These Black Women Leaders Are Unapologetically Claiming Their Power
When it comes to leadership, Black women always understand the assignment.During times of great change, we step up to the plate.
Against impossible circumstances, we shatter expectations.And when it comes time to pass the baton, organizations like the Leading Women Defined Foundation are there to uplift the next generation of Black women leaders who will be this country’s next guiding light.Such was the case at this year’s Rising Leaders Summit, hosted by the nonprofit this weekend at a hotel in the Los Angeles area.
The intimate second anniversary gathering was an immersive experience designed for the women of the Rising Leaders Program — a cohort of 25 young professionals who excel in passions and pursuits across the world’s top industries, from early-stage founders and emerging executives to fierce advocates, artists and academic figures.Advertisement “The Rising Leaders Program showcases the transformative power of intentional leadership.These women are not just leaders in their fields — they are architects of spaces where authenticity, innovation and joy flourish,” Gabrielle Glore, executive director of the Leading Women Defined Foundation, tells HuffPost.
“For young Black women, this kind of leadership is vital — it demonstrates what’s possible and inspires them to envision even greater futures.”Maria Weaver, former global president of Warner Music Experience, talks to women at the summit about leading as executives.Maxim Elramsisy for HuffPostRoz Hudnell (left), a former vice president at Intel, and Paula Madison, CEO of Madison Media Management, discuss embracing your worth and purpose at the summit on Friday.Maxim Elramsisy for HuffPostThe Rising Leaders Summit seeks to lay the groundwork for Black women’s futures.On day one of three, I watched the participants listen keenly to guest speakers who urged them to lead with purpose, power, self-awareness and care, discussing pillars that ranged from being the founder of their li...