Why We Need More Women in Leadership: Interview with President Meaghan Blight

Girls Talk Healthy Aging

Join Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski as they sit down with Meaghan Blight, the President of Wesleyan College, the first college chartered to grant degrees to women in the world.

President Blight shares her remarkable journey to leadership, navigating the challenges and triumphs along the way. As a mother balancing a demanding career, she sheds light on the importance of having a supportive partner who shares domestic responsibilities, enabling women to pursue leadership roles.

President Blight passionately advocates for women's empowerment and emphasizes the significance of women stepping into leadership positions. She offers invaluable advice on returning to school later in life, emphasizing the transformative power of education.

Tune in as President Blight shares how her career ignites her passion and encourages listeners to find what lights them up inside. She underscores the vital role education plays in advancing social mobility.

At the end of the episode President Blight announces an exclusive offer for a 10% discount on a Master's Degree program at Wesleyan College for Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast listeners. Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with wisdom, empowerment, and practical insights for women navigating the journey of leadership and personal growth.

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President Blight is the 26th President of Wesleyan College which was chartered in 1836 in Macon, Georgia. More than 180 years later, Wesleyan continues to educate women to do the extraordinary in their professions and in service to their communities. Wesleyan offers the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees, as well as eight pre-professional programs - allied health, athletic trainer, dental, engineering (dual degree), law, medicine, pharmacy, seminary, and veterinary medicine. They also offer Graduate Degrees. They offer in-person and online programs.

BONUS OFFERING: PRESIDENT BLIGHT IS OFFERING A 10% discount on an online Master’s Degree program to the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast listeners.