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The Best + the Worst = The Sum of the Past Few Weeks

We saw the best and the worst happening for women in this world recently.

Both of these events brought us together as a community, even as a nation.

One brought us together in joy and optimism. The other, in outrage and disgust.

The spacecraft Artemis II captured the world’s attention during its April 1-11 flight. Perhaps like you, I was captivated as I watched Christina Koch become the first woman to journey around the moon—and own it.

The Power To Change The Way Women Experience Fashion

By Jane Pabon

After decades in fashion, I’ve seen firsthand how it shapes confidence, identity, and how people show up in the world. That’s why the way this industry operates matters more than people realize.

There’s a culture of overconsumption, of pushing trends people don’t need, and of telling customers everything looks good on them just to make a sale. I see the impact of that every day. People come into my boutique with items they were convinced to buy that never felt right in the first place. It creates regret, waste, and a disconnect between people and their own sense of style.

You've read the books. You've watched the series. Now hear Margaret Atwood live.

Power Up 2026 brings one of the most important voices of our time to Washington, DC on Women's Equality Day, August 26. The Testaments is on Hulu now, and Atwood will be in the room to talk about the work, the world, and what comes next. There is no other event where this conversation happens.

Early-bird pricing ends in 9 days, on April 30.
Conference tickets start at $297, or go all in with the Full Experience at $1,250: Femme Art Fair, VIP reception, dinner, and an opening concert with BETTY on August 25, followed by the conference on August 26.

This is the room you want to be in.

Power Up 2026 Concert & Conference: Audacity: Leadership in Action

August 25–26 | Washington, DC

Register at thepowerupconference.com