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180 Websites in 180 Days: How I Learned to Code
Who says girls can't code? Jennifer Dewalt, a fine artist, taught herself to code by building 180 websites in 180 days.
Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Workplace Fear Factor
In part two of a special Lean In series from Stuff Mom Never Told You, hosts Cristen and Caroline take on “impostor syndrome.”
I Overcame My Fear. I'm Running for Mayor of My Town.
A committed mother and public servant embraces opportunity and leans into her local mayoral race.
The Women Take Over: 'Smart Girl' Meredith Walker
Every so often, Lean In will collaborate with 'The Women Take Over' to highlight an inspirational woman making a difference in the world.
Stuff Mom Never Told You: Negotiate Like a Woman
In the first of a special four-part series on leaning in, the gals of Stuff Mom Never Told You -- the weekly podcast from HowStuffWorks -- take on negotiation.
Meet the Woman Behind NYC's 'I'm a Girl' Project
A new citywide campaign is the first of its kind to tackle body image and girls' self-esteem. The campaign's creator speaks about her inspiration.
Why I Leaned Into a Job at 'The Southern Review'
The new coeditor of the storied literary journal on taking a job at a historically-male publication -- and what it means for women.
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The Nation That Elects The Most Women Is...
Rwanda. See how the world’s countries stack up when it comes to electing female leaders.
Rethinking “Women’s Work”
Images of tenacious, strong female loggers, welders, firefighters, miners and more challenging the idea of what we consider “women’s work.”
Empowering Women, One Ice Pick At A Time
Chicks with Picks gives women ice climbers a physical challenge with mental rewards.
LeanIn.Org and Getty Images Present: The Lean In Collection
Because you can't be what you can't see.
Sitting Tall: Letting Go of Ego to Get Ahead
"It's good to lean in. But we can also sit tall." Author (and competitive rower) Henriette Lazaridis Power on letting go of ego to get ahead.
How To Close The Gender Gap At Work? Strike A Pose.
Sally Kohn has a ritual: Minutes before she heads on set, she ducks into a hallway, spreads her feet, stands up perfectly straight and puts her hands on her hips, chin tilted up. She holds the pose for two full minutes. Then she walks on camera.
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Nichelle Nichols
Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t always end up in the history books. This week we celebrate Nichelle Nichols, barrier breaking actress.
