MC Power Play 2025 - Half Version

Power plays out in so many areas of our lives. But the concept can be complicated, especially for women. Too much power and you're unlikeable. Not enough, and you risk not having a seat at the table. So what should power mean to us? What should it be used for and who should have it? These are the kind of questions we're exploring at Marie Claire, both at our Power Play events, where we gather and celebrate influential women, and in our coverage of politics, money, career, and leadership.

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NIKKI OGUNNAIKE

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“Power is not a singular, oppressive force but a dynamic, transformative energy that resides within each of us and the communities we build.”Sade Lythcott

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Flag Football Star Diana Flores on the Collective Power of Women's Sports – "I bet if you see a female athlete succeed, you're going to cheer with her."