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Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Workplace Fear Factor
In part two of a special Lean In series from Stuff Mom Never Told You, hosts Cristen and Caroline take on “impostor syndrome.”
I Overcame My Fear. I'm Running for Mayor of My Town.
A committed mother and public servant embraces opportunity and leans into her local mayoral race.
The Women Take Over: 'Smart Girl' Meredith Walker
Every so often, Lean In will collaborate with 'The Women Take Over' to highlight an inspirational woman making a difference in the world.
Stuff Mom Never Told You: Negotiate Like a Woman
In the first of a special four-part series on leaning in, the gals of Stuff Mom Never Told You -- the weekly podcast from HowStuffWorks -- take on negotiation.
Meet the Woman Behind NYC's 'I'm a Girl' Project
A new citywide campaign is the first of its kind to tackle body image and girls' self-esteem. The campaign's creator speaks about her inspiration.
Why I Leaned Into a Job at 'The Southern Review'
The new coeditor of the storied literary journal on taking a job at a historically-male publication -- and what it means for women.
'Girl Power Is the Strongest Power of All'
Richard Barth, the CEO of the KIPP charter-school network, on three lessons for academic (and life) success.
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Spider-Man Reimagined, Feminist Style
Man we hate it when women are told not to come on an adventure because it’s too dangerous.
This Father-Daughter Photo Series Will Rip Your Heart Apart
A widower recreates photographs he took with his wife, who passed away from cancer. This time, he posed with 3-year-old Olivia, the other love of his life. The results are beautiful.
Awesome Women To Watch At The 2014 Winter Olympics
The Winter Games are bringing us a whole new round of inspiring women to be in awe of.
Guys Challenge Stereotypes Using Only A Whiteboard and a Marker
It can be taboo to talk about, but our society has a lot of expectations for men: stay tough, don’t cry, be macho. But these guys have a different idea of what it means to be manly.
Photoshop Parody Ads Show How Deceptive Altered Images Can Be
Anna Hill’s Photoshop ads promise “Immortalized beauty…as long as you never let anyone see you in person ever again.”
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Junko Tabei
Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t always end up in the history books. This week we celebrate Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb to the top of Mount Everest.
Can A Veiled Muslim Woman Also Be An American Hipster? Yes.
“Mipsterz” are a cultural group who seek inspiration from both Islam and the hipster aesthetic. They're taking the internet by storm.