Dear Friend,

We have lots going on over the next couple of months — from our #MomsOnTheTrail programs to our #WPLNSummit! Check out all we have going on below — and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming programs!

Onward,
Larissa

WPLN Founder and President

Our next #LeadershipSpotlight is with Joan Carr, whose career includes working as chief of staff to 3 U.S. Senators. Join us on Friday 4/26!

ICYMI: Our April #TipsFromTheTrail was with Republican strategist Erin M. Perrine from Axiom Strategies. WPLN Fellow Stephania Fulleda interviewed Erin to learn about her career journey. Watch it here!

The WPLN Fellowship deadline is approaching on April 30! WPLN is looking for enthusiastic college students who want to see more women at decision-making tables. Each WPLN Fellow will receive mentorship opportunities and hands-on training on the practical skills needed to support and scale nonprofits. Apply today!

Vanessa Simon

Founder and President of Gotham Rising

This month, WPLN chatted with Vanessa Simon, who founded Gotham Rising to encourage women to get involved in the political process in New York.

Vanessa says, "It is the women in my life who have helped me grow to where I am today, and the women who I have helped grow that continue to inspire me and motivate me to work even harder. Our communities and organizations are truly illuminated by the guidance and leadership of women."

... Politicians and reporters are highlighting that women aren't a monolith!

• The Hill reexamines the "soccer mom" label, with Women & Politics Institute Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin pointing out "things don’t fit quite as neatly in a box as they maybe did in the past."
• In another piece, The Hill reported a "new generation of Black women is seeking to bring change and diversity to the GOP as the party looks to broaden its appeal with constituencies that have long shunned it."

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

• For the woman who's struggling to juggle it all, Bloomberg reported economists have now determined the price tag of housework and caregiving:

"Nearly 80% of all of the unpaid work necessary to maintain a household and care for its family members is done by women. The cost of that comes to about $3.6 trillion a year. This is shocking, considering that women also make up half of the paid labor force."

• For the woman who wants to hear more women's stories, the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters program has elevated 20 women throughout its run.
• For the woman who wants to Remember the Ladies, check out our monthly feature on key moments in women's representation and rights during the month of April in the past.

APRIL 25 | Our Pennsylvania training partner Level Up is hosting "Lead Like a Woman." Level Up is dedicated to the growth and empowerment of center-right female entrepreneurs, business and political leaders, and the next generation of women poised to ascend.

APRIL 25 | Google and Defending Digital Campaigns are hosting a Campaign Security Summit in Texas to discuss the current security threat landscape and the impact of advancements in AI.

MAY 6 - 10 | WPLN is holding its third annual celebration of #MomsOnTheTrail, to share the stories of mothers who are seeking or serving in public office! Find out more details here.

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