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Dr. Nancy O'Reilly
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President, Women Connect4Good, Inc. Psychologist, Speaker, Philanthropist. #LiftWomenUp
We were honored to host Zakiya Thomas, President & CEO of the ERA Coalition, as a Guest Faculty member for Connect4Impact, our young women's leadership cohort. She delivered a powerful session on social justice, reminding us that creating a fair and equitable society is a collective responsibility.
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This Thanksgiving, let’s honor the strength and power found in women supporting women. When we lift each other up, we not only enrich our own lives but also strengthen our communities and drive lasting change. Happy Thanksgiving to all the phenomenal women and men making a difference.
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the ERA Coalition, recently joined Connect4Impact as a Guest Faculty member to lead an important discussion on social justice.
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A recent article by Haley Lickstein, CEO of Haley Lickstein Media and member of the Women Connect4Good board, takes a hard look at the dangerous narrative that seeks to diminish the value of a woman's degree. www.drnancyoreilly.com/trumps-attac...
Trump’s Attack on Women’s Degrees - Dr. Nancy
Guest Post by Haley Lickstein, CEO, Haley Lickstein Media and Women Connect4Good Board MemberRepost from Substack.Earlier this month, the Trump Department
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November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#LiftWomenUp Action of the Week: Women’s voices belong at every level of civic life. Help lift them up and fuel women’s civic power. Whether you’re volunteering for a campaign, attending a local meeting, or encouraging a friend to vote, every action matters. Democracy is stronger when women lead.
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
ICYMI: My conversation with the amazing Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better, was too good not to share again!
Listen to our full conversation by subscribing to "Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy" on your favorite podcast platform! www.drnancyoreilly.com/janine-firpo...
Janine Firpo: Building The Sheconomy—Wealth with Purpose - Dr. Nancy
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube https://youtu.be/Y-VW2qE5PIcJanine Firpo: Building The Sheconomy—Wealth with PurposeWelcome
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Women Connect4Good board members Maggie O'Neill and Haley Lickstein are part of the panel for "Artist Talk: No Time for Neutrality," an important public conversation on creative freedom and the role of art in times of social unrest. www.ourdaughtersfutures.com/event-detail...
Artist Talk: No Time for Neutrality | Our Daughters Futures Fund
Join us for a public conversation featuring exhibiting artists, curators, and organizers on creative freedom, censorship, and the role of art in times of political and social unrest.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This recent blog post from @taketheleadwomen.bsky.social highlights the powerful work of women journalists who lead the charge for truth and justice. www.taketheleadwomen.com/blog/require...
Required Reading: 6 Journalists Share Truth, Justice, Transformation and Insights — Take The Lead
By Dorine Bethea A desire for better drives Brigid Schulte, director of Better Life Lab, the work-family justice and gender equity program at New America. That desire inspired her to report and repo...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
ICYMI: The rise of the Sheconomy isn't a future event—it's happening now, as leaders like Janine Firpo are showing us what’s possible in the world of women’s economic empowerment. www.drnancyoreilly.com/the-sheconom...
The Sheconomy Rises—Be Prepared for Transformational Change - Dr. Nancy
The Sheconomy Campaign starts by asking, “What if women had been equal partners in the economy for the last 100 years?” That question was fed into a
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November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Did You Know? Two-thirds of social (non) profits receiving government grants can only operate without those grants for an average of three months, putting 2.8 million jobs at risk. candid.org/blogs/how-lo...
November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In our latest Connect4Impact leadership cohort session, Hali Lee, author of The Big We, joined us to explore the power of giving circles.

Applications are now open for next fall’s cohort. Are you between the ages of 16-20 and ready to lead with impact?

Apply today: connect4impactnow.com/apply-now/
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Join my daughter, Ragan Thomson, for a special evening of connection and calm. She’ll be signing copies of the new anthology “Awakened Hearts.”

Friday, November 14
5:30–7:30 p.m. PT
Paradise Found, 17 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara

You can order “Awakened Hearts” here: a.co/d/6zwxAyQ
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
By 2030, women are expected to control two-thirds of the world’s wealth, driving a monumental economic shift known as the "Sheconomy." The future of business is female. Is your organization ready? www.drnancyoreilly.com/the-sheconom...
The Sheconomy Rises—Be Prepared for Transformational Change - Dr. Nancy
The Sheconomy Campaign starts by asking, “What if women had been equal partners in the economy for the last 100 years?” That question was fed into a
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November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm so excited to share my latest "Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy" with the incredible Janine Firpo. She is now leading a movement for women to invest with their values, without sacrificing returns. www.drnancyoreilly.com/janine-firpo...
Janine Firpo: Building The Sheconomy—Wealth with Purpose - Dr. Nancy
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube https://youtu.be/Y-VW2qE5PIcJanine Firpo: Building The Sheconomy—Wealth with PurposeWelcome
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November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
#LiftWomenUp Action of the Week: Support digital safety and protect women’s voices online by advocating for safer digital spaces.

Sign up now to receive regular action items directly to your inbox and calendar. liftwomenup.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Iconic author and commentator Fran Lebowitz has always been unapologetically herself, and her voice is needed now more than ever. Ready to be inspired? Read more on @taketheleadwomen.bsky.social's blog. www.taketheleadwomen.com/blog/gay-fem...
Gay, Female & Iconic: Author Fran Liebowitz Talks Back On Today's Pushbacks — Take The Lead
“It is so much harder to be a girl now than when I was growing up,” says Fran Liebowitz, 75, author and outspoken public speaker on the subjects of gender, bias, identity, work, democracy, popular cul...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
ICYMI: Last week's conversation with the incredible Natalie Byrne was too good to miss! Catch up on "Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy" on your favorite podcast platform! www.drnancyoreilly.com/natalie-byrn...
Natalie Byrne: Launching BE Human in the age of AI - Dr. Nancy
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube https://youtu.be/ekilE703N5oNatalie Byrne: Launching BE Human in the age of AI Welcome to
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November 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, what makes us human?It's our capacity to care. This simple truth is the foundation of blank space collaborative, a new nonprofit platform from founder Natalie Byrne. www.drnancyoreilly.com/how-to-thriv...
How to Thrive in the Age of AI—BE Human - Dr. Nancy
What makes us human? It’s not what we do for a living or our social status, and it’s certainly not our possessions. Strip that away and what’s left? A
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November 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Did You Know? Protecting Democracy means speaking up to protect and defend social (non) profits.

Social profit organizations are vital sources of assistance, growth, and transformation. And while we rely on them, they need us to help them, by speaking up to defend them and protect democracy.
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Will AI replace human creativity, or will it become our most powerful collaborator? Read @taketheleadwomen.bsky.social's latest blog post to discover practical strategies to harness AI for your artistic and professional growth.

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AI And The Creative Life: Can They Synch For Artists and Leaders? — Take The Lead
“You really want to have a reason why you make art,” declares Sally Mann, who was speaking at the University of Chicago’s Ida Noyes Hall, built in 1916 as the women’s clubhouse and gymnasium. This...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Know a passionate young woman aged 16-20 ready to make a difference? Connect4Impact is a 9-month virtual journey where participants learn from top leaders, gain real-world grant-making experience, & build a lifelong network of mentors and peers. Apply for our Fall 2026 cohort. connect4impactnow.com
Connect4Impact | Shape The Future For Your Generation
Connect4Impact isn’t just another leadership program. It’s a revolution for young leaders who are exhausted by social injustice, gender inequality, and the current status quo, and are ready to grow in...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
At our core, we are driven by care for one another. Inspired by this, Natalie Byrne launched a nonprofit platform. Its first initiative, BE Human, debuted at the Clinton Global Initiative to explore how we can thrive in the age of AI by leading with humanity. www.drnancyoreilly.com/how-to-thriv...
How to Thrive in the Age of AI—BE Human - Dr. Nancy
What makes us human? It’s not what we do for a living or our social status, and it’s certainly not our possessions. Strip that away and what’s left? A
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October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
What does it mean to be human in the age of AI? I was so energized after my conversation with Natalie Byrne, founder of blank space® and the BE Human initiative. Tune in to "Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy" on your favorite podcast platform! www.drnancyoreilly.com/natalie-byrn...
Natalie Byrne: Launching BE Human in the age of AI - Dr. Nancy
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube https://youtu.be/ekilE703N5oNatalie Byrne: Launching BE Human in the age of AI Welcome to
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October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#LiftWomenUp Action of the Week: Support another woman and raise awareness this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. liftwomenup.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It's time to pass the SAFE Act so that no horse is lost again. Raise your voice, speak out, and take action at www.losthorses.org.
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM