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CFPE's Head of Secondaries and Managing Director, Cari Lodge recently spoke at the 11th Annual Women in Private Markets Summit, hosted by Private Equity International, last week in London. Cari sat on an all-women panel to discuss "Allocating to private equity during uncertain times". 👇 Check out her takeaways below following the discussion.

I come from an industry that is predominantly powered by #women However, even today, most industries are dominated by men. In 2022, #data collected from the International Labour Organization concluded that, out of 180 countries - the #unitedstates ranks number 71 for % of women in the workforce. The percentage of women in the #workforce in the U.S is 46.38% Women remain #underrepresented at all levels, in most industries. However, know that when you call 9-1-1 it’s likely that the #hero under the headset is a #strong , #brave , #courageous #female According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report in 2021 - 74% if 911 operators are women. “People need to see leaders who look like themselves, to understand that it’s possible for them.” Happy #womenshistorymonth #womenempowerment #womenchangemakers #genderequality #911dispatch #911dispatcher #dispatchers #publicsafety #publicsector #everydayheroes

What does ten years of honoring Detroit women mean for MCR? We explore our Power of One Dedicated Woman awards and its impact in our new blog post. Read it to learn about why our ceremony on August 20th is a milestone for us. https://hubs.li/Q02LnhG80

What happens when you bring together a powerful group of HNS alumni for a quarterly microlearning session on ADVOCATING FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS? Amazing women, inspiring discussions, and powerful insights that leave us feeling reignited! Check out our HNS Alumni strategies to better advocate for your accomplishments. Thanks Emma Simpson, CPCC, PCC for facilitating this valuable conversation.

Our goals as a business are simple, and we apply organizing principles to achieve them. 1. Make sure your strategy (the words) drives action. 2. Make sure your operations (the workflows) make those actions easier. 3. Make sure your workforce (the community) is organized to achieve together. So when Erin Gallagher said she and her team needed support - we jumped at the chance to organize a group of people around an action, drive that action, and make it easier for more to join in. The Hush Collaborative refuses to follow the business-as-usual line that political neutrality is the default policy. Simply by existing, we are political. We support and will continue to support Hype Women and #hypewomenforharris because we deeply believe in women's collective power to create change within and outside systems. We believe in the power of HYPE and storytelling to bring us together, connect us, and propel us all forward. We share values, including being #honestforgood, telling it like it is, and centering truth over comfort. But most of all, we are biased towards action, in our business and in our personal lives. Doing something – anything is the fastest way to learn, grow, and create more action. If you haven't heard, Hype Women will continue the momentum of this incredible kick-off call with SEVEN MORE! Follow us. Join us. Take action.

I love this framing - Rewire - catalyze your change or pivot. If you're a professional woman, looking at a potential change or are in the midst of one, check out this retreat.

Women’s month is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate women in our lives. But we could do so much more… the real conversations need to start in our own homes and our workplaces. In what ways are we daily advocating for women? In what ways are making room for them to be heard and celebrated? In what ways do we intentionally set women up for wins? Women should not have to wait for August to feel celebrated. Our campaigns and events about protecting, standing up for and standing with women should not be a facade to please or impress the crowd, this should be a genuine desire to see women win at home and at the workplace. Women are role models, prayer warriors, and leaders to many people in their communities and circles. Personally, women have had the greatest impact on my life— their resilience to keep dreaming even though the odds are against them, the tenacity to keep going when it could be easy to quit, the audacity to serve even when not appreciated, the miracle of carrying life and raising children, the power to love, to work, and to enjoy life. The drive to honor and vouch for women should not stop when the month of August ends. It should be an ongoing pursuit… 💛

Speaking with outstanding women leaders is one of my most favorite activities! All of our journeys are different and we, collectively, learn so much from one another! Take a listen to the latest episode of Roaming with Restless Women (link in comments). You will be enriched by Paige Arnof-Fenn's wisdom and insights!

What's your word for 2024? Who better to ask than IBJ's 2024 Women of Influence! Yesterday, we unveiled these 25 amazing women who are making their mark in business, arts and public service in Central Indiana. Missed it? Discover what's been their driving force this year in this special video, and learn more about them at https://ow.ly/JWgs50TXVXr

Proud dad alert - wonderful podcast on the journey of four women in finance!