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Forbes Power Women Summit Brings Leadership Into Focus
The 2026 Forbes Power Women’s Summit brought together women leaders from business, sports, healthcare, fashion, media and other fields for discussions on leadership and influence. Serena Williams, Gunjan Kedia, Kate Ryder and other speakers addressed entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and social impact during the September 10 event. Key Takeaways Serena Williams discussed increasing women’s influence over investment decisions through Serena Ventures. Gunjan Kedia discussed her leadership as the first woman to serve as U.S. Bank CEO. Kate Ryder addressed gaps in women’s healthcare through Maven Clinic. Leena Nair discussed human-centered leadership and innovation at Chanel. Speakers also addressed women’s sports, maternal health, entrepreneurship and leadership. Forbes Power Women’s Summit Brings Leaders Together Women leaders from business, sports, healthcare, fashion, media and other fields participated in the 2026 Forbes Power Women’s Summit on September 10. The 14th annual event centered its sessions on leadership, influence, entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and social impact. Serena Williams, Maven Clinic founder Kate Ryder and U.S. Bank CEO Gunjan Kedia were among the executives and entrepreneurs who spoke during the event. Other participants included Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair, model and entrepreneur Cindy Crawford, Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu, Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit, NASA astronaut Christina Koch and
Survey Examines Mental Health During Perimenopause
A survey of more than 2,000 U.S. women found many respondents experienced anxiety, depression, and isolation during perimenopause and menopause. The findings provide new insight into the emotional impact of midlife hormonal changes and the challenges many women report managing alongside everyday responsibilities. Key Takeaways A survey of more than 2,000 U.S. women examined mental health during perimenopause and menopause. Many respondents reported anxiety, depression, isolation, and feelings of being overwhelmed. Women aged 40 to 49 reported greater emotional challenges than older participants. Brain fog and sleep disruption were reported more frequently than hot flashes as disruptive symptoms. A menopause specialist said hormonal changes and life responsibilities can contribute to emotional symptoms during perimenopause. A survey examining perimenopause mental health found that many U.S. women reported emotional challenges during the transition to menopause, with anxiety, depression, and isolation among the most commonly reported concerns. The survey included more than 2,000 women between the ages of 40 and 64 experiencing perimenopause or menopause and provides new information about the emotional effects many respondents associated with this stage of life. The findings indicate that mental and emotional symptoms were a significant concern for many participants. Respondents also reported feeling overwhelmed by daily
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Women’s Sports Gain More Sunday Spotlight Across ESPN This Fall
Women’s Sports Sundays is extending into fall 2026 with 11 weeks of programming on ESPN, led by college volleyball and NWSL matches. The expanded schedule begins Sept. 13 and adds WNBA postseason coverage, women’s boxing, college basketball and WTGL, giving the network a longer Sunday framework for women’s competition. Key Takeaways ESPN will run Women’s Sports Sundays for 11 fall weeks beginning Sept. 13. The announced slate includes 10 college volleyball matches and five NWSL matches. NWSL Decision Day on Nov. 1 will put all eight league matches across ESPN platforms in the United States. WNBA playoff coverage, MVPW boxing, women’s college basketball and WTGL are also part of the fall mix. ESPN is carrying Women’s Sports Sundays beyond its original summer run, turning a nine-week programming block into a fall schedule spanning multiple women’s leagues and college sports. The change keeps women’s competition in a recurring Sunday window that ESPN introduced after Sunday Night Baseball moved to NBC. The summer version centered largely on the WNBA and NWSL. The fall schedule shifts college volleyball into the lead role while retaining soccer and adding other sports. Women’s Sports Sundays Expands to 11 Fall Weeks ESPN announced the extension Sept. 9,
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