READING | Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service edited by Michael Lewis: In its review of this collection of essays, The Guardian declared, "This eye-opening, multifaceted ode to public service ... feels both urgent and moving."

WATCHING | American Murder: Gabby Petito on Netflix: This 3-episode docuseries by Netflix covers the death of Gabby Petito, who was killed by her fiancé Brian Laundrie in 2021 while road-tripping across the U.S. According to a report last year by 2 U.N. agencies, 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day in 2023.

LISTENING TO | "Women's Role in Shaping Future Elections, Part 2: Voter Perceptions & Political Realities," an episode of the Future of Political Consulting podcast by the American Association of Political Consultants: WPLN President and Founder Larissa Martinez joined host Amanda Iovino  for this episode to examine how gender shapes voter perceptions, campaign strategies, and election outcomes — from whether voters hold women to different standards, to how media portrayals and partisan divides affects attitudes toward women in leadership!

EXCITED FOR | WPLN is launching a new program, "Lead in Style"! WPLN's new program will provide women with the opportunity to learn the practical skills to elevate their professional and personal brand. Stay tuned for more details!

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