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Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Maria Eitel

A corporate executive goes on a mission to help impoverished women.

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Foundation Leader

Maria Hollweck

A CS student decides that she won't just sit at the table—she will sit ON the table.

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CS Student, University of Regensburg

Maria Klawe

A Canadian professor discovers her dream job in another country.

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Academic Leader

Maria Pinelli

Eager to see women entrepreneurs in the spotlight, one woman works to create change.

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Global Vice Chair

Maria Renz

An unconventional business decision pays off for a dedicated employee.

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Vice President

Maria Sanchez

Faced with her husband's deployment, a military wife creates her own support system.

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Military Wife & Artist

Maria Shriver

A celebrated journalist discovers the job of a lifetime where she least expects it.

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Journalist & Activist

MariaElaina Martinelli

Dissatisfied with her fast-paced career, one researcher moves to a small town to find her sense of balance.

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MariaElaina Martinelli

Personal Trainer

Marianne Cooper

After being snubbed by her advisor, a doctoral candidate learns how to derive value from her own work.

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Marianne Cooper

Sociologist

Marie Tueller, M.Ed

After enduring unspeakable tragedy, a mental health counselor finds her voice again.

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Marie Tueller, M.Ed

Mental Health Counselor

Marina Lopez Antonio

A Mexican weaver defies her parents to attend an artisan's workshop -- and leans in to her entrepreneurial spirit.

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Marina Lopez Antonio

Weaver

Marina Whitman

Refusing to take 'no' for an answer, one women breaks several glass ceilings.

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Economist & Professor

More from LeanIn.Org

Join our global community

Start a Lean In Circle–a small group of friends or colleagues who meet regularly to support each other’s goals

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Expand your network

Women around the world are meeting in Lean In Chapters to create stronger networks and exchange ideas

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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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