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“Offering both practical and visionary insight, Ann speaks from her heart and has a beautiful way of stirring you into action. She leaves you feeling energized, inspired and ready to move forward and have your best year ever!”
SPEAKING TOPICS:
Sex, Suffrage & Scandal: Victoria Woodhull, The Trailblazing Woman Who Dared to Run for President in 1872
Discover the jaw-dropping story of scandalous Victoria Woodhull — the first woman to run for U.S. President, years before women could even vote.The Untold Story of Johnny Cash: How the U.S. Air Force Shaped an American Legend
Hear bombshells secrets and hidden stories behind the legend. Before he was a music icon, Johnny Cash served in the U.S. Air Force — and the experiences he had there would change his destiny forever.Behind the Smile: What Domestic Violence Survivors Wish You Knew
Beyond the surface lies a hidden world of courage, denial and survival. This powerful talk unveils the realities of domestic violence - and the surprising truths you should know.
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I Walked the Line: My Life with Johnny
I Walked the Line is a chronicle of first love, long-kept secrets, betrayal, forgiveness, and the truth--told at last by Johnny Cash's first wife, the mother of his four daughters.
It is a book that had the full support of Johnny Cash, who insisted it was time for their story to be told, despite any painful revelations that might come to light as a result.
Many myths and contradictions regarding the life of Johnny and his family have been perpetuated for decades in film and literature. Vivian exposes previously untold stories involving Johnny's drug addiction, his fraught family life, and their divorce in 1968, as well as the truth behind the writing of two of Johnny's most famous songs, "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire."
Supplemented by a never-before-published archive of love letters and family photos, I Walked the Line offers a deeper look at one of the most significant artists in music history. Here, fans and readers can experience the extraordinary account of love and heartbreak between Johnny and Vivian, and come to understand Vivian's dignified silence over the years. Through this elegant, revealing, and powerful memoir, Vivian Cash's voice is finally heard.
“Suffrage, SEX & Scandal” KEYNOTE
“Ann’s “Suffrage, Sex & Scandal” talk was lively and entertaining and the perfect backdrop for our luncheon/fundraiser celebrating women. Victoria Woodhull’s legacy inspires me to want to change the world, too.” - Jolene Puffer, Owner - JP Real Estate
2025 marks the 105th anniversary of women being granted the right to vote in the United States.... and speaker/author Ann Sharpsteen offers this rollicking and fun look at the bold and colorful life of
Victoria Woodhull:
- first woman to run for President of the United States (with running mate Frederick Douglass)
- first woman to publicly advocate for equal rights for women and blacks
- campaigned on platform of "free love" and shorter skirts for women
- first woman to open a stock brokerage firm on Wall Street
- worked tirelessly for the women’s suffrage movement.
"A fun look at the scandalous Victoria Woodhull and the raucous presidential politics of the Victorian era."