219: The Self-Empowered Woman: Idina Menzel

Dear Followers, First of all, thanks to everyone who has been casting votes on my behalf for the NMEDA contest for a new handicap accessible van.  Just in case you need the link (since voting lasts until May 8th), here it is: http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/marilyn-willison-west-palm-beach-fl/ Now, let me introduce you to one of the entertainment world's most talented Self-Empowered Women. You may have seen her on Broadway in … [Read more...]

194: The Self-Empowered Woman: Cyndi Lauper

Dear Followers, Millions of us danced—back in the 80s—to “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by the irrepressible Cyndi Lauper. And she deserves to be celebrated as a Self-Empowered Woman for a variety of reasons, but in particular because earlier this year she capped her long career by becoming the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Score on her own (13: More Than Meets The Eye). Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper was born on June 22nd 1953, and … [Read more...]