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 September 12, 2017: Edition 130

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ORIGINAL CONTENT & FRESH NEWS YOU NEED NOW
To Infinity & Beyond: Female Scientists Open A Universe of Possibilities
In a new interview, meet Fran Bagenal, whose scientific career has explored the outer limits of space, plus learn about new efforts to launch more women in STEM. Chat with her this Wed., 9/13 at our free Virtual Happy Hour. Register now.
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All on Boards: Efforts Increase to Put More Women on Corporate Boards    

Check out new initiatives to have more women in decision-making spots nationally.

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The Good, The Gap and The Capable: More Women Entrepreneurs Shine Globally 
An enormous new study shows the trends worldwide for women starting businesses and measures how they view their capability. Hint: Some big surprises here.  
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Gloria's "The Sum" Weekly Column: The Word of The Week Is Light
As in seeing a path where others have not walked. As in illuminating big intentions. As in shining the light that only you can. I marvel at the many women who bested all kinds of odds, to open the pathway for women in leadership. How did they have the intention to see the possibilities and the ambition to persist to success? 
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TAKING THE LEAD. YOUR ACTION OF THE WEEK
  • Attend a community meeting for a woman running for office in your city, district or state. See how you can help advance her to the ballot and volunteer or donate to her campaign.   
  • VIDEO OF THE WEEK
    Check out the trailer for PBS' "The Farthest" to meet Fran Bagenal and Linda Morabito, who are featured in Take The Lead's free Virtual Happy Hour this Wed., 9/13, 6:30 p.m. ET. Register here for free Virtual Happy Hour.
    GREAT STUFF TO READ NOW

    It's A Metpahor
    Meet the all-female Arab climbing team headed to the top of Mt. Everest.  
    READ IT AT GIRLTALK HQ

    Hello From the Outside    

    How to turn female athletes into CEOs.      
    READ IT AT OUTSIDE

    Bumble Bizz Forming Career Hives   
    Bumble's Whitney Wolfe is tackling the workplace with a new app.  
    READ IT AT WIRED

    19/50 Great New Ideas In Politics Are Women's
    Not exactly parity, but getting close.   
    READ IT AT POLITICO

    Put These On A Pillow-- Or Tattoo
    Get inspired by 25 women leaders on productivity in a favorite roundup from the summer. 
    READ IT AT THE CUT


    QUOTE OF THE WEEK
    “One day I’m going to, like, be able to show my kids that I won the U.S. Open. Like how many people can say that? Not many, and they already engraved my name on the locker. Like, hello. This is awesome.”
    -- Sloane Stephens, winner of 2017 U.S. Open Women's Tennis  
    IRRESISTIBLE TAKE THE LEAD EVENTS COMING UP
    FREE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR:
    Taking Women to New Heights

    Tune in live on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 pm ET when we'll be joined by two of the pioneering engineers and scientist who played an integral role in the 1977 Voyager space missions. Fran Bagenal and Linda Morabito will stop by to discuss what it was like to be a part of the groundbreaking NASA exploration mission, the new PBS documentary The Farthest: Voyager in Space, and how women continue to make their mark on the history of space exploration.
    TOGETHER LIVE TOUR:
    DISCOUNT TIX JUST FOR TAKE THE LEAD FRIENDS

    Take The Lead is excited to partner with Together Live to bring you discount tickets for an incredible 10-city event headlined by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Luvvie Ajayi, emceed by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and featuring thought leaders, local activists, artists, athletes and celebrity guests.

    You'll hear from earth-shakers, heroines and storytellers on finding purpose, overcoming fear, choosing love and making change. You'll leave asking questions about your own path, where you came from, why you're here and where you are going. 

    Together Live is in 10 cities across the country from September 18 through October 26.
    Use our special discount code MIGHTY and save between $5 and $10 per ticket in any city.

    Our Arizona 50 Women Can Change the World leadership training participants will be there in force at the Phoenix Orpheum Theater on September 28. Look for us in our 50 Women t-shirts!
     
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