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RealChange director Sadhana Smiles talks about how gender equality at the highest levels benefits companies, how they can achieve this balance, and how women can push for higher positions.

Marillyn Hewson is the first female CEO of the largest defense contractor on the planet, Lockheed Martin. Hewson talks about the immense responsibility of leading 112,000 employees and dealing with the nagging voice she says held her back early in her career.

One is a fashion phenom and the other is a major force in the banking industry. British fashion designer Stella McCartney has a famous last name and celebrities pining for her clothing. McCartney talks about building her own brand and making a name for herself in the world of fashion. Citibank's Jane Fraser was named the number one woman to watch in banking. As CEO of U.S. Consumer and Commercial Banking, Fraser's learned the best way to balance the...

Two women who have engraved their names in the world of fashion; both launched their careers by creating iconic, must-have items. Tory Burch made her signature ballet flats a chic and essential accessory for fashion forward women. And one of the most well-known women in clothing design, Diane von Furstenberg took her brand to the top with the wrap dress. Burch and von Furstenberg tell us how they've grown their businesses and how they hope their success...

They are innovators and inspirations - Leading Women connects you with extraordinary women at the top of their field. As Tokyo’s newly-elected first female governor, Yuriko Koike isn’t just breaking through the glass ceiling, she is shattering what she calls the steel ceiling in Japan. She discusses with CNN's Will Ripley the professional challenges women in the country face, the impact of hosting the Olympics games in 2020, her advice for the...

Fly With Me tells the story of the pioneering women who became flight attendants at a time when single women were unable to order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a prescription for birth control. The job offered unheard-of opportunities for travel and independence. These women were on the frontlines of the battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace.

In a male-dominated field, Lynn Good stands out in more ways than one. She is the first female CEO of America's largest utility corporation, Duke Energy. She has been listed among the most powerful women in business. In this special conversation, Good opens up about a moment in her career that caused her to redefine herself and her priorities. She shares what she calls a professional heartbreak that led to one of the greatest opportunities in her...

Blanca Treviño took on a male-dominated field becoming a pioneer in the tech industry. She is the CEO of a leading IT company in Latin America- Softtek. And she is putting Mexico on the map as an international competitor. Carol Tomé knows about looking for opportunities, and grabbing on with both hands. She is the CFO of the world's largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot. And for her, leadership comes with a responsibility that goes...

Two women who've built empires from the ground up - Ornella Barra is a chief executive at one of the most iconic brands in the UK. She's been named one of the most powerful women in business and has a professional and personal life that sees her in the same circles as royal families. Alli Webb is the founder of a multimillion-dollar company in a burgeoning new industry. Her meteoric rise to the top now has her poised to take the international scene...

Sara Blakely is the woman behind one of the world's most successful undergarments, Spanx. From Hollywood A-listers to working women, Spanx has helped millions of women look their best in their favorite outfits. CNN's Poppy Harlow met with the founder of the now iconic brand. Blakely shares her tumultuous journey to success from stand-up comedian and theme park character to a billion dollar business woman. And she explains what it's like to spend most...