Lean In stories

A driven student finds her own way into a prestigious program.

Nerissa Holder Hall

Media & Tech Entrepreneur

Nian recounts her imprisonment in Iraq for protesting the regime—and how she followed her dreams once she was home.

Nian Abdulla Ahmed

Human Resources, Asiacell

Pregnancy complications lead one woman to rethink her work environment.

Nicholle DeLorez

Vice President & Homemaker

After almost a century of male leadership, an organization taps a woman to take her seat at the head of the table.

Nicola Mendelsohn

Advertising Executive

A step into the ancient unknown teaches one students lessons of a lifetime.

Nicole Bleidistel

Student

A woman discovers that she is going blind—and learns to confront her health challenges instead of hiding from them.

Nicole C. Kear

Author

Tired of dealing with a micromanaging CEO, a visual designer breaks free and discovers the role of her dreams.

Nicole Gregory

Visual Designer

While working on her school newspaper, a young woman learns there is more to leadership than being nice.

Nicole Ng

Student

Even though she is encouraged to do otherwise, a psychologist takes a risk and starts her own private practice.

Nicole Sandifer

Psychotherapist

A talented artist redraws the borders of her success by enrolling in business school.

Nicole Stiffle

Artist & Community Builder

A proven entrepreneur takes a chance in the corporate world.

Nikki Flanders

Managing Director

An entrepreneur relocates his career to support his wife’s education.

Nikolaus Bauman

Coffee Expert