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Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Mindy Levy

Learning new skills on maternity leave helps a consultant make a deeper impact at work.

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Organizational Psychologist

Miriam Seitler

A student discovers she has cancer—and decides she won't let that stop her from chasing her goals.

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Law Student

Molly Smith

An artistic director steps outside of her daily work to support an important issue.

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Art Director

Mona Watson

A dedicated manager learns that leaning back can sometimes be healthier than leaning in.

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Manager, Diversity & Inclusion

Monica Thammarath

A young college graduate puts her own priorities second to serve her community.

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Monica Thammarath

Education Policy Expert

Monique L. Nelson

An ambitious singer vocalizes her talents as a leader of an organization.

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Monique L. Nelson

Chairman & CEO, UniWorld

Mrs. Laura Bush

A former First Lady finds her strength in the wake of 9/11.

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Mrs. Laura Bush

Former First Lady

Musimbi Kanyoro

Musimbi Kanyoro on gender roles in her native Kenyan village – and how the women in the community have banded together.

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Musimbi Kanyoro

President, Global Fund for Women

Naama Bloom

Thanks to a 10-year-old girl, I leaned back in.

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Founder & CEO

Naazish YarKhan

A Muslim woman shares her deeply personal choice to wear the hijab at work.

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Naazish YarKhan

Content Strategist

Nancy Kuo

Finding her long-lost father inspires a violinist to shake up her life.

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Violinist

Nancy McIntyre

A former teacher works to build all-female robotics teams in schools.

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Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

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

Start a Circle

Expand your network

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

Find a Chapter

Learn and grow

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

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