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- Press Release
- Book Info
- Women Featured in the Book
- Editorial Reviews
- Author Bios
- Radio, TV, & Print Interviews
- Hi Definition Head Shots
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tired of "Leaning In?" Try Reaching Up with the book: RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives.
Co-authored by twin sister and brother, UCSB alum Dale Griffiths Stamos and W. Scott Griffiths, RenWomen is a celebration of 16 modern Renaissance women and their secrets to success.
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 1, 2016 (PR Newswire) -- RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives, explores the lives and lessons of sixteen remarkable multifaceted, multi-talented women who have embraced life’s challenges, often overcoming daunting odds, to fulfill their highest potential. These compelling stories of adventure, commitment, heartbreak, and inspiration will keep readers turning pages and wanting more. For those women (and men) with many passions these women will inspire and motivate you to pursue your own abundant “Ren” life.
RenWomen has been hailed by educators, thought leaders, and authors as "stunning," "dazzling," "profound" and "a masterpiece." It includes:
C200 member and foreword writer, Larraine Segil writes: "I am so grateful to Dale and Scott for putting a name to the phenomenon that is exemplified by the women in this book. It is a Sisterhood of Being Different—yet in so many ways we are the same—as their book clearly defines. In that, I find comfort, as will other RenWomen, their parents, spouses and the children who love them."
Book available at: Amazon.com (paperback and Kindle version). Signed hardcopy available at: http://www.renwomen.com/store/
Tired of "Leaning In?" Try Reaching Up with the book: RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives.
Co-authored by twin sister and brother, UCSB alum Dale Griffiths Stamos and W. Scott Griffiths, RenWomen is a celebration of 16 modern Renaissance women and their secrets to success.
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 1, 2016 (PR Newswire) -- RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives, explores the lives and lessons of sixteen remarkable multifaceted, multi-talented women who have embraced life’s challenges, often overcoming daunting odds, to fulfill their highest potential. These compelling stories of adventure, commitment, heartbreak, and inspiration will keep readers turning pages and wanting more. For those women (and men) with many passions these women will inspire and motivate you to pursue your own abundant “Ren” life.
RenWomen has been hailed by educators, thought leaders, and authors as "stunning," "dazzling," "profound" and "a masterpiece." It includes:
- Profiles of 16 extraordinary women.
- A look at historical RenWomen dating from as early as the 4th Century AD
- A chapter on modern RenWomen "icons" such as Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey
- An argument for why we need more RenWomen in today's world
- A roadmap for young RenWomen in the making
- A summary of the key traits of the RenWomen in this book
C200 member and foreword writer, Larraine Segil writes: "I am so grateful to Dale and Scott for putting a name to the phenomenon that is exemplified by the women in this book. It is a Sisterhood of Being Different—yet in so many ways we are the same—as their book clearly defines. In that, I find comfort, as will other RenWomen, their parents, spouses and the children who love them."
Book available at: Amazon.com (paperback and Kindle version). Signed hardcopy available at: http://www.renwomen.com/store/
Book Info
Product Specs:
TITLE: RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives
AUTHORS: Dale Griffiths Stamos & W. Scott Griffiths
PUBLISHER: GO Press (W. Scott Griffiths)
DATE OF PUBLICATION: May 22, 2016 (Hardcover) June 1, 2016 (Softcover)
RETAIL PRICE: $27.50 US (Hardcover) $16.50 US (Softcover) $9.99 (Kindle Edition)
ISBN-13: 978-0-9976005-0-6 (Hardcover) 978-0-9976005-1-3 (Softcover)
PAGES: 365
TITLE: RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives
AUTHORS: Dale Griffiths Stamos & W. Scott Griffiths
PUBLISHER: GO Press (W. Scott Griffiths)
DATE OF PUBLICATION: May 22, 2016 (Hardcover) June 1, 2016 (Softcover)
RETAIL PRICE: $27.50 US (Hardcover) $16.50 US (Softcover) $9.99 (Kindle Edition)
ISBN-13: 978-0-9976005-0-6 (Hardcover) 978-0-9976005-1-3 (Softcover)
PAGES: 365
Women Profiled
Hélène Cardona ~ actress, poet, linguist (speaks six languages), literary translator, dream analyst, teacher, master’s in English & American Literature, journal editor, producer
Kathy Eldon ~ journalist, film and TV producer, author, founder and director of Creative Visions Foundation and the Dan Eldon Center for Creative Activism
Dale Franzen ~ opera and musical theatre singer and dancer, teacher, creator of Academy of Arts & Entertainment (Santa Monica College); founder and director of the Broad Stage, theatre producer
Alexandra Franzen ~ online entrepreneur, author, coach, ghost writer, workshop leader, massage license, helicopter pilot license
Marinela Gombosev ~ Electrical engineer, market developer, MBA, technology and business executive, patent holder, fluent in several languages
Eva Haller ~ social activist, mentor, philanthropist, executive and board member of multiple non-profits, Magnusson Fellow
Frances Hesselbein ~ former CEO of Girl Scouts of America, founder of leadership institute, author, editor, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
Lorie Karnath ~ explorer, former international investment banker, author, education advocate, painter, arts patron, international leading edge symposia organizer
Lydia Kennard ~ Degrees in urban planning (MIT) and law (Harvard), CEO/Founder of KDG Construction Consulting, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports, real estate developer, board member of multiple companies
Barbara Lazaroff ~ Studied theatre, lighting design and bio-chemistry; ASID designer, co-founder with Chef Puck of the Wolfgang Puck Worldwide brand; author, speaker, product designer, philanthropist, producer
Jeanne Meyers ~ TV and film producer and director, former news director for NBC News from Moscow, co-founder and director of The MY HERO Project
Rita Stern Milch ~ visual artist, film editor and producer, co-founder and graphic arts contributor of The MY HERO Project.
Karen Pritzker ~ writer, magazine editor, film producer, education advocate, philanthropist, co-founder of The MY HERO Project.
Lita Rawdin Singer ~ PhD in psychology, therapist, biofeedback expert, professor, dissertation advisor, author, fine art photographer, leader of study trips to multiple countries, former Wall Street broker
Margaret Wertheim ~ degrees in physics and in mathematics/computing, science writer, author of three books, editor, speaker, exhibition curator, co-founder of Institute For Figuring
Christine Wertheim ~ PhD in literature, poet, professor, literary critic, performer, museum curator, crafter, co-founder Institute For Figuring
Kathy Eldon ~ journalist, film and TV producer, author, founder and director of Creative Visions Foundation and the Dan Eldon Center for Creative Activism
Dale Franzen ~ opera and musical theatre singer and dancer, teacher, creator of Academy of Arts & Entertainment (Santa Monica College); founder and director of the Broad Stage, theatre producer
Alexandra Franzen ~ online entrepreneur, author, coach, ghost writer, workshop leader, massage license, helicopter pilot license
Marinela Gombosev ~ Electrical engineer, market developer, MBA, technology and business executive, patent holder, fluent in several languages
Eva Haller ~ social activist, mentor, philanthropist, executive and board member of multiple non-profits, Magnusson Fellow
Frances Hesselbein ~ former CEO of Girl Scouts of America, founder of leadership institute, author, editor, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
Lorie Karnath ~ explorer, former international investment banker, author, education advocate, painter, arts patron, international leading edge symposia organizer
Lydia Kennard ~ Degrees in urban planning (MIT) and law (Harvard), CEO/Founder of KDG Construction Consulting, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports, real estate developer, board member of multiple companies
Barbara Lazaroff ~ Studied theatre, lighting design and bio-chemistry; ASID designer, co-founder with Chef Puck of the Wolfgang Puck Worldwide brand; author, speaker, product designer, philanthropist, producer
Jeanne Meyers ~ TV and film producer and director, former news director for NBC News from Moscow, co-founder and director of The MY HERO Project
Rita Stern Milch ~ visual artist, film editor and producer, co-founder and graphic arts contributor of The MY HERO Project.
Karen Pritzker ~ writer, magazine editor, film producer, education advocate, philanthropist, co-founder of The MY HERO Project.
Lita Rawdin Singer ~ PhD in psychology, therapist, biofeedback expert, professor, dissertation advisor, author, fine art photographer, leader of study trips to multiple countries, former Wall Street broker
Margaret Wertheim ~ degrees in physics and in mathematics/computing, science writer, author of three books, editor, speaker, exhibition curator, co-founder of Institute For Figuring
Christine Wertheim ~ PhD in literature, poet, professor, literary critic, performer, museum curator, crafter, co-founder Institute For Figuring
Editorial Reviews:
“There are a number of books out now about women of courage and vision. This stunning work is exceptional in its fascinating portraits of women who are creating a renaissance of spirit. Here we meet the divine feminine in all her glory. In true renaissance fashion, each has discovered ways of transcending and transforming limitations so that extraordinary life can arise. Each has discovered new ways of being and doing. As a source of inspiration and modeling as well as of passionate possibilities, this book will energize and give new vision to those who want to make a better world.”
-Jean Houston, Ph.D., author, The Wizard of Us, A Passion for the Possible, A Mythic Life, and 28 other books, consultant to the United Nations Development Program in Human Development
“The term ‘Renaissance’ to describe those rare individuals whose interests, knowledge, accomplishments and philanthropy span the realms of the arts, humanities and sciences, is well understood. It is of course more commonly applied to men than to women, but this scholarly yet readable book by Stamos and Griffiths, ably redresses the balance. It does so in a dazzling way by bringing to life the compelling stories of Renaissance women in the modern age, many of whom, whilst hugely inspiring to those they have mentored, are not in the public eye quite in the way the redoubtable Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou or Oprah Winfrey are.
“The vibrancy and authenticity of the stories of these modern Renaissance women sings from the page and draws the reader to a shared conclusion that in believing in our inner voices; in being active in the world; in always doing the right thing and by working collaboratively with others, each and every one of us can contribute to improving the societies we live in and serve.
“This volume profiles the resilience, courage, determination and optimism of some truly remarkable women. It shines a helpful light on women’s accomplishments and reminds us that, as the late President Nelson Mandela would say, “There’s no passion to be found in living a life that is less than the one we are capable of living”
-Professor Pamela Gillies CBE, FRSE, President and Vice-Chancellor Glasgow Caledonian University
“What a profound masterpiece on a subject previously misunderstood and certainly misrepresented. I have known since the early days of my own career that women are far superior leaders than men. I have studied and lectured on the subject extensively around the world, and this book has captured the essence of the true renaissance of women in a clear and vivid way. It also provides a path forward for women of all backgrounds to understand and permit their own true potential to be fully realized. What a testament to the brilliance of the authors that their research and examples have brought such an important subject to the full light of the world. BRAVO!”
-John Buckingham, Marketing professor, Graziadio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University
“RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives is an inspiring book for both women and men, not only in terms of the fascinating stories of these exceptional multi-faceted women but also in the ways the book helps us better understand the necessary partnership between the Feminine and the Masculine. It shows how, in allowing the full potential of women, along with men, we create and thrive as a society, in true collaboration with Life. Reading this book, you will understand how important it is to rewrite His-story and Her-story into Our-Story.”
-Emmanuel Itier, Director of the multi-award-winning film Femme: Women Healing the World and the film The Invocation, featuring the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra, and narrated by Sharon Stone.
“RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives is a must read not only for women but also for anyone who is intrigued and inspired by the idea of the Renaissance personality, by what allows someone to excel across a wide spectrum of talents and abilities. RenWomen is a sequel to Beyond Genius: The 12 Essential Traits of Today’s Renaissance Men, and it carries our curiosity beyond the traditional definition of the Renaissance man to women. While exploring the unique challenges that women have faced and continue to face, it celebrates those who have embraced the process, trials, and romance associated with Renaissance thinking. It highlights those extraordinary female contributors, both historic and modern day, in order to give us a framework from which to think about our own Renaissance abilities and aspirations. It also provides thought-provoking ideas for the next generation of Renaissance women, who are on their own path to contribute to the world at large (business, science, art, technology) while holistically balancing the many aspects of their lives. Read this book and treat yourself to unusually illuminating and perceptive insights into the Renaissance Woman.”
-Pat Turnbull, MA, LEED AP, IFMA FELLOW, President & COO, Kayhan International
“RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives is the most fascinating book I've read this year and last. More than just a good read, this gem will be a motivational life-changer for many women, young and ‘not-quite-old.’ I'm going to buy copies for my daughters and their daughters, and for a few of my closest friends.”
-Marilee Zdenek, Best-selling author of The Right-Brain Experience and six other books including the memoir Between Fires, and international speaker
Author Bios:
Dale Griffiths Stamos is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and film/theatre producer, and was Emmy nominated for her story contribution to a CBS one hour special. Living her own “Ren” life, she received a master’s degree in Romance Literatures from UCLA and speaks French, Spanish, Italian, and a little Greek. She teaches writing at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, edits books, and is a lecturer on story structure. She is also a published poet, plays piano and guitar, and writes songs.
W. Scott Griffiths, CEO and Founder of 18/8 Fine Men’s Salons, is a serial entrepreneur and co-author/producer of the best-selling books Air Powered and America’s Best Beers. In his “Ren” life, Scott has degrees from Art Center College of Design and an MBA from UCLA. Scott has devoted his talents to creating leading brands for everything from early stage to Fortune 500 companies. He is a professor in the MBA program at Pepperdine University, and has served on more than ten boards.
W. Scott Griffiths, CEO and Founder of 18/8 Fine Men’s Salons, is a serial entrepreneur and co-author/producer of the best-selling books Air Powered and America’s Best Beers. In his “Ren” life, Scott has degrees from Art Center College of Design and an MBA from UCLA. Scott has devoted his talents to creating leading brands for everything from early stage to Fortune 500 companies. He is a professor in the MBA program at Pepperdine University, and has served on more than ten boards.
Radio, TV & Print Interviews
Find below links (or mp3) to interviews of author Dale Griffiths Stamos
Women's Speakers Association - WSATV interview panel - "How to Develop Resilience"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo1P5mgPDZQ
Interview with Fred Klein on "Literary Gumbo" TVSB
July 6, 2016
vimeo.com/176680193
Interview with Richard Dugan on "Tell Me Your Story"
July 21, 2016
www.richarddugan.com/AUDIO/tmys/161120.mp3
Tell Janus Podcast & Radio Show
February 15, 2016
telljanus.podbean.com/mobile/e/dale-griffiths-stamos/#.VsJfQOWR7Wc.mailto
Interview with Elizabeth Stewart on KZSB 1290
June 24, 2016
Listen here:
Women's Speakers Association - WSATV interview panel - "How to Develop Resilience"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo1P5mgPDZQ
Interview with Fred Klein on "Literary Gumbo" TVSB
July 6, 2016
vimeo.com/176680193
Interview with Richard Dugan on "Tell Me Your Story"
July 21, 2016
www.richarddugan.com/AUDIO/tmys/161120.mp3
Tell Janus Podcast & Radio Show
February 15, 2016
telljanus.podbean.com/mobile/e/dale-griffiths-stamos/#.VsJfQOWR7Wc.mailto
Interview with Elizabeth Stewart on KZSB 1290
June 24, 2016
Listen here:
Headshots
DALE GRIFFITHS STAMOS
W. SCOTT GRIFFITHS