Stories that Speak. Voices that Lead.

A woman’s story is her strategy ~ and her voice is the vehicle for change.

How do you tell your story in a way that evokes change? How can your voice be a catalyst for civic engagement? Celebrated women’s historian, author and public speaker Lorissa Rinehart will lead us through the historical and contemporary impact of unsung heroines across generations, empowering women today to raise their voice and realize their potential. She’ll offer strategies for effective engagement and leadership through the power of storytelling and tools to amplify marginalized voices. Her debut book having received national critical acclaim with a much-anticipated second release this fall, she will also share key points and lessons learned about publishing successfully in today’s literary climate. With a fascinating exploration of the past, present and future of America’s heroic women, Lorissa Rinehart’s body of work embraces and celebrates the theme of our AWC~SB ‘25-26 season, Voices in Action: Women Leading Through Civic Engagement. Powerful Voices, Purposeful Change.

About our presenter:

Lorissa Rinehart is a celebrated women’s historian, author, and public speaker. 

Her writing explores the powerful intersections of women’s history, politics, and war. Her debut book, First to the Front: The Untold Story of Dickey Chapelle, Trailblazing Female War Correspondent (St. Martin’s Press), received rave reviews from The Wall Street Journal, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Publishers Weekly, among numerous other publications. Her upcoming second book, Winning The Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become America’s First Congresswoman, is set for release by St. Martin’s Press in November 2025. 

Through her weekly newsletter and podcast, The Female Body Politic, Lorissa offers insightful analysis of contemporary events, drawing on 250 years of women’s engagement in American politics.

Location: Workzones Santa Barbara
Members free, Guests $25, Includes refreshments