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A warm welcome to The Female Lead’s community! We are so happy to see you here.
What is The Female Lead?
We are a charity on a mission to empower women.
Since 2015 we have been sharing the stories of inspirational and successful women, and conducting research that dispels gender myths. In the last 8 years, we have given access to books and teaching materials to 2.5 million students in 25,000 schools around the world. We carry out research that reframes our understanding of women’s experience, such as our Fulfilment Finder survey which reveals what matters most to women at different life stages. It has now been completed by 150,000 women globally.
We’ve grown to have 8.6 million social media followers and supporters including Meryl Streep, Christine Lagarde, Lena Dunham, Ava Duvernay and Katie Piper. Our founder, Edwina Dunn, OBE, is a data science pioneer and wants to use her experience to delve into the data and stories that can tackle the biggest challenges women face today.
What will I find on your Substack?
Each day we bring you articles championing role models, women’s diverse perspectives, and research and solutions to help women overcome inequalities in society and at work.
We cover the six topics that we have discovered matter most to women of all ages: relationships, self, work, society, money and health.
Sign up to our free, fortnightly 5-minute newsletter, Take The Lead, for:
Inspiration from successful women and role models
Quick, actionable tips to improve your life and work
Data and mythbusting to reframe the narrative around women
The latest news and insights starting conversations
Never miss our most-read articles on health, self, society, money, work and relationships
Shape our mission and content by commenting and voting
Why should I become a paid supporter?
For just £3.50 a month or £25 a year, you can make a huge difference to our charity.
Your donations allow us to continue to provide teaching resources and education to girls and women around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and share science and stories online.
By pledging to make a donation, you get a host of other benefits like:
Access to our full archive of content on everything from advice from CEOs, to early menopause, to the brain impact of the mental load.
Get the first look at our research reports busting myths around women
A virtual supporter badge to share and display online
Your support funds our charity work including campaigns, programmes for schools, agenda-setting research and content for women around the world
Why should I become a Female Lead Champion?
Write guest posts and tips for us, with the guidance of our experienced editorial team
Plus all the benefits of a monthly or annual supporter subscription
Learn more about champion subscriptions here
Thank you for your support. Let’s work together to close the gap on gender equality and empower the next generation of female leaders.
The Female Lead Team
