Overcoming Information Chaos: Danielle Reiff

Overcoming Information Chaos: Danielle Reiff

Author: Marcylle Combs July 9, 2025 Duration: 41:49

Danielle M. Reiff is a writer, peacebuilder, and Baha'i. For 20 years, Danielle advanced democracy, human rights, and peace around the world as a diplomat with the U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID). She is the founder of the non-partisan Peacebuilders initiative to promote empathy, dialogue, and other forms of nonviolence during this volatile time in the U.S. Her first book, an edited volume called “Overcoming Information Chaos: A Guide for Building Peaceful Communities in the Digital Age” will be published by Upriver Press in July 2025. In this engaging conversation, Danielle M Reiff shares her remarkable journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming a diplomat and advocate for women's leadership globally. She discusses her experiences in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, the challenges and triumphs of promoting women's political participation, and the importance of community dialogue in overcoming polarization. Danielle emphasizes the need for confidence in leadership roles and the significance of building trust within diverse communities. She also recommends insightful resources for those interested in social change and personal growth.

Information from the conversation:

Beijing+30: Will it take another 30 years for gender equality?


Danielle's Recommendations:

  • Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke
  • Braver Angels Podcast

Get In Touch With Danielle:

www.peacebuildersunite.com Facebook personal profile (@Danielle Reiff) Facebook business page (@Peacebuilders) Vote for Love Facebook Group LinkedIn (@danielle-reiff) Instagram author page(@danielle.m.reiff) Instagram business page (@peacebuilders.unite) X (@d_reiff_citizen) Threads author profile (@danielle.m.reiff) Threads business profile (@peacebuilders.unite)

 



Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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