BGCO Hosts BoyMom Author for Exclusive Interview and Discussion
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO) hosted a very special event dedicated to the most important job many of us have–raising the future generation of leaders, dreamers, and innovators–our children.
On Sunday, November 9th, the author of the critically acclaimed book, BoyMom, came to BGCO for an exclusive interview and discussion which included brunch and free childcare.
This was not a book talk—it was a direct extension of BGCO's mission to foster Good Character & Citizenship in our children and youth. The challenges facing young boys, girls, and non-conforming children are complex, and we are committed to providing the resources that help them thrive in an ever-evolving world.
What the event entailed:
Expert Insight:
Laila Dreidame, BGCO's VP of Development, sat down with the author to discuss practical strategies for navigating topics like emotional intelligence, defining success, positive masculinity, and building resilience in boys from elementary age through high school.
Community Connection:
Other dedicated parents, mentors, and community members who are passionate about investing in the next generation of leaders in Oakland gathered together for this event.
This conversation was vital for every parent, mentor, and leader committed to raising children and youth into healthy, well-adjusted people.
About Ruth Whippman
Ruth Whippman is an author, essayist and cultural critic from London living in the United States.
Her writing appears in the New York Times, Time magazine and The Guardian, amongst other places. Her viral essays, including Enough Leaning In, Now it's Time for Men to Lean Out, Can we Really Love our Children Unconditionally, Everything is for Sale Now, Even Us, and What We are Not Teaching Boys about Being Human, have been shared hundreds of thousands of times on social media. She also writes the Substack, I Blame Society.
Fortune Magazine described Ruth as one of the “sharpest minds” of the decade and selected her work as one of “25 ideas to shape the 2020s.” The Sunday Times described Ruth as a “whip-sharp British Bill Bryson.”
Ruth is a regular contributor to radio and podcasts. She is also a regular speaker and has given talks at Google (part of the Authors at Google series), TEDx, Somerset House in London and UC Berkeley as well as several other venues.
Before becoming a full time writer, Ruth was a producer and director at the BBC in London making documentaries and current affairs shows for BBC television.
She lives in California with her husband and three young sons.
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