Tiffany Shlain is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and founder of The Webby Awards. In addition to participating in National Day of Unplugging, Tiffany and her film studio host two global days where companies, schools can host screenings and discussions talking about some the most pressing issues of our day: 50/50 Day set for May 10th will explore how a more gender balanced world is better for everyone, and Character Day set for Sept 13th looks at research and practices to develop one’s character.
Tiffany Shlain
By Tiffany Shlain
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Fast Forward On 50/50 Day, Forward Editor In Chief Talks Women’s Empowerment
May 10th is the first annual 50/50 Day, with thousands of organizations, companies, schools, museums, libraries and homes — anywhere people already gather — in a global conversation about what it will take to get to a more gender-balanced world in all sectors of society: business, politics, culture, home, and more. Below, founder Tiffany Shlain…
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