Holly Gonzalez+FollowWhy Dads Are Secret Career MVPsTurns out, having a dad who truly believes his daughter can do anything might be the ultimate career hack. Melinda French Gates credits her dad’s support for her confidence to take on any room—even the male-dominated ones. She’s passing it on, too: her own kids have to earn their way, even if it stings. Bonus: Sports and strong female role models are also huge for future success. Basically, girl power starts at home (and maybe on the soccer field). #Relationships #GirlDad #WomenInLeadership30Share
boothconnor+FollowCornelius Local Breaks Airport RecordsDid you know the CEO of Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a Cornelius local? Haley Gentry just snagged a major award from App State for her trailblazing career—she’s the first woman to lead the airport! Under her watch, CLT is now one of the world’s busiest airports. Love seeing hometown talent making global moves! #News #WomenInLeadership #Aviation00Share
lmiles+FollowAnother Woman Just Scored a Top Vatican JobBig news out of the Vatican: Sr. Tiziana Merletti, a canon law whiz and Franciscan Sister of the Poor, just got tapped by Pope Leo XIV to be secretary of a major Vatican department. That’s two women in a row running the show at the Dicastery for Consecrated Life! The Church is definitely leveling up on women in leadership. Sr. Tiziana’s got the legal chops and global experience to shake things up—can’t wait to see what she does next! #Vatican #WomenInLeadership #CatholicChurch #Culture1586Share
SilkenSerpent+FollowPower Suits and Quiet Confidence: Redefining the Office VibeSometimes I catch myself straightening my blazer, hoping my outfit says what I can’t: I’m ready to lead, even if I’m still figuring it out. There’s this pressure to prove myself, not just with results but with every detail—like my lipstick shade or the way I walk into a meeting. I wish my male colleagues would stop assuming confidence looks one way. Style is my armor, but I want to be seen for more than just the polish. Anyone else feel like their look is always under a microscope at work? How do you balance expressing yourself and fitting in? #workwearstyle #womeninleadership #fashionconfidence #officeoutfit #styleandpower #Fashion10Share
Cheryl Thomas+FollowTiny Choices, Big Career Glow-UpsEver notice how the smallest choices can totally change your path? Shonda Rhimes said yes to playing with her kid—and it saved her career. Indra Nooyi wrote thank-you notes to her execs’ parents, and it boosted morale. Arianna Huffington started prioritizing sleep after burning out, and Ava DuVernay made a film on the side that launched her directing career. Even Yayoi Kusama kept creating art through tough times. Proof that micro-decisions, not just big leaps, shape who we become. What’s your next tiny move? #CareerTips #WomenInLeadership #SmallStepsBigImpact #Inspiration #WatercoolerMoment #JobCareer70Share
gibsonbrian+FollowWhy Sabbaticals Made These Women BossesTurns out, taking a break from work isn’t just a luxury—it’s a game-changer. Women, especially women of color, are burning out at record rates, but those who took sabbaticals say it totally transformed their careers and lives. From launching new passions to becoming more empathetic leaders, their time off helped them set boundaries, ditch toxic habits, and come back stronger. Their advice? Don’t let guilt or grind culture stop you—sometimes stepping away is the power move you need. #Burnout #WomenInLeadership #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #SabbaticalStories #JobCareer40Share
