Texas Conference for Women

Diana Nyad became the first person in history to swim from Cuba to Florida — unprotected, through shark-infested waters, at 64 years old.

She is also one of the most honest voices we've ever had on Women Amplified.

"All of us only have one life. I'm not always about chasing the biggest dreams. I'm about living whatever your decision of living a full life is — and not leaving it with regrets at the end."

In this episode, Diana sits down with Lisa Bennett — our Editorial Director and Women Amplified's new host — to talk about what actually gets in the way of our goals. Not the dramatic obstacles. The quiet ones. The self-doubt, the obligations, the fear of failing that makes it easier to put things off than to begin.

If there's something you've been waiting to start — this one is for you.

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What's one dream you've been putting off? Tell us in the comments. 👇

In honor of Mother's Day, we're revisiting this beautiful moment from the 2025 California Conference for Women.

Padma Lakshmi shared a moving reflection on her immigrant mother — a woman who sacrificed endlessly to give her daughter a better life — and how that shaped her own approach to motherhood and to the world. Her mother taught her empathy, curiosity, and the art of truly seeing people.

She also spoke candidly about the push and pull of being a professional woman and a mother — and how leaning into both, even when it's hard, makes her better at each.

To every mom, every daughter, and every woman carrying both — happy Mother's Day. We see you. 🤍✨