The Women's Eye
We are TV producers, journalists and authors who shine the light on ordinary women making a difference and how you can do it too through our podcasts, books, interviews, newsletter and website.
[TWE NEWS] Magical Maine, Creative Crankies, Gnome Garden, Land of Books, Lost Kitchen Shortcake
September 8, 2025 Hello Readers, Clever crankies…the Maine Garden Gnome…a village of tiny houses in Bayside.…garage sales galore. What’s fun about traveling is bumping into the unexpected. And Maine is chock-full of that…so many creative people with such a sharing spirit. It is indeed magical. Each day here presented fascinating conversations and an abundance of breathtaking nature. Pam with visual artist Lucky Platt | Photo: P. Burke What a delight to meet visual artist Lucky Platt at the...
[TWE NEWS] Heartfelt Tribute/Riza’s Global Reinvention/Enough?/Must-Have Mousse Cake
March 10, 2026 Dear Readers, We love to celebrate achievements here, everything from founding a new non-profit to starting up an innovative entrepreneurial venture. Each year we look for a person or group that has impressed us with their ability to impact their community or fill a need that has gone neglected. Since Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to the heart, we give a beautiful cake to a deserving party on that day. Meg Flynn (l) and Emil Welch (r) We are in the fourth year of this...
[TWE NEWS] Here’s to a Happy and Peaceful New Year from TWE
December 31, 2025 Hello Readers, I am feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude as this year winds down and a new one emerges. How grateful am I to you readers who follow us regularly, and grateful also to the small band of journalists and merrymakers who work tirelessly to discover the inspiring changemakers and special women who share their stories with us. We are a small team of dedicated storytellers who delight in spreading the words of those who want to do the best they can to improve...
[TWE NEWS] Holiday Magic/May’s Career Advice/Democracy Jeans Gift/Escape to Greece/King of Sweets
December 15, 2025 Hello Readers, No matter how you celebrate the holidays in December, there is always something that makes the month magical! Whether it’s rediscovering the boxes of vintage décor or getting together with good friends, there is a festive air that has a different feeling from the rest of the year. My recent meet-up was with an old acquaintance and author May Busch who stopped by to say hello as she was releasing her new book, VISIBLE. Pam Burke (l) May Busch (r) I wish I had...
[TWE NEWS] Kindness Rules, Judy’s Radical Sisters, Maine Memories, Andrea’s Carrot Cake
October 24, 2025 Hello Readers, It's back to reality in Phoenix now but still savoring memories of Maine and the kind people there. Here’s one example. I was moving out of a summer rental with a giant suitcase facing a dauntingly high staircase. A woman driving by stopped and yelled out the window, "Do you need help?" Not wanting to impose but wondering how I would get the heavy luggage to the car, I said sure. Beautiful skies at Fort Point Lighthouse, Stockton Springs, Maine Not only did...
[TWE NEWS] Summer Escape—Laura’s Wild Why-Bold Spitfires-Watermelon Pizza
July 4, 2025 Hello Readers, Are you going to hit the road this summer? I ran across this encouraging quote from St. Augustine, and I knew it was time for me to venture out of town. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” I am a booklover and like to read many pages! Our travel series produced by travel writer Laurie King has also spurred me on. In fact, on my recent trip to the San Francisco area (to escape the triples), I was able to spend some time with Laurie...
[TWE NEWS] Leadership Tribute/Molly Runs 7 Continents/Alison’s Brave Cancer Journey/ Jane Austen Era Tart
March 13, 2025 Hello Readers, It’s been an exciting Spring so far in Phoenix! TWE gathered to go to an inspiring YWCA event honoring outstanding women in the community. Our intrepid podcast host Stacey Gualandi came in from Las Vegas to attend. Stacey (left), Pamela (right) The YWCA is very active here and puts on a yearly Tribute to Leadership event promoting empowerment, peace and services that uplift individuals. Catherine (lft), Pamela (mid), Stacey (rt) Our financial contributor...
[TWE NEWS] Quilt Creations/Beth’s Bold Travels/Clare Fights Fire/Zesty Key Limes
March 12, 2025 Hello Readers, Every so often do you find yourself in awe of someone’s talent, amazed by what they can create? That happened to me when I recently attended The Modern Quilt Guild in Phoenix. I am not a quilter but have long admired the beauty and unbelievable variety of quilts like the one you see here. "Mama Don't 'Low" by Patty Simmons, machine pieced improvisational quilting, representing real to homemade instruments | Photo: P. Burke When I laid eyes on “Dignity” by...
[TWE NEWS] Celebrating 2024/Alenka and Jenn’s Life-Changing Adventures/Pascale's Fresh Flavours/Cookbook Giveaway
December 31, 2024 Hello Readers, What a year it’s been! For TWE, it’s been very rewarding. We have met the nicest, most talented people from far and wide and are fortunate to have been able to introduce them to you. From: Unique designer Cynthia Davis who helps refugees become self-sufficient by weaving colorful creations to First time authors Lynne O’Connor with Elk Love and Aime Alley Card with Tigerbelles to Nonprofit leaders like cancer survivor Kristen Dahlgren on accelerating vaccines...
[TWE NEWS] Celebrating Adventure/Cynthia Weaves Community, Hero Payton/Handicraft Giveaway
November 27, 2024 Hello Readers, Did you go on an adventure in 2024 that inspired you to make a difference or change your way of looking at the world? I did, as well as the two intrepid women we met recently for TWE. One of my favorite towns is Concord, MA. I go there as often as possible as I grew up nearby, and where, during the autumn, I walked Walden Pond, one of my most treasured historic places. Pam at Waldon Pond | Concord, MA I came across the sign above that I have taken to heart and...
We are TV producers, journalists and authors who shine the light on ordinary women making a difference and how you can do it too through our podcasts, books, interviews, newsletter and website.