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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Take The Lead is proud to announce the return of its flagship event, the Power Up Conference 2025, taking place August 25–26, 2025 at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. This year's theme, "Courage to Lead," will act as a rally for leaders ready to rise, disrupt, and drive change in a world that demands bold vision and action.

The two-day experience kicks off on August 25 with an unforgettable VIP Dinner and Private Concert featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dame Marina Arsenijevic. This exclusive evening of elegance and inspiration sets the tone for what promises to be the most powerful Power Up yet.

On August 26, the main conference will bring together a powerhouse lineup of speakers, thought leaders, and trailblazers who are redefining leadership across industries. Attendees will gain cutting-edge insights, forge high-impact connections, and leave with actionable strategies to lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. As part of the program, Take The Lead will also honor David Smith and Brad Johnson—renowned co-authors of "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace" and champions of inclusive leadership—for their outstanding contributions to advancing gender equity in leadership.

"Power Up 2025 is not just a conference—it's a launchpad for the next generation of transformative leaders," said Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President of Take The Lead. "This is where purpose meets power, and where courageous leadership becomes unstoppable."

Why You Can't Miss Power Up 2025:

• VIP Dinner + Private Concert with Marina Arsenijevic (Aug. 25)
• Main Conference packed with visionary speakers and leadership breakthroughs (Aug. 26)
• SHEposium: A curated showcase of women-led brands redefining innovation and impact

Featured Voices Include:

• Gloria Feldt, Cofounder and President, Take The Lead, author of Intentioning: Sex, Power Pandemics and How Women Will Take The Lead for (Everyone's) Good
• Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, Founder, Women Connect4Good Foundation, author, Timeless Women Speak
• Felicia Davis, Founder and CEO, Haus of Vocal Empowerment
• Estela Barraza, Living Healthy & Active
• Aly Palmer, Amy Ziff, and Elizabeth Ziff, the indie rock trio BETTY
• Christine Brennan, CNN/ USA Today Sports Journalist, author of On Her Game
• David Smith and Brad Johnson, co-authors of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace
• Marina Arsenijevic, composer and concert pianist and PBS star
• Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman, APCO Worldwide

About Take The Lead:
Take The Lead is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving gender parity in leadership across all sectors by 2025. Founded in 2013 by Gloria Feldt and Amy Litzenberger, the organization accelerates this goal through research-based training, mentoring, coaching, and its signature 9 Leadership Power Tools. With a commitment to intersectionality and inclusion, Take The Lead prepares and propels women to lead with confidence, purpose, and intention—creating a more equitable and prosperous world for all.

SOURCE Take The Lead