When courage meets community, magic happens. That’s why Women Connect4Good is proud to sponsor Take the Lead’s Power Up Conference to celebrate Women’s Equality Day on August 26. The theme, “Power Up Courage to Lead,” is specifically designed for our times and serves as a call to action, driving momentum to transform the leadership of our era into a positive force of women who choose to accept and utilize their power to make change.
Recognizing the importance of Take The Lead Co-Founder and President Gloria Feldt’s Power Tool #5, Carpe the Chaos, Take The Lead is powering up its conference in the hub of the nation’s power center—Washington, D.C., at the National Housing Center to be a “beacon of light.” Speakers from numerous sectors will deliver actionable strategies to help attendees fuel their leadership journey with cutting-edge insights on leadership, resilience, and empowerment. They will also connect with like-minded leaders who will continue to support them beyond the event, find opportunities to clarify their purpose, step into their full potential, and access their greatest power—the “Courage to Lead”!
Before the conference, Take The Lead is hosting a VIP dinner and a private concert performance by Marina Arsenijevic. This magical evening is the perfect kick-off for connecting with speakers and special guests.The music continues and the conference closes with a post-conference dance party featuring long-time artist activists, BETTY. Famous for their music, BETTY also works for equal rights, peace, reproductive health, education, and the environment. Take the Lead is delighted to have them lend their voices as the inspiring finale for the “Courage to Lead.”
New this year, Take the Lead introduces the SHEposium, a vibrant celebration of innovation and resilience that celebrates the power of women supporting women. SHEposium is a curated collection of businesses that will be available to conference attendees from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the atrium. It will showcase 50+ purpose-driven brands run by women, for women—from wellness innovations to tech solutions, clean beauty to financial growth tools. These purpose-driven brands are redefining what it means to lead, create, and thrive. Whether shopping, networking, or looking to invest in the future of women-owned businesses, SHEposium invites guests into a dynamic ecosystem where every product has purpose and every conversation sparks possibility.
A first-time Power Up attendee in 2024, L.Y. Marlow said, “This is my first year, and I’ll never miss another one.” And as Dr. Nancy said of her first Power Up experience 11 years ago, “There was nothing more thrilling than seeing 5,000 women cheering for women’s empowerment and equity for all. I finally knew that I was not alone.” Register today.