The journey is complex, colorful, and worth the climb. I don’t think the rung is broken. I think it’s evolving—and asking for something most of us were never taught to value. This piece is for the woman who is doing everything she thinks is right, and still finds herself questioning the rules, the signals, and whether all the gold stars are enough.

Support isn’t a soft benefit—it’s a strategic one. Research continues to show that peer-based coaching, belonging, and structured growth opportunities drive real advancement for early-career women. Here’s what the data tells us—and how it shaped the foundation of IN+PLENTIFUL.

What does “readiness” really mean when feedback is vague and the path is unclear? This post explores the internal questions ambitious women face—and how support, visibility, and belonging shape what happens next.