“My work is fueled by the power of stories and shared experiences to create connections, open minds and catalyze change.”
Seen and heard on:
Favianna Rodriguez & Gloria Steinem @ Castro Theatre
Michael Pollan @ City Arts & Lectures, The Sydney Goldstein Theater
Castro Theatre San Francisco
Jennifer Weiner @ David Brower Center
LABA Live @ ICA SF
Candace Bushnell @INFORUM
Breast Cancer Action Auction @ The War Memorial Building SF
Mahogany L. Browne, Flossie Lewis, Steve Goldbloom @ The Commonwealth Club
Sarah Silverman @ Recording Session
V (Formerly Eve Ensler) @ The Commonwealth Club
Book launch @ Saint Ann's Parrish Hall
Ruth Whippman @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Betty Reid-Soskin @ The Commonwealth Club
Amber Tamblyn @ The Battery SF Recording Session
Gail Collins @ JCCSF
The Kitchen Sisters @ KALW
Anne-Marie Slaughter @ Recording Session
Katrina Lake @ INFORUM
Annie Leibovitz @ The Presidio Recording Session
Betty Reid Soskin @ The Commonwealth Club
Author
It's a Good Day to Change the World: Inspiration and Advice for a Feminist Future (W.W. Norton, Countryman Press, 2023)
Based on stories from my pioneering nationally syndicated Inflection Point podcast and radio show about women’s power in our modern world, my impact producer and I created an essential five step guide for action.
This book is full of tools and advice from groundbreaking activists, authors, artists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who have mobilized change and can show us the way.
The illustrations are by Milwaukee artist Rosy Petri.
-
30 stories of feminist change to fire you up without burning you out.
What does it take to achieve an equal, just, and joy-filled world—and how do we sustain ourselves when the work is daunting? Drawn from Inflection Point interviews, It’s a Good Day to Change the World features firsthand narratives and vibrant illustrations, key takeaways for change, and strategies to keep going. Readers learn from established icons and meet new ones, too. From Ijeoma Oluo to Sarah Silverman to Gloria Steinem, these stories from trailblazers will show you how to discover how to push new ideas forward, the significance of building solidarity, the liberating power of laughter, the importance of valuing your own time, and more.
Advancing social justice can be a long road, but change is possible. This energizing book is an optimistic reminder to care for ourselves and each other along the way.
My stories have also appeared in Forbes, Fortune, Salon.com, PopSugar, and Ms. Magazine Blog.
Praise for the book
-
"This book is a remarkable gift and empowering guide. It will stir your should, and more importantly, get your feet moving."
Meena Harris. Founder of Phenomenal Media
-
“Packed with invigorating encouragement, actionable plans, and a share vision for a better future.”
Teresa Younger, president and CEO Ms. Foundation for Women
-
“This joyful, practical, and visionary book offers the motivation and energy we need to take action.”
Eve Rodsky, Activist, Author, and Attorney; Founder of the Fair Play Policy Institute
Event Moderator
I moderate live events and conversations with thinkers, doers, culture-makers, trend-setters, business and non-profit leaders. Venues include City Arts & Lectures, The Commonwealth Club, Cal Performances, Bay Area Book Festival, Uncharted, the Castro Theatre, The Battery, and JCCSF. I aim to elicit surprising stories and reveal insightful truths about the world we live in, how we got here, and where we go next.
Creator, Producer & Host
I create, produce, write, and host podcasts and radio shows at the leading edge of cultural trends, as well as producing art exhibitions, art activations, and films.
From one-on-one interviews to narrative storytelling, my series are known for their honesty and intimacy. They have been first-of-their-kind, won awards, and been nationally syndicated as well as broadcast on television.
-
![Avatar photo of Lauren and Michael as young kids]()
A new audio documentary series about family myths and legends created in collaboration with my brother, Michael I Schiller (of Reveal). Together we investigate family stories that take us through surprising and pivotal moments in history. Each episode explores how those closest to us have shaped our culture and affected our lives. Pilots have exhibited at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Francisco.
-
![]()
This award-winning podcast and nationally syndicated public radio show was one of the first and only to exclusively explore how women build power and lead change. I spoke with over 200 activists, authors, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and authority-busters about what it takes to create an equal, just, and joy-filled world. I also wrote a book based on these interviews, called It’s a Good Day to Change the World.
-
![]()
As Strategist & Producer for Let It Ripple, with artist and Emmy-award nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain, I helped her deliver her solo NYC exhibition “You Are Here” to Nancy Hoffman Gallery, and her joint exhibition with Ken Goldberg at Getty’s Skirball PST ART: Art and Science Collide, "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology. Trees, Time & Technology" show in Los Angeles. I strategized and co-produced the art activation and unveiling of her movable monument Dendrofemonology: A Feminist History Tree Ring at Madison Square Park during Climate Week, and produced a film about the thinking and process behind the art.
-
![]()
Each week, two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise share the stories of their lives. When the show came to America, they called me to host and record interviews with two of their pairings.
-
![]()
This original bi-weekly audio series for Salon.com, featured ideas, sounds, and stories from cultural icons and innovators. I developed and produced the show, and collaborated with the Managing Editor and contributing writers to develop the content; plus oversaw the marketing, distribution, and integration into the website.
-
![]()
San Francisco-based non-profit City Arts & Lectures offers unique programs with leading figures in arts and ideas from around the world. City Arts & Lectures events are held in the historic Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco. Programs can be heard on more than 130 public radio stations across the country as well as on their podcast.
My conversations include Michael Pollan, Jacob Ward, and Harvard University researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James.
-
![]()
Meet The Talkers, Stitcher’s signature show, turned the mics on some of the biggest names in broadcasting. Funny and informative, we offered listeners a new view of the hosts of their favorite shows. Interviews included: Jad Abumrad, and Robert Krulwich from RadioLab; Roman Mars from 99%Invisible; Bob Garfield from On The Media; Andy Dick; Kevin Nealon; Dana Gould.
-
![]()
The Lady Brain Show was one of the first female-led podcasts, ever. We featured unfiltered conversations about relationships, current events and pop culture, as well as interviews with celebrities, authors, musicians, and change makers. We also syndicated the program on radio and TV, recording weekly at Fantasy Studios in the California Bay Area.
Strategist + Thought Partner
I help leaders tell stories and amplify their work to catalyze action. I distill complicated ideas into inspiring, accessible actions through written word, audio, film, and events.
I have led teams at global and boutique advertising agencies in NY and SF including Chiat/Day, Foote Cone & Belding, Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners, Goldberg Moser O’Neill, Hal Riney & Partners, FACT0RY, and Veneer Studio, developing brand identities, stories and meaningful advertising for the world’s best brands.
If you want to implement your big vision, or nurture the seed of a new idea, I will help you navigate the cultural and competitive landscape, find your audience and tell your story.