen

Bethesda, MD 

Wed., Sept. 27
7:30 am EST

Morning Brew Beyond Borders Edition with Katea Stitt

WPFW FM, 89.3 (Pacifica)

Washington, DC

Thurs., Oct. 5
6 pm EST

People’s Book book launch

Washington, DC

Wheelchair accessible; ASL interpreted

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