Most of my Gen Z colleagues entered the workforce in a time of post-COVID disruption, with increasing remote work, instant communication and access, and changing norms around professional identity and etiquette. Expectations on what is work “appropriate” can change over time, but perceptions (particularly from older colleagues) can often lag behind. There are unwritten rules […]
Applying for a new job or position can feel overwhelming, especially when so much of the process is outside of your control. One minute you’re carefully crafting the “perfect” application, and the next you’re refreshing your inbox, wondering if anyone even saw it. What makes it even more frustrating is the lack of feedback. Honestly, it can start to feel like a weird mix […]
The job market has always been (and will always be) competitive, but in an era of online applications, AI screening tools, and hundreds of candidates applying to the same role, standing out requires intentional effort. The good news is that most applicants still overlook the small, thoughtful steps that make a candidate memorable. If you’re willing to […]
Every generation produces athletes who rise beyond the soccer field or the basketball court to become symbols of something greater than the game itself. Riley Gaines is one of those athletes. Her story transcends her time competing in the NCAA. It is one of advocacy, courage, and the evolving conversation around fairness and opportunity in […]
A barrier-breaker for women in politics, Condoleezza Rice has spent her life advocating for liberty with professionalism—in the political science department at Stanford University and as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under President George W. Bush. Condoleezza Rice grew up in a hostile, segregated environment in Birmingham, Alabama, with limited opportunities. But her reliance on her faith and family helped her pursue a […]
At the Financial Wellness Session with Mattie Duppler, we talked about money in a way that actually felt practical and doable. One of the first things she said was simple: check your bank account every day. Not once a week. Not just when you’re nervous. Every single day. At first, that sounds extreme, but her […]
NeW is thrilled to welcome our Spring 2026 interns. This group of talented young women will be supporting our work throughout the semester and helping advance NeW’s mission to empower conservative women on campus and beyond. Our interns come from a variety of schools and backgrounds, and each brings strong leadership skills, professionalism, and a […]
The “self-care” and wellness industry has experienced massive growth in the past decade, with some estimates valuing the total health and wellness sector of the economy in the trillions for the U.S. alone. Social media is full of products that are supposed to help you look and feel like a better version of yourself. But […]
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Steven E. Rhoads, Former Board Member of the Network of enlightened Women. “Professor Rhoads was a champion of the first NeW chapter at the University of Virginia and later a Board Member of the national organization. He was a professor, mentor, and friend to […]
There was a time when being “tech-savvy” at work meant knowing how to fix the copy machine. If you could clear a paper jam without calling IT, you were practically a hero. Fast forward to today, and we’ve graduated from copy machines to Copilots — trading toner cartridges for prompts. And while technology has changed […]
