Description:
Badass Women of Charlottesville shares the personal stories of two dozen women, as told to Rachael Kesler Palm. Here, you'll find stories from some of the trailblazing women who make Charlottesville the vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community that it is. These women are overcoming trauma, grief, and obstacles, building a stronger community through their personal and professional work, and evolving unapologetically-while setting and accomplishing massive goals.
These are not the traditional stories of Charlottesville's white-washed, mostly male history. These stories are uniquely feminine and deal with many of the universal themes that all women grapple with throughout their lives: family, health & wellbeing, activism & community building, grief & love. The women who share their stories comprise a diverse set of voices and perspectives, including many from the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. This book is by, for, and about strong women.
Brief description: Rachael Kesler Palm is a writer and marketing professional who has called Charlottesville her home since 2004. Originally from southwest Virginia, Rachael's work has been published digitally and in print in newspapers and publications for more than 20 years. Rachael volunteers with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and she teaches yoga and group exercise. When she's not working, writing, or advocating for gun reform, she loves spending time with her wife Carolyn and daughter Penelope.