The Female Quotient

DREAM BIG. These #Oscar winners took the stage over the years, not only to accept awards for unmatched talent and hard work but to remind us that our dreams are worth chasing. 💫 Who's tuning in tonight? 🙋♀️

Women innovators are game changers. Margaret Knight revolutionized packaging with her invention of the flat-bottom paper bag. But she didn’t just create—she fought for her rightful credit and became one of the first women to receive a patent. In the FQ Lounge at #SXSW, we’re bringing some of that same BIG creative energy—bold ideas, fearless leaders, and necessary convos (always)—and of course, celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth! Join us March 8 - March 9—When we invest in women, we invest in economic growth, innovation, and stronger returns. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gZ95dNku 

Taylor Swift just made history—again. 🎶 She’s officially the first female artist to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify! From record-breaking albums to sold-out stadiums, her impact on music and culture is unmatched. #TaylorSwift

In communities around the globe, women are driving transformative change—yet their stories often go untold. Join us in the FQ Lounge @ #SXSW as we amplify their voices, reshape media, and redefine representation. Don’t miss these powerful conversations. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gZ95dNku

Being above the title of a film is a badge of honor for actors. It shows that your presence in itself is a selling point for the film. For “Roman Holiday,” it was stipulated in Gregory Peck’s contract that he was to be the only actor to have their name above the title. This was commonplace for Peck at the time as a leading man. But once he started production with #AudreyHepburn, he quickly realized she deserved top billing. And his prediction came true, she went on to win the #Oscar for the role. Who’s watching the #AcademyAwards this weekend? 🙋♀️

The creative revolution is here — and AI is leading the charge. Join us in The FQ Lounge @ #SXSW to hear from Jessica Cobarras, Head of Revenue Marketing at Asana, on how AI is transforming creative strategies, enhancing human ingenuity, and reshaping the future of brand storytelling. Don’t miss this powerful conversation with leaders from the world’s most innovative brands. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gZ95dNku

Nigerian star #Tems has made history as the first African woman to own - in part or full - a professional team in the U.S., adding to the growing number of African women who are beginning to take ownership in clubs outside of Africa. Joining the ownership group of San Diego FC, she brings her passion for creativity, culture, and community to the world of sports. From topping global music charts to now empowering young talent in soccer, Tems is only getting started!

One compliment. One act of compassion. A ripple effect that changed an entire industry. More than 50% of nail salons in the U.S. are owned by Vietnamese Americans—because one woman saw an opportunity. In the 1970s, Hollywood star Tippi Hedren received a simple compliment on her manicure. She took action—teaching 20 Vietnamese refugee women the art of nail care. Women empowered women. And an entire industry transformed. Tippi was a woman on a mission to help others rise. Thank you Jason Chu for the history lesson! 🎥 @jasonchumusic via Instagram

Soft skills aren’t soft—but they are harder to measure. That doesn’t make them any less critical to strong leadership. Michelle Froah, Global Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, SVP of Corporate Solutions at ETS shares how her team is working to quantify these essential skills—so individuals can grow them and get the credit they deserve.

Dr. Green made history in 2014 when she developed a revolutionary cancer treatment that uses lasers and nanotechnology to eliminate cancer in mice after only one 10-minute treatment in just 15 days with no observable side effects. “No chemo, no radiation, no surgery. It is a game-changer for solid tumors,” she said. Today, she’s working to raise the money to cover the human clinical trials and FDA approval expenses ($90 million) but systemic bias is holding back critical research like this. The Stanford Social Innovation Review found that nonprofit foundation leaders of color having inequitable access to social networks which is a major barrier in accessing funding. 92% of U.S. foundation presidents are white, and about 75% of white people have entirely white social networks. When Black scientists and researchers face bias in funding, it keeps life-saving innovations from emerging. Dr. Green is one of the few Black women physicists in the U.S. and only the second Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.