Behind almost every woman who rises is a circle of women who helped her get there. Some encouraged her when she doubted herself. Some told her the truth when she needed to hear it. Some opened doors, shared opportunities, celebrated her wins, or simply gave her a safe place to say, This is hard.

The Circles We Keep: How Sister Circles & Female-Led Networks Amplify Leadership explores the extraordinary power of those relationships. Blending research, history, practical guidance, reflection, and authentic stories from women across the country, this book takes readers inside sister circles and female-led networks to discover how they begin, why they matter, what keeps them strong, and how they can transform both women and their leadership.

But this isn't simply a book about having supportive friends. It's about replacing competition with collaboration. Isolation with belonging. Scarcity with abundance. And the idea that one woman must succeed alone, with the far more powerful belief that women can rise—and bring others with them.

Whether you already have a circle, are searching for one, or are ready to create one yourself, The Circles We Keep offers both inspiration and a roadmap. Because the people we surround ourselves with matter. And sometimes, the circle we keep changes everything.