The Pain Pyramid Bias in the workplace isn’t just about pay gaps or glass ceilings — it’s the micro-moments that shape how people are heard, valued, and promoted. It’s the silent assumptions that women are less available after kids, or less technical, or too “emotional” to lead. That’s the bias that still lingers in conference rooms everywhere. Fighting Workplace Bias But here’s the good news —  organizations are stepping up.  Programs like  “50 Ways to Fight Bias,” (Lean In

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.

A WATER TRAIL — a deeply moving exploration of water justice, community resilience, and environmental activism. And Turning Pain into Power!

Trailblazing women like Leah Seay Anise and her peers remind us that growth isn’t about smooth roads—it’s about charging forward through discomfort. Today, choose to lean into the grit. Speak, act, and step into the ring.

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.

She’s the first woman to complete the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail twice, and she’s authored 17 books spanning cozy mysteries, outdoor adventures, and inspirational essays.

Why do women still have to fight to be heard?

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