Win Tickets to the March 19 Speak to Me Event with Laura Ling

Speak to Me, Marin's premiere series of intelligent, inspiring speaking events for women, presents "Journey of Hope: A Story of Courage, Love, and Determination" a discussion with journalist, host, and reporter for E! Investigates Laura Ling on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 6:30 pm.

In March 2009, many of us remember hearing about the frightening experience of two foreign correspondents for Current TV who had been violently captured by soldiers along the Chinese–North Korean border and imprisoned in North Korea. Laura Ling and Euna Lee found themselves at the center of an international standoff between the US and one of the only countries with which it has no diplomatic relations. It was 140 days before President Bill Clinton and Laura’s sister, Lisa Ling, were able to secure the two women a pardon, which released and allowed them to return home. Laura will share her inspiring story of determination and courage as she recounts how she was able to survive her imprisonment, and how the experience has forever changed her view on life.

We're giving away two free tickets to this event to a lucky Marin Mommies reader! Simply send an email to contests@marinmommies.com with "Speak to Me March" in the subject line by 11:59 pm PST on Friday, March 15, 2012. We'll choose a random winner on Saturday. Many thanks to Speak to Me for sponsoring this giveaway. Read our giveaway rules and conditions here.

Speak to Me attendees will also enjoy a fabulous food and wine tasting reception, featuring creations from local chefs, restaurants, and cookbook authors.

Speak to Me events take place at the Mill Valley Community Center at 180 Camino Alto in Mill Valley, and include a one-hour presentation with Q&A, food- and wine-tasting reception, and a book signing. Tickets are $75 each and are available by advance purchase only; no ticket sales at the door. For more information and to order tickets, visit www.speaktomeevents.com or call (415) 888-2328.