Indiana – Performers and Authors

Anita has been the keynote speaker at numerous federal, state, and municipal events, as well as social, civic, and faith-based events.  Her ability to remain relatable and relevant gives her a freshness that has made her a sought-after speaker.

Speaking on the 2024 theme "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion", Anita will share stories of women who went from unknown to renown…ordinary women who stepped outside of their comfort zone and became change agents because each was driven by their inner voice telling them, “Enough is Enough!”

Anita will discuss the challenges and triumphs these ordinary women faced that made them become extraordinary because of their peaceful approach.

Lastly, Anita will offer tools and strategies to help you recognize your personal vision, and how to move it into action.

In addition to being a dynamic keynote speaker, Anita is a workshop facilitator and Life Coach.  Anita created and presented a powerful seminar for several U.S. Army Installations in Germany, as well as the Army Corp of Engineers here in the United States, in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Anita Hawkins Nowlen is a Certified Diversity Trainer and a Certified Women’s Leadership Coach, with an advanced certification with special emphasis on the “Times Up” and “Me Too Movement”.  She is an author in an anthology called, “How to Survive When Your Ship is Sinking:  Weathering Life’s Storms” and a contributing writer for other published books.

Anita says, “There is one common thread that links us together and that is the desire to be valued as a person.

It is because of that link her personal mission is “to enlighten, encourage, and empower purposeful and fulfilled living in the lives of others.”

Anita is available to speak throughout the year for other Special Emphasis Groups.

“I became totally enthralled with Sally’s time-warped take on the herstory of the suffrage movement . . . A+ on this self-declared ‘edutainment’ piece.” –Ty Stover, Stagequest

“. . . a whirlwind lesson on the history of the suffrage movement, complete with all the modern technology you can think of.  While she presents us with an intimidating amount of data, it is presented in a cheery light and it is not until the end of the show that you realize how much you have actually just learned.” –Wendy Carson, Plays With John & Wendy   

LENGTH: One hour.  Talk-back options available.

SEE A SAMPLE: Take a look at this preview video:STORYTELLER:Sally Perkins holds a PhD in rhetorical studies from the University of Kansas where she studied women’s right rhetoric.  She now travels throughout the country performing stories of all sorts to audiences of all ages and is often commissioned to research, craft, and perform historical stories. Most recently she performed at the 2018 Indianapolis Spirit & Place Festival, the 2018 Tennessee Haunting in the Hills Festival, and the 2018 Festival of Ghost Stories at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.