Every ambitious woman knows this pain — that tightness in your chest when your career demands clash with the people you love most. You’re in a meeting, but your mind is at home. You’re home, but your mind is racing through tomorrow’s deadlines. And lately, the pressure’s gotten louder. Companies are demanding full-time returns to the office, and many women are being forced into a brutal choice: chase the dream or protect their peace.

Roxanne Orsak’s rise is proof that a Lioness doesn’t wait for authority — she builds it. Her story reminds us to keep charging forward, to put in the work across every arena, and to hold the door wide open for the next woman ready to roar.

Why 3 Women-in-Business Secrets for Scaling with Kindness and Power Matter

Rose Odette, Author of Lead Like A Lioness Why   Introduction   Starting a business is one of the boldest moves a woman can make — and...

Median earnings for full-time workers According to Axios , women in business today earn just 81% of what men do  — and the gap is...

Today’s global headlines spotlight Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister, who just lost her re-election bid after months of political infighting, energy crises, and budget clashes. While the news focuses on the loss, I see something more powerful: her embodiment of the Collaborator archetype leader. In my book Lead Like a Lioness, I define this archetype as the leader who doesn’t roar alone—she builds coalitions, raises voices, and keeps her pride together

When we think of royalty, we often picture tradition, protocol, and inherited privilege. But Sheikha Mahra of Dubai is flipping the script. She’s not content to sit in the shadows of her family’s fortune — she’s charging forward as a brand builder, entrepreneur, and cultural disruptor. Her perfume line, bold moves, and willingness to tie personal narrative into business are more than vanity projects — they are a playbook for how women with wealth can step into leadership with

Lead Like a Lioness: 7 Archetypes. 100 Challenges. One Lioness Legacy. → https://a.co/d/16NuCw1 Problem Definition: This isn’t just a numbers issue—it’s a systemic wake-up call. Fewer women stepping into leadership means fewer voices shaping industries, policies, and opportunities. If we don’t fix t