Issue 2895 -August 17, 2026
Drum roll 🥁! By popular demand, we have added a virtual option to the Power Up Conference.
Don’t get me wrong: I really, really want you to come to the Power Up Conference in Washington, DC if you possibly can. There is nothing quite like being in the room with hundreds of women and men whose energy is all about gender equality and advancing women’s leadership.
Seeing and hearing Margaret Atwood in person, one of the greatest writers of our time and the author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments, among dozens of other best-selling books, is a rare opportunity. The Power Tool champions and the rest of the program’s 40+ speakers are equally powerful on the very topics you need for your life and career.
In the era of “fake news,” the power of the media to shape our understanding of reality is undeniable. Sexist news coverage is nothing new for women, but in an election year, it’s crucial we remain vigilant and outspoken. In this episode, Gloria urges us to be conscious, careful, and critical about women’s representation in the media and gives us concrete tips for how to recognize and leverage our own power to change the narrative.
The impressive agenda for this year’s Take The Lead Power Up Conference, “Audacity: Leadership in Action” from in Washington, D.C. is filled with unique opportunities that can alter your leadership path whether you participate in person or virtually.
The conference on Women’s Equality Day, August 26, now in its sixth year, features 46 esteemed speakers across industries of finance, health, AI, entrepreneurship, caretaking, public leadership and workplace issues. It’s where you learn more and leave with a plan. It’s called Power Up because it is where you learn how to use the power you already have.
Read more in Take The Lead about Power Up 2026
These 13 carefully curated sessions include three moderated breakouts: Build Powerful Circles of Collaboration That Propel Your Career and Business; Authentic Leadership: Finding Your Voice Through Inner Development; and Making Connections.