You Are Not Alone

Issue 2856— August 19, 2025

I once read that "You Are Not Alone" is the all-time most opened newsletter headline. At first I thought that was kind of pathetic. Then I realized it is exactly how I want to feel right now.

Unlike the famous Greta Garbo plea for solitude, I don't want to be alone.

I'd especially love to see your shining face at the Power Up Concert and Conference on August 26 in Washington DC.

The conference theme is “Courage to Lead,” and the first essential element of courage is simply showing up.

Sticking with your mission.

Not being deterred by chaos or disruption. In fact, taking the energy of chaos and disruption and using it to create a new way forward is the best way we can use this moment.

But it won’t work nearly as well if we do it alone.

That’s why you’re invited to come together with like minded women and men who support gender equality.

Hosted by the founder of Good Trouble Productions, Reena Ninan, and featuring honorees such as award- winning sports journalist and best-selling author Christine Brennan interviewed by Kelsey Nicole Nelson; founder and executive chairman of the global communications firm APCO; “Good Guys” Dave Smith and W. Brad Johnson; internationally acclaimed concert pianist and composer Marina Arsenijevic, 10 of the accomplished Power Tool Champions who are exemplars of Take The Lead’s programs over these 11 years; oh, and my digital twin and me.

As a first-ever SHEposium unfolds, you’ll be treated to an array of women’s health, wellness, and lifestyle exhibits to support your best life. Because in times like these, we must take care of ourselves.

You’ll finish out the day making connections and commitments and being treated to a joyful concert and dance party by the indy rock group BETTY.

Because joy is best expressed with others. Turns out when I searched to validate the claim that “You Are Not Alone” is the most clicked on subject line, I found out that it is not the most clicked on at all.

The really good news is that WE ARE NOT ALONE. We have the Courage to Lead together.

Have you registered yet? I seriously can’t wait to welcome you to the Power Up Concert and Conference.

PS. If you have been displaced by the shenanigans in government, ping us at takethelead at Take The Lead Women dot com. We have some scholarships available. Because YOU are definitely not alone.

PPS. I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisanne Murphy on her podcast “The Marketing Matrix” where I shared a little about the conference and a lot about my own story. Listen, rate, and share, because she does a really great interview.

 GLORIA FELDT is the Co-founder and President of Take The Lead, a motivational speaker, and a global expert in women’s leadership development and DEI for individuals and companies that want to build gender balance. She is a bestselling author of five books, most recently Intentioning: Sex, Power, Pandemics, and How Women Will Take The Lead for (Everyone’s) Good. Honored as Forbes 50 Over 50, and Former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, she is a frequent media commentator. Learn more at www.gloriafeldt.com and www.taketheleadwomen.com. Find her @GloriaFeldt on all social media.