The NeW Capitol Hill Intern Summit: Equipping Conservative Leaders
On October 24, 2025, the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) hosted the 2025 Fall Capitol Hill Intern Summit, at the picturesque Capitol Hill Club, bringing together more than 40 college students, interns, and young professionals. This event combined professional development, conservative policy insight, and networking opportunities for young women launching their careers in Washington, DC. […]
From Campus to Capitol Hill: NeW Advocacy Day
It is often hard to find advocacy training for young conservative women seeking to make an impact on their campuses or in their communities. For decades, the Left has dominated grassroots advocacy, successfully mobilizing younger generations to speak out about contended issues. As a result, most available resources and materials are written with a liberal […]
A NeW Generation of Leaders: Network of Enlightened Women Celebrates 21 Years
On October 2, 2025, the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) commemorated 21 years since its founding with a celebration at the elegant Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar, overlooking the Library of Congress. Nearly 100 students, alumni, and friends gathered to honor more than two decades of community, leadership, and advancement of conservative thought. The venue […]
2025 NeW Gentlemen Showcase Winners Announced
In a time in American society when many people are having a tough time defining terms like “man” or “woman”, the Network of enlightened Women is choosing to recognize and celebrate gentlemen across the country through the 16th annual Gentlemen Showcase. This Showcase highlights men who exemplify the qualities of service, respect, and kindness. We are […]
Celebrating 50 Episodes of The Conservative Woman’s Guide Podcast
In 2023, The Conservative Woman’s Guide podcast launched with a mission: to serve as a resource for young conservative women interested in learning how to be effective leaders. Since its introduction more than two years ago, the podcast has hosted bold and insightful guests. Cultural icon Candace Cameron Bure brought her perspective on staying true […]
NeW Members Attend a White House Briefing
Earlier this month, the NeW DC Professional Network had the opportunity to attend an event organized with the White House Office of Public Liaison. More than 30 NeW student and professional network members attended the exclusive briefing at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Friday, August 8. Attendees heard from Brette Powell, Special Assistant to […]
May Mailman at Leadership Retreat: Work, Family, and Purpose
At this year’s 2025 Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC, NeW was honored to host May Mailman, Deputy Assistant to the President, mother, and attorney as the first guest speaker of the weekend. She offered a behind-the-scenes look at working for the Trump Administration and what it means to be a conservative woman in politics today. […]
Revolutionary Women: The Founding Mothers of America- Eliza Hamilton
Many people were introduced to Eliza Hamilton through the hit Broadway musical Hamilton. While the show mainly tells the story of her husband, Alexander Hamilton, it also brings attention to Eliza’s life and work. So who was Eliza Hamilton? She was a loyal wife, a mother of eight, and a committed philanthropist. Much of what […]
A Legacy of Service: Honoring Women in the Armed Forces
Women Veterans Day is observed annually on June 12 to commemorate the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act by President Harry S. Truman in 1948. This trailblazing legislation granted women the right to serve as regular, permanent members of the military, marking a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. Although Women Veterans Day […]
NeW Kicks off 2025 Professional Development Week with Panel on the Power of Networking
The Network of enlightened Women kicked off its fifth annual Professional Development Week by hosting a virtual panel discussion on Unlocking the Power of Networking. Students and young professionals nationwide tuned into the webinar to learn more about the importance of networking and how to use it as a tool to advance their careers. The […]