A former broadcast journalist specializing in women's issues, Linda has won local and national awards for her work. From talking about moms and kids online on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" to writing about topics that impact women's lives for both print and online media, Linda knows what matters to women. As a long-term survivor of ovarian cancer, she is a nationally-recognized public speaker on ovarian cancer survivorship.
Experience:
Over the past decade, Linda has created, produced, and hosted women's issues radio and television programs for NPR and PBS station affiliates including the award-winning talk show "Women's Voices." She is a two-time recipient of the Clarion Award for Best Women's Issues Programming. Linda is also a member of the Women's Media Center Progressive Women's Voices program and the National Cancer Survivor's Day Speaker's Bureau.
Education:
Linda attended a single sex college and graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in English. Her undergraduate studies included communications and broadcasting at Cornell University and graduate studies in communications design at Syracuse University.
From Linda Lowen:
Although women make up over half the US population, we're rarely included as experts, commentators, or talking heads on TV news shows. Why is it rare to see women at the table discussing substantive topics? Because we aren't media decision-makers; in fact, only 3% of media 'clout' positions are held by women. Yet when given the chance to speak out, women have plenty to say.
Every woman I've ever interviewed has been reluctant to end the conversation, even after the mic was turned off. It's our response to centuries of silence. For generations, women have been seen but not heard. Not anymore. Every woman needs to find her voice...to realize her thoughts have value just as she has value.
Perhaps we only earn 77 cents on every dollar men make. But my goal is to help us all embrace two truths:
- We're worth every penny.
- It's time for a raise.
References:
- Audio clip featuring Linda Lowen: How do moms and their kids interact online?
Linda is the featured guest on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" on May 8, 2008 in a 30-minute segment. - Video clip featuring Linda: Women's Media Center Progressive Women's Voices
Why does mainstream media offer women style and fashion instead of substantive discussions?