"Women as Peace Leaders" —Interview with Dr. Angelika Selle by Donna Paige Riley

Donna Paige Riley

In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Angelika Selle was invited once again to "What Is Etiquette Anyway the Talk Show," on the Donna Paige Riley podcast, where Dr. Selle shared her thoughts, wisdom, and insights on women as peace leaders and peacemakers. As Women's History Month honors women and their valuable accomplishments and contributions to humanity, Dr. Selle especially highlighted the outstanding daily contributions of women as peace leaders and harmonizers, and convincingly discussed why, at this hour in history, women's peacemaking qualities are needed more than at any other time. 

Ms. Donna provided insightful feedback and questions to keep this animated, rich, and deep conversation going. Dr. Selle also addressed some of the still prevalent obstacles women face. However, in a very simple yet persuasive manner, and based on her own experience as a peace leader, Dr. Selle mapped out concrete approaches by which women can still succeed, using their innate God-given gifts intentionally and consistently in a different way, without confrontation or imitating men.

Angelika Selle

At the end of the conversation, Dr. Selle answered questions coming in from listeners. The show's time ran out, and listeners asked when Dr. Selle might be returning.

Ms. Donna concluded things by announcing that now, after Dr. Selle has passed the baton of the Women's Federation presidency to a successor of the next generation, Mrs. Kaeleigh Moffitt, she is seeking to speak to and educate wider audiences of women (and men) in the important art of peace leadership.

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Some of the Questions Asked to Dr. Selle, with her answers written below:

Carol in Miami who has siblings between the ages of 32-41 years of age, wanted to know how to have peace in the family?  

Dr. Selle advised her to keep loving, serving, stay consistent and not to give up. Dr. Selle also used her own example with her brother, and how he finally now understands about decades of working for peace—after 30 years.  She also stated that we can't make people change, only God can do that. Dr. Selle noted that when we remain humble, there will be less arguing and strife, and we ourselves stay in a good place spiritually.

Charlie in Alpharetta Georgia was thinking ahead about the Easter holiday. He admitted that although he was looking forward to seeing his family, there is usually some type of disagreement that takes place. He wanted to know how to avoid disagreements from taking place? 

Dr. Selle advised him to sincerely pray first for the Easter holiday event. Then she went on to suggest that he write each family member's name down, and think about what he can do to make each one happy. She continued sharing that when you are serving, you become the center of love, because it creates unity, harmony, love, and joy.     

Danny in Atlanta sent a message stating that this is a pleasant conversation.

I am always inspired and encouraged when Dr. Angelika speaks, and it is always a privilege and a blessing to be able to share her wisdom and insight with the listeners. I'm very grateful to host her and she always has an open invitation to return, and my listeners and I look forward to the next time she does.

—Donna Paige Riley

We invite our readers to feel free to also give feedback on the interview or direct further questions to Dr. Selle at afselle@gmail.co

Happy Holiday weekend!