Courage is calling, will you answer? Get your ticket today
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Hi Friend,
In a time of disruption, the one quality we all need is courage.
That’s why I hope you’ll join us for Power Up 2025: Courage to Lead, where 300 bold leaders, changemakers, and champions for equity will gather in Washington, D.C. for a one-of-a-kind experience on August 26, Women’s Equality Day.
This is your last chance to grab early bird pricing. Ticket prices increase tomorrow, so now is the time to register and save.
You’ll hear from barrier-breaking leaders and honorees, including:
- Leading Media Honoree: Christine Brennan — Trailblazing USA Today journalist and best-selling author of On Her Game, telling the story of the current rise of women’s sports. She’ll be interviewed by rising sports journalism star Kelsey Nicole Nelson.
- Leading Woman Honoree: Margery Kraus — Founder of global advisory and communications firm APCO Worldwide, featured in a panel with other enduring women business founders. The panel will be facilitated by Vada Manager, founder of Manager Global Consulting.
- Leading Man Honorees: Brad Johnson & David Smith — Co-authors of Good Guys, showing why they truly are good guys — and how men can be integral partners in achieving gender parity in leadership.
- "Wear the Shirt (of Your Convictions)" Honoree: Dame Marina Arsenijevic — Renowned pianist and composer whose bold musical vision inspires purposeful leadership.
- Dr. Lily McNair — Former president of Tuskegee University and chair of the Take The Lead board.
- Dr. Nancy O’Reilly — International philanthropist and founder of the Women Connect4Good Foundation, who will pass the generational baton to a panel of extraordinary young activists, facilitated by political consultant and strategist Hayley Lickstein.
- Felicia Davis — Founder and president of The Haus of Vocal Empowerment and Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador, who will present awards to our outstanding Leadership Power Tool Honorees — alumnae of Take The Lead programs.
- A time to share at the Commitment Square, facilitated by India rock group BETTY
- And I’ll have a few words to say that will challenge us all to go forth with the Courage to Lead
🎉 PLUS:
- SHEposium exhibit of women-led wellness & lifestyle brands
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks to keep your energy high
- Dance party with indie rock legends BETTY
Leave with:
- A clear plan to lead with courage from wherever you sit
- A network of allies who will walk with you
- A commitment to grow your own power
Tickets are moving fast. The full conference general admission from August 26 includes all-day access, meals, and music,
This is the final call for early bird tickets. Register now before prices go up.
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📍 Learn more: www.thepowerupconference.com
Let’s not just talk about courage. Let’s live it.
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Can't wait to see you in DC,
Gloria Feldt
Co-Founder and President, Take The Lead
PS. You can also choose to upgrade your ticket to VIP access, which includes all that PLUS private concert with Marina Arsenijević & an elegant dinner:
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Take The Lead prepares, develops, inspires, and propels all women of all diversities and intersectionalities to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025. Learn more at www.taketheleadwomen.com.
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