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Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Chantel Waterbury

A direct-sales jeweler chooses her business plan over her dream job.

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Chantel Waterbury

Founder & CEO

Charles Bigelow

A helpful father walks a week in his wife's shoes when he takes on full-time parenting duties.

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Charles Bigelow

Finance

Charlie Capen

After the death of his absent father, one man vows to make a difference in his future child's life.

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Digital Strategist & Writer

Chelsea Laliberte

After tragedy strikes, one woman finds answers through advocacy.

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Chelsea Laliberte

Activist & Non-Profit Director

Cherie Stewart

After a long and satisfying career, one woman leans into her biggest challenge yet: motherhood.

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Corporate Communications

Cheryl L. Hyman

Cheryl L. Hyman on the journey from high school dropout to chancellor of Chicago's community colleges.

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Cheryl L. Hyman

City College Chancellor

Cheryl LaSonde

A domestic abuse survivor helps other victims find community and heal.

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Domestic Violence Safe House Manager

Christie Smith, Ph.D.

A big move proves to be a risk worth taking for a woman and her family.

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Christie Smith, Ph.D.

Managing Principal & Leader

Christina Cardellio

A shy child grows into a confident and successful woman.

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Christina Cardellio

Outbound Business Representative

Christina Fialho

Inspired by her father, a law school graduate takes a leap of faith to help her community.

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Christina Fialho

Executive Director

Christina Wallace

In the space in between math and music, one woman finds a home.

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Christina Wallace

Entrepreneur & Advocate

Christina Yuko Vogel

A woman raised in Germany decides to take a risk by exploring her Japanese roots.

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Christina Yuko Vogel

Entrepreneur

More from LeanIn.Org

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Expand your network

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Learn and grow

Build new skills–from public speaking to team-building–using these expert talks and career resources

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