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. […]
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 […]
Mary Margaret Olohan Gives Our Leadership Retreat Attendees an Exclusive Look at Her New Book
During the 2024 NeW Leadership Retreat in Boston, Massachusetts, attendees had the opportunity to hear from Mary Margaret Olohan, Author and Senior Reporter at The Daily Signal. Olohan briefly shared her experience as a culture reporter and discussed how it convinced her to write her new book, Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology […]
NeW Alumni Share Advice to Students About Standing Strong as a Conservative Woman in the Workplace at the NeW Leadership Retreat
Saturday afternoon at the 2024 NeW Leadership Retreat in Boston, Massachusetts, students listened to a panel of NeW alumni share advice on standing firm as a conservative woman in the workplace. The panel was moderated by Kirsten Golinski, NeW’s Development Manager. NeW alumni Julia Canzano (Boston College ‘21) and Emma Foley (Boston College ‘22) recently […]
NeW Hosts the 2024 Leadership Retreat in Boston, Massachusetts
NeW hosted the 2024 Leadership Retreat in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 2-4. More than 90 NeW chapter leaders from across the country gathered for three days of training on how to better articulate conservative principles on campus and plan for the semester. With your support, we provided scholarship funding to all attendees. We had 94 […]
Fashion & Freedom: Tips for Shopping for Leadership Retreat While Also Supporting Conservative Brands
If you are attending our 2024 Leadership Retreat, you may be searching for stylish and professional outfits to wear around Boston. I encourage you to consider some conservative-owned brands for your retreat packing list. Supporting brands that share our values ensures your spending reinforces your beliefs of faith, family, and freedom. This encourages a marketplace […]
Sunny and Sophisticated: Tips for Dressing Professionally This Summer
As the temperature rises, dressing for the office can become difficult. We all want to stay cool and comfortable, but we must also maintain a professional appearance. I am here to say it’s possible to look chic and office-ready while beating the summer heat! This guide will help you navigate the ins and outs of […]
2023 Leadership Retreat
The Network of enlightened Women hosted our 2023 Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC on August 4-6. More than 75 NeW chapter leaders from across the country gathered in the nation’s capital for three days of training on how to better articulate conservative principles on campus and learn how to recruit new members, engage existing members, […]
2023 NeW Leadership Retreat Recap
The Network of enlightened Women hosted our 2023 Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC on August 4-6. More than 75 NeW chapter leaders from across the country gathered in the nation’s capital for three days of training on how to better articulate conservative principles on campus and learn how to recruit new members, engage existing members, […]
Women Learn To Advocate For Themselves at the NeW Leadership Retreat
On the final morning of the 2022 NeW Leadership Retreat, the women gathered in the conference room for breakfast and one final speaker session. The final speaker session was a two-person panel that included Amanda Covo, CEO of Teneo, and Simone Ledeen, Principal at Perimus Consulting, LLC. Both women are at the top of […]