Things to Do in Washington, DC, Before or After Leadership Retreat

Washington, DC, is a vibrant city full of history, culture, and unique experiences. Whether you have a few hours during break times, or a couple of days before or after Leadership Retreat, there’s no shortage of things to explore. Here’s a list of fun activities, including both free and paid options, to help you make […]

The Importance of Building Your Personal CRM

Shortly after I moved to Washington, DC, in early January 2017, The Economist published an article stating that the world’s most valuable resource was no longer oil but data. Since then, questions about privacy and the use of personal data, particularly regarding surveillance capitalism, have increasingly come up in the public sphere. From a personal […]

Be my Galentine?

While the origins of Valentine’s Day date back centuries ago, the basis of Galentine’s Day became a much more recent tradition. Nevertheless, this day has captured the hearts of just as many women. The holiday started with a single episode of “Parks and Recreation,” when the main character, Leslie Knope, celebrates the holiday with a […]

Hadley Heath Manning on Economic Policy

NeW recently hosted a webinar with Hadley Heath Manning, Vice President of Policy at the Independent Women’s Forum and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Manning is currently Executive Vice President at The Steamboat Institute. She discussed key economic policies, the role of government, and how free markets empower women.  Hadley explained economic principles using […]

12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines joined the Network of enlightened Women’s University of Cincinnati and Xavier University chapters to share her story. Gaines described her swimming career, including her performance at the 2022 NCAA Championships, where she tied to the one-hundredth of a second with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200-meter freestyle event. […]

How to Dress When Starting a New Job: Keep It Simple and Professional

When starting a new job, your dress can say a lot about you, even before you say a word. Being mindful of how you want to be perceived in your new workplace is essential. At our 2024 Leadership Retreat, we heard from stylist Alicia McCaslin, who shared tips on dressing for the workplace. Dressing too […]

Etiquette: Changing The Narrative of Gen Z Professionalism

Networking is a word that has become all too familiar with Generation Z when it comes to building profiles on LinkedIn and creating the perfect resume. There are other skills that young Americans seem to need to improve, though, such as professional etiquette and attire. Countless headlines from a simple Google search highlight how many […]

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