Lean In stories

A career woman finds a new calling in caring for her adopted daughter

Amanda Neville

Entrepreneur

Reaching out to a mentor gives a young consultant the confidence she needs to become an entrepreneur.

Amanda Pouchot

Community Builder

Determined to get hired, a woman flies cross-country to ask for a job that doesn't exist.

Ami Vora

Product Manager

After discovering that her daughter has Type 1 diabetes, a mother decides to advocate for a better future.

Amy Ermel

Mom

A marketer takes a seat at the table -- and learns from others who are seated there too.

Amy Hilliard

Principal, The Hilliard Group, LLC

A young woman follows her mother’s lead to help women and girls in need.

Amy J. Merrill

Cause Marketer & Connector

A reality check in college leads one woman to find her passion.

Amy Janes

COO

After starting her first sales position, one young woman encounters prejudice.

Amy Lam

Contract Event Planner

About to move cross-country, a woman receives a surprising offer.

Amy Mallia

Communications/Diversity Director

A childhood favorite becomes a perfect metaphor for leaning in.

Amy Schulman

EVP & General Counsel

One woman takes after mom to lean into her life.

Amy Sheng

Entrepreneur

After working as a journalist in New York, Amy leaned in and moved out to San Fransisco to pursue her dreams.

Amy Wicks

Senior Fashion Editor at Polyvore