Survival to Success: Stay Solvent, Financially Secure Leading In Scary Times
This is real life.
So there is no cause to get panicked that because of recent economic shakeups, tariffs, threats of a recession, and wild market fluctuations, you will end up in financial ruin.
Your life will not mimic that of the fictional Victory Ratliff (so perfectly played by Parker Posey) in the recent finale episode of “The White Lotus,” when her husband, Timothy, says their lives are about to change because they have lost all semblance of wealth and prosperity.
The Power ToStep Forward From the Prison Yard to the Podium
By Pauline Rogers
For decades, I’ve been known as a steady, boots-on-the-ground advocate for formerly incarcerated people in Mississippi. My comfort zone was local jails, prisons, and reentry housing—places where I could touch lives up close. But over the past year, I realized that to truly create sustainable change, I had to shift not only systems but also myself. I began saying yes to arenas that once felt unfamiliar—national policy roundtables, university panels, even Zoom conferences where I wasn’t the oldest but often the only voice with lived experience leading the conversation.
Women, Wealth, and Power: What We Can Learn from Lilly Ledbetter’s Courage
Sometimes, what you want to say is better said by others.
And sometimes articles write themselves as a result. That’s the case with my “Sum of the Week” blogpost today. My heart is so full of joy and appreciation for the powerful film “Lilly,” about the long fight for equal pay, written and directed by Rachel Feldman and produced by many investors, including Jyoti Sarda, who graced the panel with her experience bringing forth the independent film.
Jyoti and Rachel met and began working together on this film when both participated in Take The Lead’s 50 Women Can Change the World in Media and Entertainment in 2018.
Museum of the City of New York on Sunday, May 4th!
This exhibit documents the life and career of the first Black woman member of the U. S. Congress, and first Black woman to run for U. S. President. Friends of Take The Lead can use the code LEADER for $10 off the price for either the museum tour only or tour plus brunch. Advance registration required.
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🌟 August 2025 | Washington, D.C.
Get ready to elevate your leadership, ignite your potential, and connect with visionary leaders and industry icons! This immersive experience features inspirational speakers, expert panels, empowering workshops, and an electrifying concert celebration. Be inspired. Be connected. Be powered up! 🙌🏽 Learn more here.
Great Stuff To Read, Watch
The Good News First: Melinda Gates Opens the Book Learn more about her memoir. READ AT FORTUNE
Investing in Women Pays Learn why they are good investment. READ AT SHRM
GM CEO Mary Barra Gets Paid She's making a record $29.5 million. READ AT USA TODAY
This is For Real Youngest AI female startup billionaire. WATCH AT FORBES
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.
