How can women change the world? What do women see as their role today? How do we put a positive light on feminism and women's activism? When we talk about forefathers in America, why aren't we also talking about our foremothers? Our guests - three internationally known women - delve into these questions and more: Jean Shinoda Bolen, Isabel Allende, and Justine Toms. In this stimulating program you'll hear:

* how women are central in creating community, accountability, and integrity
* what Jean Bolen's book, "Urgent Message from Mother," means for everyone
* why Isabel Allende creates her female heroines based on real women
* how Justine Tom's global broadcasts address "the history of the future"
* the ways women are dealing with the effects of patriarchy and hierarchy
Featured Guests
Isabel Allende is one of Latin America's foremost female writers, publishing over 20 works that have been translated into more than 30 languages. She is perhaps most widely known for her first international best seller, House of Spirits. Her writings are informed by her feminist convictions and the harsh political realities that shaped her destiny. In 1996, she created the Isabel Allende Foundation to support nonprofits in Chile and California that provide vulnerable women and children with healthcare, education, protection from violence, and reproductive self-determination. www.isabelallende.com
Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD is known worldwide as the author of many books, including Goddesses in Everywoman, The Millionth Circle, Urgent Message From Mother - Gather the Women, Save the World, Moving Toward the Millionth Circle, and Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman. Jean's powerful writing supports peaceful planetary consciousness by encouraging more inclusion of the feminine genius everywhere. Dr. Bolen is a Jungian analyst, activist, speaker, and former clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. www.jeanbolen.com

Justine Willis Toms is acclaimed co-founder of New Dimensions Radio - hosting and producing worldwide radio broadcasts. Justine's inspiring interviews always include uplifting conversations for her listeners. Her guests have included Riane Eisler, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Alice Walker. Justine's latest book is Small Pleasures - Finding Grace in a Chaotic World, 50 uplifting and engaging essays on friendships, rituals, animals, nature, circles, and much more. The New Dimensions Radio web site has more than 1000 programs in its digital archive. www.newdimensions.org