“Raise my hand more in class and take the lead on group projects.”

Organizer of Circles at George Washington University

“Look at how I balance work and life as a husband, father, and manager.” (She got both.)

Member of a Circle at Enterprise Rent-a-Car

“Lean in to the joys and challenges of being a single mum.”

Member of Circle called “Ladies of Life Science”

“Host pop-up events in Iraq for female entrepreneurs.”

Founder of a Circle at the American University of Iraq

“Take that computer science class I feared since coming to college.” (She got an A!)

Organizer of several Circles at Harvard University

“Help teenage victims of sex trafficking step out of their past and into their future.”

Leader of a Circle for sexual abuse victims

“Run for my firm’s governing board.” (She won.)

Member of a Circle at a major law firm

“Write a book that encourages girls in China to pursue their dreams.”

Member of a Circle combatting “shengnu,” the stigma of being “leftover women.”

“Propose to my boyfriend.” (He said yes.)

Founder of several Circles in the Twin Cities

“Help other immigrants get their English certifications so that they can find work.”

Founder of a Circle for Latina immigrants

“Apply for an internship that I thought I was too young for.” (She got it.)

Leads a Circle at University of Michigan