Dear friend, 

As of March 20, spring has officially arrived — and with it comes the promise of new beginnings and fresh starts.

Every year when the flowers start to bloom (including the cherry blossoms here in D.C.!) and the days begin to lengthen, I'm reminded that growth is always possible, no matter who you are or what stage of life you're in.

And this season of rebirth offers each of us the perfect opportunity to start anew. To hit the reset button, set new goals, and embrace change.

So whether it's stepping up to lead in a new way or tackling a new challenge, this is the time for you to plant the seeds for future flourishing.

Onward,

Larissa

WPLN Founder and President

PS: If you're looking for a way to grow, whether personally or professionally, I would love to see you at the WPLN National Summit in Orlando this year from June 5-7. It'll be here before you know it!

Our 4th Annual National Summit is just around the corner, and we've started announcing the first wave of incredible speakers! So far, we've shared the following speakers:

• Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women's Memorial
• June Cutter, attorney, consultant, fundraiser, and former California state legislature candidate

More speaker announcements to come, including leaders at all levels of government, from local government to the federal government; experts from a variety of industries; and political strategists. Be the first to find out new Summit speakers by following us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

And don't miss your chance to join us for this inspiring and transformative event, where you'll

• Hear from influential women leaders;
• Connect with like-minded women from diverse fields, backgrounds, and locations; and
• Learn key strategies for personal and professional growth!

Secure your spot today!

How did you celebrate International Women's Day on March 8?

WPLN celebrated by releasing the 2nd episode of our podcast, Tips from the Trail — this time, WPLN President and Founder Larissa Martinez is joined by Valerie Dowling, Director of the Women’s Democracy Network at the International Republican Institute, as well as Vice Chair of WPLN’s Board of Directors.

They talked about the Confidence Gap — what it means for women, and how women like you can overcome it. Listen on any of the platforms below!

Good news... we've extended the deadline to apply for the WPLN Nonprofit Management Fellowship through next week!

If you're a college student passionate about empowering women to lead — or you know someone who is — applications are open through 3/31!

Kat Cammack

U.S. Representative, FL-3

Representative Cammack was first elected to Congress in 2020, becoming the first millennial elected to Congress from Florida. Prior to serving in Congress, she served as deputy chief of staff to Representative Ted Yoho. Representative Cammack was a featured speaker at our National Summit last year in Denver, Colorado!

... 84% of Americans say U.S. men and women should be treated as equal — but only 29% of Americans say that they are, according to YouGov.

A new YouGov survey finds the following results:

• 84% of Americans — including 85% of men and 84% of women — believe men and women should be social, political, and economic equals.
• The share of men who think men and women should be equals has increased from 77% in November 2024, according to a YouGov survey conducted at the time.
• But only 29% of Americans believe men and women are currently treated as social, political, and economic equals than think they should be.
• Men (36%) are more likely than women (22%) to say men and women are treated as equals.

And since we know you're busy, here are our top picks for other "must reads" this month!

• For the woman who refuses to believe the start of the COVID-19 pandemic began 5 years ago this month, POPSUGAR examined how the pandemic redefined the lives of women.
• For the woman who knows "money is power," the Washington Post reported that for the first time ever, women's basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament "will earn financial incentives, known as units, for playing in the tournament."
• For the woman who wants to Remember the Ladies, check out our monthly feature on key moments in women's representation and rights in the past during the month of March.

If you have a good recommendation for next month,

let us know!

STAY TUNED... Our new program "Lead in Style" will be coming to a community near you soon! With this professional branding series, WPLN is going on the road to help aspiring women leaders build confidence, help community, and learn new skills for their leadership journey. And if you'd like to help us bring this program to your state, please contact our team!

MARCH 31 | Deadline for WPLN Nonprofit Management Fellowship: WPLN is looking for college students with a passion for increasing women’s representation in public office. Are you, or someone you know, interested in nonprofit management, political science, or communication fields? Apply today or share this opportunity!

APRIL 3 | The #WPLNSummit panel preview with Madeline Meininger from the University of San Francisco: WPLN is offering a #WPLNSummit Panel Preview with with Madeline Meininger, who will host the "Wanted: Veterans in Leadership" panel at our National Summit in June. Join the event using Facebook or LinkedIn!

APRIL 7 | Episode 3 of WPLN's Tips from the Trail podcast drops! This episode will feature WPLN Impact Council Member Maralyn Beck on "what's your why." Find out more details on our website!

JUNE 5-7 | 2025 #WPLNSummit: Join WPLN and women leaders from across the country in Orlando, Florida, from June 5 through 7 for our 4th annual National Summit! Attendees will hear from experts and leaders to learn how to become a more effective leader, at all levels of government, and connect with women from across the country to build their networks!

Support WPLN programs and resources by making a contribution today!

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