Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Rebecca Adamson

A young activist draws on the strengths of her community to help change its fate.

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Rebecca Adamson

Global Activist

Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann

A financial crisis offers one bank president the opportunity to create a memorable team.

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Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann

President & Managing Director

Reese Witherspoon

An actress overcomes her anxiety to aid a meaningful cause for women.

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Reese Witherspoon

Actress & Global Ambassador

Regina Agyare

A software engineer finds her true passion after overcoming sexism at work.

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Regina Agyare

Entrepreneur

Regina Wallace-Jones

A young mother learns that a successful pregnancy and a challenging new role don't have to be mutually exclusive.

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Regina Wallace-Jones

Technology Operations Leader

Reina Staley

A woman leans in to a new opportunity and joins the Defense Digital Service.

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Reina Staley

Defense Digital Service

Rena Wang

A college student writes about the importance of mentorship and how she decided to help create opportunities for women at her school.

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Rena Wang

Student

Rene Syler

An out-of-work TV anchor rebuilds her career—and herself.

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Rene Syler

TV Personality

Rep. Anna Eshoo

A politician is convinced by women in her community to run for Congress.

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Rep. Anna Eshoo

Congresswoman

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

A young woman from humble roots goes after a challenging national position.

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Congresswoman

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

A young politician refuses to ‘wait her turn,’ and goes for the big seat.

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Congresswoman

Rep. Marsha Blackburn

A celebrated Congresswoman shares her thoughts on leadership.

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Rep. Marsha Blackburn

Congresswoman

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