Practice Makes Progress
We’re not sure who needs to hear this right now but, just in case no one has told you today, here’s a friendly reminder: Stop looking for answers outside yourself. Take a look in the mirror. We all have the power within us to create change and do great things. So, in the spirit of the Olympics, be your own best cheerleader. Root for yourself. You are your biggest fan! We’ll be right here cheering you on.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY:
On engaging men in equity and inclusion: “94 percent of men experience some form of masculine anxiety in the workplace. Societal expectations and what it means to be a man are highly linked to not disrupting sexism. And, lack of awareness in what women go through is still true.” — Ludo Gabriele, Senior Director, MARC Branding, Catalyst | Watch the full discussion
On creating the new paradigm of work: “It was never about what I could do for those women. It was what I could do to unlock their potential. We have to shift from being transactional to relational.” — Karen Downes, Founder, The Flourish Initiative and Co-Founder, FemmeQ | Watch the full discussion
On navigating modern motherhood: “It’s important to acknowledge that our needs — as partners and as families — can coexist together. One doesn’t have to outweigh the other.” — Whitney Casares, Founder and CEO, Modern Mommy Doc and Author, The Working Mom Blueprint | Watch the full discussion
READ, WATCH, LISTEN:
News, Motherhood, And Race In America According to Harris Faulkner: Harris Faulkner, six-time Emmy Award winner and FOX News anchor, joined us at Cannes Lions to discuss her breakout year, what motherhood looks like when advancing your career, and how we can hold each other accountable on critical issues facing the country. Check out this Forbes interview for a glimpse inside her journey. | Read More
Rethinking The Corporate Board: Women are filling seats and flipping the script but let’s face it — boardrooms are still overwhelmingly white and male. At Adweek’s Women Trailblazers virtual summit, our very own Shelley Zalis, Female Quotient CEO, sat down with three leaders who serve on nonprofit and for-profit boards to share what they’ve learned in the C-Suite and the importance of having a diverse set of voices at the top. | Watch More
Shape The Future With Us: This week, in collaboration with a remarkable group of FQ Global Pack hosts from Asia/Oceania, we were proud to host an evening filled with inspiration, collaboration, and connection. If you missed this virtual gathering or want to watch it again, we’ve got you covered! Tune in below as we celebrate the dynamic, multi-dimensional ideas of women across the region. | Tune In
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