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1912 🌟 Christine Frederick founded League of Advertising Women to encourage women to pursue careers in the ad industry and provide an alternative to men-only clubs. 🙋♀️ The organization (rebranded as She Runs It) has since grown to cover all areas of marketing and media. Frederick was one of the first to understand (and write about) the huge untapped potential represented by women in a consumer society. 🥳 https://sherunsit.org/

Leadership is Lacking: Only 14% of sports CEOs are women. It's time to change the game. Find out more 👇 Listen to season 1 & 2 of the Advancing Women in Sport pod here: https://bit.ly/3w5d8NB (Season 3 coming in March) Read my Advancing Women in Sport reports here: https://bit.ly/3UDjVqY #AdvancingWomeninSport #WomenInSport

Leadership is Lacking: Only 14% of sports CEOs are women. It's time to change the game. Find out more 👇 Listen to season 1 & 2 of the Advancing Women in Sport pod here: https://lnkd.in/g2qvmP2F (Season 3 coming in March) Read my Advancing Women in Sport reports here: https://lnkd.in/gk9_unug #AdvancingWomeninSport #WomenInSport

Be the change we need

Every sport practice and every game is a lesson in leadership development and empowerment. Be part of the conversation by joining the Special Olympics' Women in Sport Webinar Series. #InternartionalWomensDay #WomenInSport #specialolympics #sportforgood #sportfordevelopment

Meet our colleague from Soitron UK 🎤💁♀️ Kayleigh Maggs, Business Development Manager at Soitron UK, was interviewed by Women Who Sell. It's a community that enables women to challenge stereotypes & showcase women who sell 🔦 📍"I believe women can bring unique qualities to sales such as warmth, sensitivity, and empathy" 📍 Read more about her approach in the full article (linked in comments) 👇

I come from an industry that is predominantly powered by #women However, even today, most industries are dominated by men. In 2022, #data collected from the International Labour Organization concluded that, out of 180 countries - the #unitedstates ranks number 71 for % of women in the workforce. The percentage of women in the #workforce in the U.S is 46.38% Women remain #underrepresented at all levels, in most industries. However, know that when you call 9-1-1 it’s likely that the #hero under the headset is a #strong , #brave , #courageous #female According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report in 2021 - 74% if 911 operators are women. “People need to see leaders who look like themselves, to understand that it’s possible for them.” Happy #womenshistorymonth #womenempowerment #womenchangemakers #genderequality #911dispatch #911dispatcher #dispatchers #publicsafety #publicsector #everydayheroes

Sharing an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Applications are open for the 7th annual Minority Women Lead Pitch Competition hosted by California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE. Deadline is Friday, June 14 at 5 pm PST. What's your best idea? #entrepreneurs #diversebusiness

What's your word for 2024? Who better to ask than IBJ's 2024 Women of Influence! Yesterday, we unveiled these 25 amazing women who are making their mark in business, arts and public service in Central Indiana. Missed it? Discover what's been their driving force this year in this special video, and learn more about them at https://ow.ly/JWgs50TXVXr

Today is National Black Women in Sports Day created by Diverse Representation! Let's celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of Black women in athletics and sports professions. Whether athletes, coaches, executives or other professionals, Black women continue to break barriers and drive progress in the sports world. Their talent, leadership and perseverance deserve recognition not just today, but every day. How are you honoring Black Women in Sports Day? Share in the comments! #DiversityInSports #WomenInSports #BlackExcellence