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Being the 'Only' Woman in the Room Isn't Empowering — It's Exhausting. Here's What Needs to Change

In 2025, it's not uncommon to see only one woman in a boardroom. From Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops, sometimes women are hard to find in leadership. I know because I've been there.

'Only woman in the room’: How Indy became top city in nation for women sports execs

An unexpected side effect followed for the next nearly five decades. As Indiana Sports Corp. hired women for top roles, including a female as its first president, those women went on not only to ...
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Being the ‘Only’ Woman in the Room Isn’t Empowering — It’s Exhausting. Here’s What Needs to Change

Women in leadership still face hidden barriers — including bias, isolation and lack of support — that can’t be solved by symbolism alone. Creating real equity requires structural change: transparent ...