Defining Leadership by Abby Daniels
Growing up, I reserved the term “leader” for the individuals in my life who I perceived to be in a position of power or “in charge.” For example, I thought of my school principals, my basketball coaches, and elected officials as the primary leaders within my sphere. While those individuals certainly are leaders, I failed […]
I’m a Conservative Female College Student. Here’s How I Overcame Fear and Became Confident
This article originally appeared in the Daily Signal. “I’m not usually friends with Republicans, but I guess I’ll make an exception for you.” The words were said in jest to me, but I knew there was truth in them. They confirmed my biggest fear, going into my freshman year of college—that my conservatism would create […]
She’s Conservative: Stories of Trials and Triumphs on America’s College Campuses
Emboldening young women across the country, She’s Conservative: Stories of Trials and Triumphs on America’s College Campuses, features the essays of 22 conservative women from 17 college and universities, sharing their stories of how they have overcome the challenges they faced on campus and why they are conservative. “[Conservative women] often go unseen because we do […]
She’s Conservative Book Launch Party
On Thursday, November 29, members of the NeW community gathered at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to celebrate the release of NeW’s book She’s Conservative: Stories of Trials and Triumphs on America’s College Campuses. Attendees heard from the President and Editor of the book Karin Lips, and authors Emily […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2018 Essay Contest | Vianca Rodriguez
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Division of the 2018 #ShesConservative Essay Contest is Vianca Rodriguez! Congratulations, Vianca! To read Vianca’s essay that was published in Red Alert Politics, click here. What inspired you to enter this essay contest? I guess what inspired me the most to enter this contest was […]
NeW Announces Winner of 2018 Essay Contest | Kelsie Scarim
NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School category of the 2018 #ShesConservative Essay Contest is Kelsie Scarim! Congratulations, Kelsie! To read Kelsie’s essay that was published by Red Alert Politics, click here. What inspired you to enter this essay contest? I was inspired to enter the essay contest because the theme […]
Join us in Raleigh, NC this Saturday
Join the women of Network of enlightened Women for our Second Annual ShesConservative Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina at the John Locke Foundation on Saturday, October 13. Attendees will attend dynamic workshops, hear from distinguished guest speakers, and even participate in a spokesperson training. This is a unique opportunity to grow your network and meet with other leaders from […]
Grab Your #ShesConservative Shirt
#ShesConservative is here! It’s officially September and that means it’s time to grab your “This Is What A Conservative Looks Like” shirt and join the #ShesConservtive movement. The #ShesConservative campaign is breaking down stereotypes about what young women believe today and what a conservative looks like. Get one of our signature shirts and wear it proudly […]
NeW on CBS
CBS This Morning, in partnership with Refinery29, interviewed Vanessa about a new poll on what issues millennial women care about and what motivated them to take action.
Charlotte Townsend’s YWLR Experience
Hear from Charlotte Townsend, President of NeW at the College of Charleston, about her experience at NeW’s 2018 Young Women’s Leadership Retreat. “Charlotte wants to do it!” one of the interns shouted. I could feel my adrenaline start to pump. It was the first full day of NeW’s annual Young Women’s Leadership Retreat, held at […]
