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Heather Cook

@heddamaven.bsky.social
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Connector. Writer. Producer of experiences. Speaker. Community Lead #Microsoft Opis my own. Believer in action, empathy, organizing 💙 & wordplay. 🏠 Live in Los Angeles Proud Michigander 🧤 Loves a passport stamp 🛫 heddamaven.substack.com

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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Kindle Promo Copy of Iconic Leadership - for 72 hours for 0.99 cents. Excited about being a chapter in this new book: Iconic Leadership: Twenty Co-Authors Show How to Elevate Your Perspective, Create Opportunity, and Leave a Lasting Legacy - link.amazon/B05CcqqV3
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Excited for our launch today of our Iconic Leadership book. I have a chapter in the book alongside 19 other global leaders. Super excited. Virtual celebration is next week Wed Sept 23rd at 9am PT. Sign up on Eventbrite under Women in Cloud events. www.eventbrite.com/e/iconic-lea...
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ICONIC Leadership Global Book Launch
Come celebrate the launch, meet the co-authors, and be part of the Global Launch of ICONIC Leadership Book.
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A financier • abolitionist • civil rights advocate, Mary Ellen Pleasant is known for her leadership in abolition support and civil rights advocacy. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference
A photo of Mary Ellen Pleasant
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
An abolitionist • orator • women’s rights activist, Sojourner Truth is known for her leadership in abolition and women’s rights. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #SojournerTruth
A photo of Sojourner Truth
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A educator • organizer • institution builder, Nannie Helen Burroughs is known for her leadership in education for Black women. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity.
photo of Nannie Helen Burroughs
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A abolitionist • poet • public speaker, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is known for her leadership in abolition and women’s rights. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity.
photo of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A scholar • educator • author, Anna Julia Cooper is known for her leadership in Black feminist thought. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights #AnnaJuliaCooper
photo of Anna Julia Cooper
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A civil rights leader • suffragist • writer, Mary Church Terrell is known for her leadership in anti-segregation advocacy. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #MaryChurchTerrell
photo of Mary Church Terrell
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A investigative journalist • anti-lynching activist • organizer, Ida B. Wells is known for her leadership in anti-lynching activism and journalism. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference
photo of Ida B. Wells
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A educator • institution builder • political advisor, Mary McLeod Bethune is known for her leadership in education and policy advocacy. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference
photo of Mary McLeod Bethune
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A judge • lawyer • civil rights advocate, Jane Bolin is known for her leadership in family court reform. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights #JaneBolin
photo of Jane Bolin
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🚀 Join us this morning on Mondays at Microsoft as we welcome Mars Gu for a deep dive into Microsoft Planner & new Planner Agent experience. 8:00am PT on-demand on the Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel later. With my co-host: @karuana.bsky.social Aka.ms/MondaysatMicrosoft 
Mondays at Microsoft logo and hosts Heather Cook and Karuana Gatimu
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
A journalist • white house correspondent • advocate, Alice Allison Dunnigan is known for her leadership in press access and reporting. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity.
photo of Alice Allison Dunnigan
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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This is heartbreaking 💔 but thankfully this father has broken the abandonment cycle for his own children.
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Bonsáíre @bonsaire.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Everyone, let's all thank @hopeful66.bsky.social for keeping us together with such great starter packs! go.bsky.app/VV1HEww
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Michelle Obama appreciation post just because.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
When we win, the first bill I’m filing is a comprehensive anti-corruption package: Overturn Citizens United Ban corporate PACs and super PACs Ban members of Congress from trading stocks Once we defeat the most corrupt politician in America, we can defeat this entire corrupt system.
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A publisher • political activist • civil rights leader, Charlotta Bass is known for her leadership in journalism and advocacy. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights
Photo of Charlotta Bass
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A lawyer • legal scholar • civil rights activist, Pauli Murray is known for her leadership in civil rights and gender equality law. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity.
Photo of Pauli Murray
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A student organizer • civil rights activist • catalyst, Barbara Johns is known for her leadership in education equity. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity.
Photo of Barbara Johns
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
A voting rights organizer • community leader • activist, Amelia Boynton Robinson is known for her leadership in Selma movement. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. Her impact is real. Let’s celebrate her.
Photo of Amelia Boynton Robinson
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
A journalist • organizer • education advocate, Daisy Bates is known for her leadership in school integration advocacy. Her work is rooted in challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. Let’s celebrate her work and keep widening the spotlight.
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
A voting rights activist • organizer • political leader, Fannie Lou Hamer is known for her leadership in voting rights and representation. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. Let’s celebrate her work!
a photo of Fannie Lou Hamer
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A coalition builder • civil rights leader • women’s advocate, Dorothy Height is known for her leadership in civil rights and women’s leadership. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A student leader • organizer • strategist, Diane Nash is known for her leadership in nonviolent direct action. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights #DianeNash
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I am deliberate and afraid of nothing. #MondayMotivation #AudreLorde #AfraidOfNothing #StrongWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #HeatherCook
a quote from Audre Lorde
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A civil rights activist • youth organizer • plaintiff, Claudette Colvin is known for her leadership in desegregation efforts. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
They are coming for our public lands. Trump’s plan to dismantle the US Forest Service is illegal, but it will happen if we stay quiet. It takes literally 60 seconds to flood your Rep's inbox using this tool. Send your letter right now, then repost:
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Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service
Contact Congress today!
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Trump has called me an "election stealing lawyer," a "radical" and a "bad person." He has posted that I am "scared" and "should be." I started Democracy Docket to stand up to Trump and expose his attacks on democracy. Join now to support. bit.ly/41Owd2z
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Every person needs to read this. open.substack.com/pub/elayneka...
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What Happens When the World Is Motherless
On the CNN "rape academy" story, the ten thousand year erasure of the Mother, and what we do now.
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. #MondayMotivation #ShirleyChisholm #SeatAtTheTable #StrongWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #HeatherCook
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
A community organizer • strategist • movement architect, Ella Baker is known for her leadership in grassroots organizing and movement-building. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
When you learn, teach. When you get, give. #MondayMotivation #MayaAngelou #LearnAndTeach #GetAndGive #WomenSupportingWomen #HeatherCook
a quote from Maya Angelou
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
A lawyer • veteran • civil rights activist, Dovey Johnson Roundtree is known for her leadership in civil rights law and desegregation. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights
a photo of Dovey Johnson Roundtree
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
A educator • organizer • civil rights strategist, Jo Ann Robinson is known for her leadership in boycott mobilization and organizing. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any. #MondayMotivation #AliceWalker #Power #PowerfulPeople #DreamBig #WomenSupportingWomen #HeatherCook
quote from Alice Walker
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
You don’t get what you don’t fight for. #MondayMotivation #ElizabethWarren #GetWhatYouFightFor #DreamBig #WomenSupportingWomen #HeatherCook
quote from Elizabeth Warren
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Gloria Richardson is known for her leadership in direct action and economic justice. Her work is rooted in action—challenging systems that perpetuate inequality while building pathways toward equity and dignity. #womenmakingadifference #civilrights
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Cat Alyst 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 (they/them) @catalystmeow.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
#USDemocracy #MomSky iwillvote.com is a website run by the US Democrats (visiting democrats.org and clicking “vote” at the top menu opens IWillVote; you might need to click ≡ first on mobile). IWillVote directs you to resources letting you check your voter registration, vote from abroad, and more.
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I Will Vote
Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Platner: We are all beginning to realize — right, left, Republican, Democrat — we are just there to be exploited by a small group of people who, in some ways, are kind of running the world for their own benefit. And the Epstein files show that in glaring fashion.
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Yup. Thanks. This became part of my Team USA Joyscroll album on my iPhone #hannahrad #stillwerise
Alysa Liu after her amazing performance
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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I love expanding my network with fellow changemakers and creative leaders. I write a biz newsletter on LinkedIn and a culture newsletter on Substack 👉 bit.ly/MavenMusings... ✍️ bit.ly/HeddasMixTap...
What did she say - posts by Heather Cook/heddamaven on LinkedIn and Substack
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This is catching on. There’s nothing Trump hates more than being ignored.
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