The Female Quotient

It’s Thanksgiving weekend and that means we’re headed to see Wicked: For Good! In honor of the film, here’s a little tribute to one of our favorite iconic duos. Ariana Grande and her Nonna, Marjorie Grande, shared a close bond that stole our hearts. Nonna wasn’t just Ariana’s biggest supporter; she became a star in her own right. From red carpet appearances to concerts and screenings, her wit, wisdom, and warmth made her unforgettable. At 98, she became the oldest person ever on the Billboard Hot 100 with her spoken-word feature on Eternal Sunshine. And before passing at 99, she watched Ariana step into one of her dream roles in #Wicked. Here’s to the grandmothers who lift us up, make us brave, keep us grounded, and are always by our side.

THE BEST 👏 Tina could do it all. Happy birthday to the late legend 💕 #TinaTurner

As of last night, Robert Irwin is a Dancing with the Stars champion! ⭐️ But he has always been a champion of advocating for women's health issues. Everyone can understand and advocate for better health care for women. Answers and clear diagnoses help women live the lives they deserve. Thank you, Robert, for using your voice to reinforce the urgency behind women’s health reform and how to move from support on the sidelines to taking action. This isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s a human rights issue. #womenshealth #endometriosis #RobertIrwin

When you know your worth, you can build anything. Paige Lorenze, creator and founder of Dairy Boy, highlights the importance of knowing your value, treating every partnership as an opportunity, and approaching your work like a business deal. #FQLeaders

When “difficult” is used to describe a woman, it usually just means interesting, determined, opinionated, driven, expressive... Keep being difficult.

A health care hero risked her life to deliver life-saving vaccines to a 2-month old baby. Kamla Devi crosses mountains and raging rivers to bring vaccines to children who need protection from diseases like measles and chickenpox. In Himachal Pradesh, monsoons often cut off entire communities from basic care. Her bravery shows that access to care shouldn’t depend on geography and no one should be left behind.

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Nicole Ryan, Host of The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM’s Hits 1, shares how saying yes to a receptionist role gave her a front-row seat to the industry and opened the door to the career she has today. Every role is a chance to be seen, learn, and build the relationships that shape what comes next. #FQLeaders

In this week's edition of The FQ Newsletter: Dr. Charlene Thomas markets and helps build legends. From Wu-Tang Clan to Jay-Z, the Def Jam Recordings SVP of Marketing has spent 30+ years shaping the sound and legacy of hip-hop. She’s a 2x Billboard Women in Music honoree and a 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Player, but her proudest wins come from preserving music history and demanding space for creativity in corporate rooms. Her philosophy? “Being assertive isn’t a flaw, it’s a strength. We are what we negotiate.” Subscribe to read more: https://lnkd.in/g-Xy24Tm 

What happens in Vegas, doesn't always need to stay in Vegas! 🏎️✨ At the FQ Lounge during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, we teamed up with F1 ACADEMY to spotlight the unstoppable women driving progress on the track, in the boardroom, and across every corner of the sports industry. Women are steering the business of sports into bold new territory. From launching leagues to leading franchises, they’re not just breaking into the system; they’re redesigning it. When women are visible, opportunity follows. And when we invest in their influence, the entire industry accelerates forward. 🏁 #LasVegasGP