The Female Quotient

It’s hard to believe that some of the most basic rights, which we often take for granted today, were not available to women around the world just 30 years ago – less for many of them! ?? While we continue to make progress, the longevity of these laws and regulations makes it clear that we have work to do. How many did you know? ?? #trivia #WomensHistoryMonth

Grab the keys. Pick up your bestie. Let it out. (This is self-care after all!) Fun fact: belting out a song stimulates your vagus nerve, the one responsible for calming the nervous system. ?? @dropgymeffect via Instagram

His biggest fan. Her best friend ?? Studies show that strong intergenerational bonds benefit everyone—and this sweet sibling duo is no exception. With a 12-year age gap, it’s a reminder that caregivers and role models come in all shapes, sizes—and ages! ?? brookecraig_ via TikTok

The Female Quotient began when Shelley Zalis realized how tired she was of being the ‘only’ and the ‘lonely’—one of the few women at tables filled predominantly with men, especially at major industry conferences. Facing another conference alone, she decided to invite other women to join her. A small group of women came with her to attend CES, the world’s largest tech event. 10 years later and it has turned into a global platform reaching 6 million women across 30 industries. It started with one simple idea: when we bring women together, we all rise. Shelley sat down with Women's Agenda to share the journey—how we built a community that’s breaking barriers, amplifying women’s voices, and rewriting the rules of the workplace. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbxpuvfs

At 95 years old, Catherine Kuehn became a world-record-holding powerlifter. Her secret? “It’s been easy—because no one my age was doing it.” The documentary “Strong Grandma” by Cecilia Brown & Winslow Crane-Murdoch follows Kuehn as she trains for what may be her final competition. But her story is about more than powerlifting—it’s about resilience, love, and the strength of human connection. She started lifting in her 80s alongside her late husband, Dick who has since passed. “When your soulmate is rooting for you, you just gotta do it,” she says. And she did. Because strength has no age limit. ??

Just minutes into USC’s March Madness win over Mississippi State, star guard JuJu Watkins tore her ACL—a devastating injury that will require surgery and months of rehab. Sadly, she’s not alone. Her injury highlights a bigger issue in women’s sports. Women tear their ACLs 2–8x more than men, yet only 6% of ACL research focuses on female athletes. The vast majority of sports health research? Centered on men. It’s time to close the data gap and invest in research that protects all athletes.

What happens when you bring together extraordinary women leading the future of technology? Bold conversations, powerful connections, and a shared vision for shaping AI in ways that drive real impact. During NVIDIA GTC, The Female Quotient and ASML hosted an intimate dinner to celebrate the trailblazing women at the forefront of AI, cybersecurity, and responsible innovation. As AI continues to transform the world, one thing is clear: the time to lead is now. From building ethical and trustworthy AI solutions to ensuring diverse perspectives shape the future of technology, these conversations are more important than ever. Thank you to everyone who joined us—let’s continue to push boundaries, break barriers, and create an inclusive tech future.

Proof that training in the gym is just training for life ?? ?? @chelsieashley_ via Instagram

19-year-old Alex Eala just shocked the tennis world, defeating World No. 2 Iga ?wi?tek to reach the Miami Open semi-finals—a groundbreaking moment for the Philippines! Ranked World No. 140, Eala is now the first Filipino player to ever reach a WTA 1000 semi-final. Her reaction? “I don’t know what to say!” Eala said in her on-court interview. “I’m in complete disbelief right now. I’m on cloud nine.” ???

They were called “the book women” and they delivered books every single week, rain or shine. Their inventory depended on donations, so they set up collection points at post offices, stores, and homes, helping them serve thousands of isolated residents with literature that improved literacy. Like if you’d LOVE to be a book woman.