Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Janice Ringler

Experiencing what it feels like to be a minority for the first time, a young student finds pride in her heritage.

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Janice Ringler

Student

Jeanne Reidy

A driven woman writes about how her mother inspired her, and how she hopes to do the same for others through her work at Lean In.

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Jeanne Reidy

Lean In, Operations

Jeannette Kaplun

Emboldened by the lessons she has learned from parenting, one woman makes bold moves in her career.

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Jeannette Kaplun

Latina Mompreneur

Jen Riley

A first-time mother discovers her passion lives at the end of her daughter's bed.

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Jen Riley

Producer

Jenna Bush

On a quest to become a more authentic teacher, one woman discovers a new passion in Latin America.

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Jenna Bush

Author & Journalist

Jenna Lombardo

A Marine helps service members stand up for themselves in service and civilian life.

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Jenna Lombardo

USMC Combat Veteran

Jennifer Ceran

A determined executive learns you sometimes need to ask more than once to get what you want.

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Jennifer Ceran

VP Finance

Jennifer Cheung

A woman learns that it's never too late to begin her career.

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Jennifer Cheung

Math Instructor

Jennifer Gonzales

After backing down once for fear of failure, a student finds her drive—and success.

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Jennifer Gonzales

Student

Jennifer Granholm

A powerful couple finds balance as they lean in together.

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Jennifer Granholm

Former Governor

Jennifer Oddo

A wife and husband successfully trade work and home responsibilities.

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Jennifer Oddo

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jennifer Rudolph Walsh

Faced with an offer to sell her boutique agency, one woman leans in to the bigger picture.

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Jennifer Rudolph Walsh

Board Member

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