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Julia Boorstin was 13 years old when her mother told her that, by the time she grew up, women could be just as powerful as men, “captains of industry, running the biggest companies!”

“She thought that we would be able to do anything that we dreamed of, whether it was running a company, being a rocket scientist, or even being president,” Boorstin recalled.

However, as a journalist since her early 20s, Boorstin observed that men held many of the powerful positions in business. Yet, over the last decade she has witnessed tremendous progress being made by women to close the gap, especially in startups.

“What I saw as a reporter is that there were so many women creating these game-changing companies who were hugely inspiring to me because of the way they were driving change, not only in their own businesses but also forcing change in their industries at large,” she told Entrepreneur.com recently.

These sea changes inspired Boorstin to chronicle the progress that women have made, resulting in her first book When Women Lead (Simon & Schuster, Oct. ’22) that she researched and wrote during the pandemic.

Boorstin brings together the stories of over 60 female CEOs and leaders, and dozens of new studies. Her research reveals how once-underestimated characteristics, from vulnerability and gratitude to divergent thinking, can be vital superpowers—and that anyone can work these approaches to their advantage. The book features new interviews with Katrina Lake (Stitch Fix), Gwyneth Paltrow (Goop), Jenn Hyman (Rent the Runway), Whitney Wolfe Herd (Bumble), actress and producer Lena Waithe, Shivani Siroya (Tala), and several more.

“Filled with top-notch research, practical insight, and stories from the most inspiring women in business, Julia lays out a new, inclusive vision for leadership and our world at large that we all will benefit from,” raved Arianna Huffington.

Boorstin, a CNBC media & tech correspondent based in Los Angeles, will join the Club for an exclusive conversation about the takeaways from her book. Join us for the live, in person, conversation that will also include a book signing.

Note: The Club requests attendees to purchase a copy of When Women Lead at their favorite bookstore. Please respect the time and effort our speaker will donate to the Club.

6:00 pm Check-In; Event from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
FOR SECURITY REASONS, NO WALK-INS ARE PERMITTED

Pre-registration is required and will close at Noon on Monday, May 17th.

Please note that no refunds will be issued.