This interview was filmed in May of 2008 to kick-off our brand, but is timeless. Ani DiFranco is a pioneer of women's music. Nominated for several Grammys, Ani owns her own record label - Righteous Babe Records-and now her own performance venue in her home State, New York. She was recently on NPR's World Café, Jay Leno, and the cover of Mothering Magazine. Ani is a self-proclaimed feminist, participated in the march for women's lives in Washington DC in 2004 and was the first musician to be honored with the "Woman of Courage Award" by the National Organization of Women in 2006. Ani's daughter, Petah, was born in November of 2006 at home.
This video generated an amazing discussion about what it means to be a mindful mama. Check out our favorite submissions and winners in the Ani DiFranco Forum.
The grand prize winner of the Mindful Mama contest was awarded an all expense paid trip to see Ani DiFranco perform in NYC. Two nights at the Westin New York at Times Square, spa package and babysitter included. The runner-up won a Green Nursery, including stylish furniture from Kuster, organic crib bedding from Summer Infant, a natural crib mattress from Natramat, non-toxic paint from Ellie's Home Store and window coverings from Hunter Douglas.
Stay tuned for the next celebrity interview and contest!