Lauren Currie
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Lauren Currie
@laurencurrie.bsky.social
Founder UPFRONT. Building a confidence revolution for 10 million women. Follow me for daily insights about leadership, confidence and entrepreneurship.
3) When Tina Fey became the head writer on Saturday Night Live, she immediately worked to create opportunities for Amy Poehler by casting her in major roles. Their collaboration continued with the duo co-starring in movies and TV shows, paving the way for many more women in comedy.
December 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM
2) When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked by clubs and TV because she was Black, Marilyn Monroe offered to come to a nightclub every night and sit in the front row if they let Ella sing.
December 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM
On #nationalsupportwomenday here are a few my favourite stories...

1) Eleanor Roosevelt held women-only press conferences to ensure female journalists had access to important stories. By doing so, she forced newspapers to hire more women reporters, giving them career opportunities.
December 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM