Hello to you listening all around the world!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and quite a bit more) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

My choice for today’s episode is to use my voice as a political choice by bringing to you The Hill We Climb, a poem by Amanda Gorman, the nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate, read during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.

Read full text of The Hill We Climb HERE

Watch Amanda Gorman read her poem at the 2021 Inauguration HERE

Watch Amanda Gorman’s 2018 TED Talk “Using Your Voice Is a Political Choice” HERE

 In this fierce talk and performance from TED-Ed Weekend, she explains why poetry is inherently political, pays homage to her honorary ancestors and stresses the value of speaking out despite your fears. “Poetry has never been the language of barriers,” Gorman says. “It’s always been the language of bridges.”

Access Poetry in America – Student Lesson and Teacher Materials HERE 

Watch James Corden’s interview with Amanda Gorman on Jan 21, 2021 HERE 

Check out Amanda Gorman’s book “Something, Someday” HERE 

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Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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Diane Wyzga Story Guide/Coach, Podcaster, Speaker & Trainer

Remember the first time you rode a bike and took your hands off the handlebars? And then because it felt fun and scary you did it again until you were streaking down a hill with the wind blowing in your face and your hands up over your head screaming, “Look ma! No hands!” That’s been the story of Diane's life. Showing up - maybe scared but not afraid - because when you fall down 7 you get up 8.

With 30 years in healthcare, business, law, higher education and storytelling Diane created a niche the world needs: helping socially conscious professionals and organizations connect, engage & succeed by crafting the stories that communicate their message. A recognized global podcaster (Stories From Women Who Walk and Daily 60 Seconds) Diane shares wisdom and interviews designed to help others become successful story creators. Speaker and Founder Engaged Storyism® Method.