Daring Women : Santa Barbara Literary Festival

Join Us for Daring Women!

The Daring Women Panel brings together extraordinary leaders, entrepreneurs, and writers who have transformed resistance, criticism, and even threats into fuel for their vision. Each has risen from adversity with resilience and optimism, turning pushback into creativity, justice, and innovation. By sharing their voices and gifts, these women not only defy the odds, they inspire us to face challenges with courage, learn from their example, and embrace the unstoppable power of persistence and hope.

Moderated by bestselling author and renowned psychological astrologer Dr. Jennifer Freed.

Featuring

Beatrice Dixon, founder of the Honey Pot Company and author of The Soul Instinct.

Shannon Watts, Founder of Mothers Demand Action and bestelling author of Fired Up.

Justina Blakeney, artist, designer, NYT bestselling author, and the founder of Jungalow.

Katherine Stewart, journalist & author of Money, Lies, and God, Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.

The Santa Barbara Literary Festival brings together readers and writers of every genre for a two day celebration of storytelling and inspiration. Engaging panels, enlightening workshops, pop-up events, and welcoming social gatherings, bring together established authors, emerging writers, and passionate readers in a uniquely intimate setting that fosters community centered around a shared love of the literary arts.

This panel is brought to you by the visionary support of Marla McNally Phillips, Nora Hurley, Alicia Goetz, Courtney Smith, and Natalie Orfalea.