CHICAGO EVENTS

NEW SEASON guest spotlight

Meet: Lauren Schrero, who is the Executive Director of The Nora Project! She is coming on SEAON 11 on November 2nd. On the show she opens up about her daughter Nora and how after her birth, both their worlds changed (FOR THE BETTER)!

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MORE ON LAUREN: IF COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD, IT WOULD BE: Make the practice of empathy a part of every child's education. I AM CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE BY:: Helping teachers create classroom cultures where everyone matters and everyone belongs.

GET INVOLVED! The Nora Project is running it's first ever virtual fundraiser! The event is going to be really special. It'll be a 90 minute YouTube Live broadcast hosted by Rob Johnson on Sunday, October 11th at 2:00 pm CST. It features an all-star lineup of disability artist/activists, including NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner, violinist and singer/songwriter Gaelynn Lea, renowned comedian and Ted Talker Maysoon Zayid, and the incredibly talented and dynamic singer Lachi. The artists will also be doing a live talkback session with ticket holders via zoom after the event! The broadcast will also include segments featuring firsthand accounts of the program's impact from Nora Project teachers, students, leadership, and even some surprise guests. And of course we have a mobile auction, with jewelry from Dana Rebecca, a private tour of Rick Bayless's garden, and more. GET TICKETS

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Listen to Lauren on WHITNEY’S WOMEN on iHeart Radio