A pleasure to join @LisaNiver on her podcast during my recent trip to @IrelandinLA.
We discussed Ireland’s work on the Security Council in advancing the rights of women globally, forward-looking at US-Ireland shared cultural heritage, and, of course, my love of Co.Louth. https://t.co/mnGqpd9rvV
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Thank you to Ashford Castle, Travel Classics Ireland and Tourism Ireland for my amazing adventures! Enjoy more of my travels in IrelandListen to my interview on Swell
Thank you to Ms. Magazine for the Global Women’s Rights Awards! I was inspired by all the honorees!
Thank you to the Jewish Journal for including me IN PRINT! I am honored to be part of your publication. I loved sitting at the Jewish Journal table at the Southern California Journalism awards where I was a two-time finalist!
Thank you Blue Ocean Network for including me in your video, The Beijing Central Axis
Thank you Ambassador Geraldine Bryne Nason! It was my honor to interview you! Read her X/Tweet here.
THANK YOU for watching my podcast! It has now been seen and heard in 34 countries on 6 continents!
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