Polished Network
Polished gathers women to navigate the workplace and explore faith together in authentic community.
12/30/2024
đź“Ł Did you hear the news? đź“Ł
Polished is merging with .
Or, as we’ve been saying around the (virtual) office, Polished is moving forward!
We truly couldn’t be more excited about this partnership.
Together, we will continue our shared mission of emboldening women in faith and work so they can reach their God-given potential with confidence.
None of this is possible without YOU.
As we come together, we need your support. The logistics of merging two organizations include a financial cost. We are raising $40,000 to carry us through to this next chapter. Will you consider giving to help us reach our goal?
In addition to the cost of merging our organizations, Polished is committed to continuing our imperative work of emboldening women in their faith and work through the end of 2024.
Your gift enables us to continue offering:
Chapters—We support 10+ local chapters across the nation. These chapters meet monthly to give women the connection they crave, the professional development they deserve, and the gospel encouragement they need!
Collaboratories—These leadership-development cohorts are designed for women who want to take their work to the next level. We currently have six groups, and several will launch in January!
FREE Resources - Our website hosts a collection of FREE resources to encourage women in their faith and work! From Bible studies to educational videos to professional development guides, our resources are accessible to all, thanks to the generosity of our donors!
Give today to help us close out the year strong!
Give today at this link: http://polishednetwork.org/give
12/27/2024
According to McKinsey & Company’s 2023 report, women still hold only 30% of senior leadership roles globally, and only 8% of women in the workforce hold C-suite positions. It’s not a lack of ambition. According to an October 2023 article on http://forbes.com/ , women have just as much ambition as men. But even today, women are forced to navigate obstacles to their leadership advancement. When women struggle with being seen for our contributions, when we feel isolated or like an “only,” when we have a dream for what we want to accomplish through our work that is met with one roadblock after the other, it’s easy to wonder “do I really have what it takes?” or “can the work I do really make a difference?” or “how hard do I need to work to add value?”
This is an all-too-common experience for women that leads to negative repercussions for everyone. Diversity in leadership is proven to contribute to better business outcomes, and the lack of support for women in the workplace hinders the very diversity we need.
Keep reading full blog at PolishedNetwork.org/blog
🎙️ The Tension of Joy
Authentic joy isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s not “sticky sweet” or superficial. Real joy lives in the tension of our lived experiences—it honors both the beauty and the struggle. 🌿✨
In this week’s episode of The Polished Podcast, Catrina Ballard dives deep into the meaning of real, authentic joy and how it comes from within, no matter the circumstances around us.
💬 What does authentic joy mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective!
✨ As we transition to 4word, we invite you to continue the journey with us on the Work Love Pray Podcast, where we’ll keep amplifying stories of women who are leading with faith and purpose.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now at the link in our comments.
✨ Together, we can end this chapter strong! ✨
Polished Network has created a space where working women can grow in faith, community, and purpose. As we merge with 4word, we remain committed to emboldening women in their faith and work.
🎯 Our goal? Raise $40,000 by the end of the year. Less than 2% of charitable giving in the U.S. goes to organizations supporting women —that’s why your support matters.
🤝 Will you partner with us today? Give now to support our mission and ensure this impactful community continues to flourish.
💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share in the comments how Polished Network has impacted your life.
👉 Click the link in the comments to give today
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