A descendant of the famous family known for service, the renowned filmmaker is pushing hard to protect our planet and elevate women. She talks about art and activism with NextTribe’s Sheila Weller.
The PR Whiz Who Wants to Save Society: Meet Dini von Mueffling
AIDS, mass murder, bullying: These are the tragedies that got Dini von Mueffling working to change our culture. Sheila Weller reports on her inspiring story and her new project with Monica Lewinsky.
#MeToo Backlash: The Triumph and Pitfalls of a Bold Movement
The new anti-sexual harassment fervor is fabulous, amazing, essential—but longtime feminist writer Sheila Weller says we should handle it with care.
Rosanna Arquette On Harvey Weinstein, Lost Years and What Matters Most Now
For the first time since the Harvey Weinstein reckoning, Rosanna Arquette talks about how her warnings about him may have hurt her career, her true heroes and why her long-time work supporting exploited women and LGBT youth has become more important than ever.
Candid Talk with a Famous Mother-Daughter Duo: Carly Simon and Sally Taylor on Creativity, Love—and No Secrets
The famed singer and her equally creative daughter chat with Sheila Weller about their amazingly honest relationship, Sally’s child-empowering mission, Carly’s new song—and who “You’re So Vain” may really be about
Why We Love The Affair: A Sophisticated Soap Opera That Gets Women Like Us
Sure it’s sexy-hot and features fabulous real-estate porn, but Sheila Weller finds a deeper reason that midlife women are hooked, starting with the relatable, un-heroic female leads.
Margot Kidder’s Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide: Let’s Reshape the Conversation Around Mental Health
Margot Kidder’s daughter talks about the importance of openness after her mother’s death was revealed to be a suicide. Sheila Weller explores how greater honesty can help us all
Suicide in Middle-Aged Women: Kate Spade and Margot Kidder’s Deaths Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Many of us are reeling from the recent celebrity suicides. But did you know that there is an upswing among women our age in particular? Sheila Weller uncovers the facts, the causes—and how to put that information to use to save lives
The Inner Life of an Icon: Peggy Lipton on Aging, Dating, and Her Best Anxiety Cure
The counter-culture Golden Girl tells Sheila Weller about breaking racial taboos, her cancer battle—and the greatest gift her daughters gave her.
Fashion Sensation Lyndie Benson Reveals How She Got Her Mojo Working at Midlife
For many years, Lyndie Benson—creator of the hot new Bleusalt style line—led a charmed life as the wife of a superstar musician. But out of her private hard times came the strength and inspiration to build a beautiful business. Sheila Weller reports.
