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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Liz Murray
DESCRIPTION:Liz Murray is an author and inspirational speaker whose journey from homelessness to Harvard continues to inspire audiences worldwide.\n\n\nLiz Murray – From homeless to Harvard…it is an unlikely turn of events. Liz Murray’s life is a triumph over adversity and a stunning example of the importance of dreaming big. Murray was raised in the Bronx by two loving but drug-addicted parents. She grew up in poverty\, often without enough food\, chronically absent from school and most of all\, struggling to connect her education to a viable future. \nBy age 15\, Murray’s mom had died and she was homeless—living on the streets\, riding the subway all night\, and eating from dumpsters. Amidst this pain\, Murray always imagined her life could be much better than it was. “I started to grasp the value of the lessons learned while living on the streets. I knew after overcoming those daily obstacles that next to nothing could hold me down.” Determined to take charge of her life\, and with the support of an upstairs neighbor and trusted family friend named Arthur\, Murray finished high school in just two years and was awarded a full scholarship to Harvard University\, all while camping out in New York City parks and subway stations. \nMurray’s story is exhilarating and inspirational. Her delivery is innocently honest\, as she takes audiences on a very personal journey where she achieves the improbable. Her story sounds like a Hollywood movie—and it practically is. Lifetime Television produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard\, which was nominated\nfor three “Emmy Awards”. \nMurray is the recipient of the White House “Project’s Role Model Award” and Oprah Winfrey’s first-ever “Chutzpah Award”. Her memoir\, Breaking Night\, is a New York Times bestseller and an international bestseller published in twelve countries\, in eight languages. \nToday\, Murray is a passionate advocate for underserved youth. As Co-Founder of The Arthur Project\, a mentoring program that works intensively with at-risk youth through the duration of middle school\, Murray is working to end generational poverty through relationship-based learning. She believes that when it comes to a child facing even the most extreme adversity\, it is having a relationship with at least one caring\, dedicated adult that can make all the difference. Murray graduated from Harvard in 2009 and received her Master’s degree in the Psychology of Education at Columbia University. \nShe is passionate about speaking on the importance of personal motivation\, transforming problems into opportunities\, and what it takes to make a difference in people’s lives.
URL:https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/event/in-conversation-with-liz-murray/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jerry Rice
DESCRIPTION:Hall of Famer Jerry Rice\, 3x Super Bowl champ and NFL record holder\, is celebrated as the greatest wide receiver of all time.\n\n\nJerry Rice is a Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion\, widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League\, and arguably the greatest player of all time. During his 15-year career with the San Francisco 49ers\, Rice won three Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXIII (’88)\, Super Bowl XXIV (’89) and SB XXIX (’94)) and one Super Bowl MVP. He enjoyed three seasons with the Oakland Raiders\, including a Super Bowl appearance and one season with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring in 2005. Rice was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January 2010\, his first year of eligibility. Rice’s meticulous preparation and work ethic during his 20-year NFL career became legendary. He holds 36 NFL records – a record in itself. Has scored the most touchdowns in NFL history (208) and holds virtually every significant career receiving record\, including receptions (1\,549)\, yards receiving (22\,895)\, all-purpose yards (23\,546)\, touchdown receptions (197) and consecutive games with at least one catch (274). \nAfter his retirement\, Rice’s celebrity grew beyond the football field. He finished second in the second season of the ABC hit reality show Dancing with the Stars\, led his team to victory on the golf course against other NFL legends on Big Break NFL Puerto Rico and has appeared on numerous other television shows. He has extensive broadcasting experience including as an analyst for ESPN\, NBC and is a contributor on 95.7 The Game FM radio in the Bay Area. He co-authored the New York Times Bestseller\, Super Bowl 50: 50 years 50 Moments as well as\, America’s Game: The NFL at 100 with Randy O. Williams and published by Harper Collins. \nThis success off the field and renowned work ethic has appealed Rice to numerous corporations\, including NIKE\, Mitchell & Ness\, Fanatics and Panini\, where he is working as a brand ambassador and spokesperson. He is also an Honorary Chairman for the San Francisco 49ers Foundation\, whose mission is to educate and empower Bay Area youth. \nIn 2020\, Rice and his family launched G.O.A.T. Fuel\, a privately held lifestyle brand that empowers individual and collective greatness. G.O.A.T. stands for “Greatest of All Time”\, a nickname that has been widely used when describing Rice. G.O.A.T. Fuel promotes the unstoppable strength of a hopeful mindset through energy infused products\, content and\nexperiences. \nBorn in Crawford\, Mississippi\, Rice did not start playing football until he was a sophomore in high school. He was not recruited by many major college football programs and attended Mississippi Valley State University\, public\, historically black university and Division I-AA school. As a senior\, he broke NCAA records for receptions\, yards and touchdowns and acquired the nickname “World” because there wasn’t a ball in the world he couldn’t catch. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. \nRice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh as the 16th overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. During his career\, Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl a record 13 times\, won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award in 1987 and was Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXIII. In 1999\, he was ranked No. 2 in The Sporting News’ list of 100 Greatest Football Players – the highest-ranked active player and receiver – and in 2010\, was voted the No. 1 player in the NFL Network’s The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players. In 2019\, he was voted Greatest Player in NFL History by USA Today Sports and was also named to the NFL’s All Time Team. \nRice resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife\, Latisha\, and has four children.
URL:https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/event/in-conversation-with-jerry-rice/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Screening of the Liz Cheney Conversation at Sebastiani Theatre - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Conversation Continues\, a screening of the recorded In Conversation with Liz Cheney event.\n\n\nDue to overwhelming interest in our sold-out conversation with Liz Cheney\, we’re creating a special community evening the following night at Sebastiani Theatre. \nJoin us for a screening of the “In Conversation with Liz Cheney” event\, paired with wine\, books\, and the charm of our historic small-town theater. \nWhile Liz Cheney will not be appearing live\, this shared experience offers a meaningful way to take part in the conversation so many of you wanted to join. \nPlease note: Tickets are limited to two per person to ensure as many people as possible have access to this event.
URL:https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/event/a-screening-of-the-liz-cheney-conversation-at-sebastiani-theatre/
LOCATION:Sebastiani Theatre\, 476 1st Street East\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Liz Cheney
DESCRIPTION:Liz Cheney served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. She chaired the House Republican Conference\, the third-highest position in the House Republican leadership\, from 2019 to 2021\, and served as the Vice Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. She was also a member of the House Armed Services Committee\, China Task Force\, Natural Resources Committee\, and the House Committee on Rules. Cheney served previously at the State Department as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs\, and in positions for USAID and the Department of State working in Poland\, Hungary\, Russia\, and Ukraine. Cheney practiced law with White and Case and at the International Finance Corporation. \nShe is the author of the newly released memoir\, Oath and Honor\, which tells her firsthand account of the moment our democracy threatened to unravel and the story of the brave men and women who fought to save it. A specialist in national security and foreign policy\, she is the co-author\, along with her father\, former Vice President Dick Cheney\, of Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America. \nCheney received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School. In 2022\, Cheney\, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky\, received the the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library’s prestigious Profile in Courage Award\, with a commendation for her “consistent and courageous voice in defense of democracy.”
URL:https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/event/in-conversation-with-liz-cheney/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Dr. José Hernández
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for Dr. José Hernández can be purchased until December 1st at 2pm and are expected to sell out. \nDr. José Hernández is a former NASA astronaut\, engineer\, entrepreneur\, and author whose groundbreaking career spans the worlds of aerospace\, medicine\, and education. He currently serves as a University of California Regent and is the President and CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering\, an aerospace engineering consulting firm. During his decade at NASA’s Johnson Space Center\, he served in key technical and leadership roles — including flight engineer on the penultimate mission of Discovery\, where he and his crew delivered more than seven tons of equipment to the ISS. Before joining NASA\, Dr. Hernández spent 17 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory\, contributing to the X-ray laser project and co-developing the first full-field digital mammography system now widely used for early breast cancer detection. \nHe holds a Master’s degree in Signals and Systems Engineering from the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Pacific\, and has been awarded nine honorary doctorates for his contributions to science and society. His autobiography\, Reaching for the Stars\, served as the foundation for the film A Million Miles Away starring Michael Peña. When he’s not advancing aerospace technology or championing access to education\, he is proudly rooted in the land — owning and operating a vineyard\, and producing wine under his Tierra Luna Cellars label. \nTICKET OPTIONS: \nVIP Ticket Buyers: VIP Reception is held in the Legacy Center at Hanna from 5:45-6:45pm. Includes complimentary beer\, wine\, sparkling water & light appetizers\, a ‘meet and greet’ with the speaker\, plus priority seating in the first 4 rows of the auditorium for the speaker presentation (7-8:30pm) \nGeneral Admission: Doors open at 6:15pm. Open Seating. Beer ($5)\, Wine ($7) & Sparkling Water ($3) is available for sale before the Speaker Presentation (7-8:30pm). Cash & credit cards accepted. \nCODE OF CONDUCT \nThe SSS encourages the airing of diverse viewpoints. We provide a forum for speakers; however\, we do not take a position regarding the viewpoints these speakers hold. \nWe respect and value free expression\, including the lawful expression of dissent. Dissent is welcome as long as it does not interfere with the ability of the speaker to deliver the message\, or the ability of the audience to receive the speaker’s message. \nOur goal is to have a peaceful and respectful event. We appreciate your cooperation.
URL:https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/event/in-conversation-with-dr-jose-hernandez-3/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amy Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Join author Amy Wallace for an inside look at Nobody’s Girl\, Virginia Giuffre’s powerful new memoir of survival\, justice\, and courage.\n\n\nAmy Wallace is the journalist and author who spent four years working closely with the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre to write Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice — the first and only time Giuffre’s story has been told fully in her own words. Published this week\, the memoir is a powerful and unflinching account of Giuffre’s childhood abuse\, the years she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell\, and the extraordinary courage it took to reclaim her life and fight for justice. \nGiuffre’s decision to speak out not only brought her abusers to justice but also sparked a global reckoning around sexual exploitation\, accountability\, and survivor advocacy. Through years of interviews\, research\, and collaboration\, Wallace helped bring that story to the page — preserving Giuffre’s voice and legacy for generations to come. \nAn award-winning journalist\, Wallace’s work has appeared in The New Yorker\, The New York Times Magazine\, GQ\, Wired\, Vanity Fair\, and the Los Angeles Times\, among others. In this conversation\, she will share insights from their collaboration\, behind-the-scenes stories from writing Nobody’s Girl\, and reflections on Giuffre’s extraordinary strength and the movement she helped ignite. \n \nTICKET OPTIONS: \nVIP Ticket Buyers: VIP Reception is held in the Legacy Center at Hanna from 5:45-6:45pm. Includes complimentary beer\, wine\, sparkling water & light appetizers\, a ‘meet and greet’ with the speaker\, plus priority seating in the first 4 rows of the auditorium for the speaker presentation (7-8:30pm) \n \nGeneral Admission: Doors open at 6:15pm. Open Seating. Beer ($5)\, Wine ($7) & Sparkling Water ($3) is available for sale before the Speaker Presentation (7-8:30pm). Cash & credit cards accepted. \n \nCODE OF CONDUCT \nThe SSS encourages the airing of diverse viewpoints. We provide a forum for speakers; however\, we do not take a position regarding the viewpoints these speakers hold. \nWe respect and value free expression\, including the lawful expression of dissent. Dissent is welcome as long as it does not interfere with the ability of the speaker to deliver the message\, or the ability of the audience to receive the speaker’s message. \nOur goal is to have a peaceful and respectful event. We appreciate your cooperation. \nRead the Full Code of Conduct HERE.
URL:https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/event/in-conversation-with-amy-wallace/
LOCATION:Hanna Center\, 17000 Arnold Drive\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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