Lean In stories

An educator shares the story of her childhood and its impact on how she helps students in Japan today.

Ayumi Ode

Educator

Using her hard-earned knowledge from the corporate world, one woman becomes a gender expert.

Barbara Annis

Gender Expert

Ready to quit an election, a senator is reminded of why she chose to serve.

Barbara Boxer

United States Senator

A young woman leans in to the challenge of improving global health.

Barbara Bush

Global Health Advocate

The first woman to coach in a men's professional sports league on a lifetime of leaning in.

Barbara Williams

Former NHL Skating Coach

A woman doesn't let a nickname -- "Bossy Becky" -- deter her from chasing her goals.

Becky Murdy

Digital Production Manager

A tax specialist learns an important lesson from Hillary Clinton.

Beth A. Brooke

Global Vice Chair, Public Policy

A busy mom and innkeeper takes a prep school to new heights.

Beth Colt

Innkeeper

A talented marketing executive recognizes an opportunity, despite the constraints of her personal life.

Beth Comstock

CMO

A woman shares how she leaned in to a fast-paced career in Washington DC—and found balance.

Beth Van Schaack

Law Professor & Diplomat

An ambitious executives asks for the role of a lifetime.

Bethany Quam

VP of Sales

Sent to Arizona to start a call center, a recently-hired trainer gets more than she bargained for.

Betsy Smith

Communication Enthusiast