Linda Rendleman

“One More Day” - song written by Dina Fanai

-- read poem (by Jacqueline Suskin)

-- read lyrics

honored in partnership with Women Like Us Foundation

Linda Rendleman is a passionate champion of women and the Women Like Us Foundation visionary, promoting women’s work for gender equality and social justice. She founded the Women Like Us Center in Africa to empower women and girls through education and economic development.

As the Executive Producer of the documentary Women Like Us. Three Journeys. One Mission To Change the World, a film of women’s stories who are changing the world and the work of her foundation as well as her own story of struggle as a cancer survivor, single mom, she has created awareness of the power of women's work and compelled others to take action for change led by women.

She is an award-winning writer, speaker, and humanitarian. Linda is also the author of the book series Women Like Us: Real Stories and Strategies for Living Your Best Life; Women Like Us Illuminating the World and her most recent book Women Like Us: Together Changing the World. Winning numerous awards for her speaking and writing for women, including the Torchbearer Award, which recognizes women of Indiana who have been pioneers throughout their lives or who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles.

She has hosted, directed and produced, a television show on the Fox Network and a radio show on station WXNT. Most recently, Linda hosts a podcast, What’s Next for Women Like Us, advocating for women by highlighting women and their stories of perseverance and changing the world.