Bold Hour
Bold Hour – Virtual Keynote Series by Girls Inc. of the Island City
Inspiring Conversations for These Times
Join us for a new virtual keynote series designed to ignite dialogue, inspire action, and advance equity for women and girls. Each BOLD HOUR brings together transformative thought leaders, educators, and community members to explore courageous leadership in education, politics, STEAM, business, and sports.
Whether you’re raising a bold girl, mentoring the next wave of leaders, or working to create a more equitable Alameda, we invite you to join us.
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Still We Rise: Inspiring Our Youth and Communities to Lead Courageously
Eveline Shen, author of Choosing to Lead Against the Current
In a time marked by division and transformation, Eveline offers a grounded path forward—one rooted in purpose, collective care, and the belief that we move best when we move together.
Experience heart-centered tools that foster courage, keep momentum, and help manage stress and burnout. Eveline’s book is the transformative roadmap that we need to lead with audacity, transform oppression into power, and ignite a future rooted in collective liberation. ALL ARE WELCOME. Visit leadingcourageously.com to learn more.
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Gratitude in a Time of Struggle: Community as Sanctuary
Explore how connection, care, and shared vision sustain us through challenges.
Monday, February 9, 2026 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Love is a Bold Act: Creating Empowered Spaces for Women + Girls
Reimagining love, leadership, and liberation in the spaces we build and share.
Monday, June 8, 2026 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Radical Joy: Cultivating Belonging with and in Community
What does it really take to build spaces where youth feel like they belong?
Join us for a candid, grounded conversation with Director of Development Renata Moreira, MDiv, and CEO Jennifer M. Pigza, PhD as they explore radical joy as a shared practice and what it looks like to create welcoming, affirming communities in everyday life.
Pull up a chair from wherever you are. This space is for allies, accomplices, and community members looking to deepen their practice and show up with intention.
Meet the Bold Voices Behind the Hour
Each BOLD HOUR features a powerful keynote from a visionary leader, educator, artist, or advocate creating change across education, justice, STEAM, politics, and beyond. Explore our lineup below and check back for new announcements! Interested in being featured as a speaker or nominating a transformative leader or educator, click here for more information.
BOLD HOUR is a free lecture series brought to you by Girls Inc. of the Island City and our partners.
Get Involved!
Do you want to get involved or know someone who would be a transformative voice? Sign up to volunteer or nominate a speaker by clicking the buttons below.
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If you have additional questions about the BOLD HOUR series, contact us at marketing@girlsincislandcity.org. We’d love to connect with you.
Support Bold Girls. Fuel Bold Ideas.
Bold Hour is free to attend and open to all because equity, education, and courageous leadership should never come with a price tag. Your gift helps Girls Inc. of the Island City spark change and champion leadership one Bold Hour, and one bold girl, at a time.