Dear friend, 

I hope you all have had a relaxing May so far! Our #MomsOnTheTrail content for Mother's Day focuses on mothers and their experiences, so to include the perspective from the other side, I asked one of our WPLN Fellows to write this month's note! — Larissa

This month, I want to highlight the everyday hero that guides me through life: my mom.

My mom has inspired me in more ways than I can count and continues to be my biggest cheerleader even as I’ve entered into adulthood.

Whether it was through her career as a social worker and adoption specialist or through her continual care and sacrifices as a stay-at-home mom, my mother truly exemplifies selflessness and service-oriented leadership.

She has always modeled true and loyal friendship through her relationships with others, and has taught me to treat people with kindness, integrity, and respect. My mom is the strongest, wisest, coolest lady I know, and I would not be where I am today, or half the woman I am today, without her.

This month, remember that mothers don’t just deserve to be celebrated on a single day in May, but rather every day, so take this month to remind your mom how much she means to you.

Kendall Webb

WPLN Fellow

With May coming to a close today, that means our #WPLNSummit is just a few weeks away! We hope you can join us to learn and network — and, for any mothers, take advantage of the free childcare — it's all designed to advance your leadership journey!

Onward,

Larissa

WPLN Founder and President

Help WPLN help moms! As part of your Mother's Day celebrations this month, we hope you'll consider giving to WPLN to support our efforts. Your gift will help mothers across the country who want to lead but need help along the way. Donate $10, $15, or $25 today!

The wait is over: The agenda for our highly anticipated 2024 National Summit is finally here! We're excited to have an incredible lineup of speakers whose expertise include campaign management, leadership development, communications, business, energy, and technology, among others.

We're also thrilled to welcome two women who have served or are serving in Congress: U.S. Representative Kat Cammack and former U.S. Representative Mimi Walters!

At our website, you can see our lineup of speakers, as well as other details like registration options, event sponsors, and a day-by-day itinerary of what you can expect!

Don't miss the room block! The deadline to get discounted hotel rooms under WPLN's group rate is quickly approaching! If you're planning to register for our 2024 National Summit and prefer to stay onsite for the event, make your Hotel Clio reservation by Thursday, June 6th.

If you want to take advantage of our free childcare at our #WPLNSummit, we have extended our deadline to request free childcare through Monday, June 10th — but the space is now limited to first come, first serve, upon registration!

For Mother's Day this year, WPLN brought back our #MomsOnTheTrail series, to hear from mothers who are currently seeking or serving in public office. We chatted with the following women leaders to learn more about their experiences, the challenges they faced, and advice they'd offer for other women:

• Pennsylvania State Representative Natalie Mihalek
• Georgia State Representative Lauren Daniel
• Former Colorado State Representative Libby Szabo
• Former Colorado State Representative Clarice Navarro
• Arkansas State Senator Breanne Davis

Katelyn Condrey

WPLN Program Associate

Meet Katelyn (Condrey) Kidd, WPLN's Program Associate. Katelyn wears many hats at WPLN, but her primary role is coordinating logistics for both our in-person and virtual programming — including our 2024 National Summit! Katelyn is newly married to her high school sweetheart and is based in Richmond, VA. In her free time, Katelyn enjoys reading, recreational volleyball, and going to the gym.

... WPLN Founder and President Larissa Martinez was among the women leaders included in "How to Succeed in Office," a new feature from Cosmopolitan magazine in partnership with Pivotal Ventures that unpacks the challenges elected women face and the solutions that can benefit us all!

When it comes to the barriers and challenges, Larissa noted, "There aren't a ton of resources to help manage these considerations." That's why she founded WPLN, to build a critical support system for women who want to make a difference in their communities.

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

• For the woman who wants to encourage resilience and strength in the next generation of women leaders, a new study by the Woman's Sport Foundation finds that "sport can play a powerful role in improving mental health."
• For the woman worried about the cost of childcare, Reason examines whether a new law in D.C. requiring daycare workers have a college degree has raised the cost of daycare in the city.
• 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 May in the past.

If you have a good recommendation for next month,

let us know!

JUNE 20-22 | WPLN 2024 #WPLNSummit: In just a few weeks, women from across the country will meet in Denver, Colorado, for the 3rd annual #WPLNSummit. Buy your ticket now!

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