CVS CEO Karen Lynch on women "Taking Up Space"

CVS CEO Karen Lynch on women "Taking Up Space" | Coca-Cola Foundation, Goodwill to help job-seeking women | Argonne leaders on how women can rise in their careers Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 21, 2024 CONNECT WITH NEXTUP  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( €‰€‰[Tik tok]( [NEW SmartBrief]( Gender equity news from NextUp, Advancing All Women in Business [SIGN UP]( â‹… [SHARE]( [] Top of the week [] [CVS CEO Karen Lynch on women "Taking Up Space"]( [CVS CEO Karen Lynch on women "Taking Up Space"]( Lynch (Taylor Hill/Getty Images) CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has written a book titled "Taking Up Space," detailing her rise to the C-suite, a path filled with barriers that required her to work long hours, take on multiple responsibilities and overcome industry bias. Proceeds from book sales will go to organizations that empower young women and support mental well-being. "I hope my story becomes part of the conversation around taking up space and that it encourages others to do the same," Lynch writes. Full Story: [Fortune (tiered subscription model)]( (3/15) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Today's leadership [] [Coca-Cola Foundation, Goodwill to help job-seeking women]( The Coca-Cola Foundation is putting up $300,000 to help train women for careers in non-traditional industries such as IT, logistics, maintenance and construction. The foundation is partnering with Goodwill of North Georgia, which has reported an uptick in women interested in such jobs and projects the trend will continue. Full Story: [Rough Draft Atlanta]( (3/18) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Argonne leaders on how women can rise in their careers]( Women leaders at Argonne National Laboratory say that for women to achieve their career goals, it's important to ignore naysayers, listen to mentors' advice, embrace teamwork and remain persistent. "Even when facing challenges, your passion for what you do will help empower you to persist and overcome obstacles," says Annette Martinez, Argonne's external communications and outreach strategist. Full Story: [Argonne National Laboratory]( (3/15) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [HerStory helps women-led businesses grow with purpose]( HerStory, which sells high-end fashions and accessories from women-led brands at its Fort Worth, Texas, store and several pop-up shops, has grown rapidly since the pandemic, reaching $1 million in annual revenue thanks in part to a robust online presence. "I love empowering women and these women-led brands that are creating an impact in their communities and changing the cycle of poverty," says co-founder and CEO Tinsley Merrill Paul. 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