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Dismantling DEI policies will hurt women in corporate America

Dismantling modern DEI policies will hurt women in corporate culture, especially in heavily male-centric organizations, experts warn.

The shift away from DEI policies: Women in the workforce

Saturday is International Women's Day. It comes as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at several companies is being rolled back.

Creating spaces that matter for women: The power of authentic community

In an era where connections are ubiquitous yet often shallow, the need for authentic community among women has never been more crucial.

NC Supreme Court unveils portrait of first African American woman to serve as justice

The Supreme Court of North Carolina unveiled the portrait of retired Associate Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson, the first African American woman to serve in the state's highest court and the current dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

WRAL staff

Women in leadership: Why representation matters and how to foster it

Explore the ongoing challenges women face in leadership roles, from lack of representation to the dual burden of professional and domestic responsibilities.

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

After attending two screenings of “Show Her the Money,” Grace Ueng shares ideas to change the funding future for women founders, which will result in better returns for everyone.

Amanda Lamb: Fall renewal

Most people consider springtime the season of renewal. As flowers rise out of the soil, spreading their colorful petals, we come out of the cocoon of winter and allow ourselves to bloom with the return of the warmth.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

'Perseverance really pays off': UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

"To see our beautiful planet truly just changes your perspective on how lucky we are to be alive," Karsen Kitchen said. "If everyone had the chance to see that, the world would be a better place."

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Amanda Lamb: What does it mean to be ageless?

I remember my mother once telling me that when you get older, you are still basically the same person you were when you were 16. Sure, you don't look the same. You have more life experience, more wisdom, and hopefully, better coping skills, but the core you is still the same.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

Trump rally shooting put scrutiny on Secret Service women. Here are the facts.

After the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, critics of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, questioned the qualifications of the U.S. Secret Service director.

Grace Abels and Madison Czopek, PolitiFact reporters

'We feel stuck': Child care needs limit women's workforce gains

The share of women in their prime working years who are in the labor force has reached new highs coming out of the pandemic, hitting a record 78.1% in May.

Sydney Ember, New York Times

Amanda Lamb: Digital reinvention at any age

I've learned more in the past six months than I've learned in six years, especially when it comes to social media and marketing. For those of us (shout-out to fellow Gen Xers) who didn't grow up with the internet and its many facets, understanding how to use it to our benefit is not necessarily intuitive.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

Amanda Lamb: What you see...

I had a lot of time to read on my recent vacation, and I found myself connecting with words in a way that I had not been able to do when my life was so frenetic.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

Amanda Lamb: Unsinkable

One of my guests on AGELESS recently said something that got my attention. She said that she appreciated it when women shared their knowledge, that we can't "hide the keys to the kingdom" because unless if we share what we know, "all boats will rise."

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

Amanda Lamb: When I grow up

What do an accomplished actress, a champion for people living with disabilities, a dancer from South Africa, an IBM executive turned etiquette coach, and a former NFL executive turned teacher have in common? They're my guests on AGELESS: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb this month.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

Island-born, global leader: Microsoft's Hodge has special connection to NC

Rashida Hodge, CVP, Customer Success Data & AI at Microsoft, spoke to WRAL TechWire about her work around the world, her role as a leader of color and her she honors her mother by helping others get their start in engineering careers.

Amanda Lamb: On their shoulders

One of the themes of my podcast, AGELESS, is how women stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. We stand on the shoulders of our mothers who stand on the shoulders of their mothers.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

Your Breast Cancer Risk Assessment score can help determine cancer risk. Here's how it's calculated

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Scores are a tool used by medical professionals to help determine a patient's risk of developing cancer.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Thousands of NC women lose insurance coverage for gynecologist visits

Thousands of women in North Carolina found themselves without an OB/GYN after their providers and insurers failed to reach an agreement on coverage.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Women leading the way in construction industry celebrate Women in Construction Week

The construction industry isn't always a career path women consider when looking at their future - but this week, women in construction are gathering to celebrate and spotlight the many opportunities.

Re-invention, inspiration: Amanda Lamb's new podcast shares women's stories

All the women I have interviewed have one thing in common, they have walked across hot coals and lived to tell their stories.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL contributor

UNC WBB player alleges hearing racial slur at Reynolds Coliseum

Both schools released statements condemning the incident, expressing their commitment to creating a safe environment for all athletes.

8 personal development events especially for moms

When you're a mother, it can be overwhelming to think about taking time to invest in yourself. It's true for moms who work at home with their families, and it's true for moms with careers outside of the home.

Stephanie Llorente, WRAL contributor

Amanda Lamb announces new podcast for women over 50

She's been gone from our WRAL family for less than three weeks, but Amanda Lamb is not one to let grass grow under her feet. She has a brand new podcast, "Ageless: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb," about women redefining themselves after 50.

Jackie Saxton: Woman of the year transforms lives through Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding Academy

Jackie Saxton, Woman of the Year, leads Helping Horse to transform lives through therapeutic riding. Heartwarming stories of triumph, unity, and growth unfold in the Triangle community.

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer