"The Third Metric"

As a young female getting ready to start my career, I am fascinated by "The Third Metric" conference hosted by Arianna Huffington and Mika Brzezinski that happened earlier this month.

Have you read anything about it? Arianna and Mika brought together a group of female leaders to discuss the challenges women still face in the business world. I didn't even know it happened until I stumbled across the event coverage on the Huffington Post website. After reading about it and watching some of the video feed from the event - it quickly became one of my biggest dreams to attend the (hopeful) second annual!

Mika Brzezinski
Photo Credit: World Affairs Council
of Philadelphia (linked)

You might have seen Mika's book, Know Your Value, in my Recommended Reading along the sidebar. She brings attention to something most women (and men) just naturally overlook: Women are still not recognized or compensated for all of their contributions.

This Third Metric conference was based on the same idea. Women have come so far, yet there are still many double standards that challenge us everyday. The inspirational women that took part in the Third Metric conference started the conversation: The idea is to change women's mindsets on what defines success and make the changes that we can control to feel fulfilled and empowered. 

So this is my shout out to the Third Metric. I wanted to write a special post about it because I feel so strongly on the subject. The Third Metric encompasses many thoughts that inspired this blog. My goal is to be a confident young female professional.. but that doesn't make it easy! However, it can only get better with a number of powerful female leaders speaking out and encouraging the conversation.

As we reflect on the progress women have made in the last 100, 50, even 20 years.. I think it's safe to say there is even more to come in the next 20 years! And I am excited to be a part of it. So that's my girl power post for the day :)