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.

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