Confidence in Community
Savannah James has gradually emerged into the public sphere over the two decades of her husband LeBron James’ basketball career. Despite staying out of the spotlight to focus on their private life and children, James made her public debut by launching a podcast. Her slow public engagement, contrasting with the highly visible world of professional sports, was influenced by her internal journey towards self-confidence.
A pivotal moment for James came three years ago when her daughter expressed a desire to emulate her, focusing on her appearance. This prompted James to reflect on the example she was setting and on her own sense of accomplishment. Feeling she had not achieved much in life, James sought to develop her self-confidence further.
James connected with individuals like April McDaniel, a friend and founder of the agency Crown + Conquer, who had significant experience working with LeBron James. Living in southern California, James had access to numerous wellness retreats and personal development workshops, though many women’s networks she encountered focused on professional networking and advancement, which did not resonate with her personal development goals.
Together with McDaniel, James co-founded Let It Break, an organization serving as a personal development platform and community for women. The organization, launched in June 2023, began with 100 members and operates primarily in Los Angeles and New York, with plans to expand by 2025. Offering classes on conscious living, breathwork, and manifestation, Let It Break does not prioritize professional titles, aiming instead to empower personal development that can be applied across all areas of life.
For James, founding Let It Break marked a significant personal milestone and has contributed to her growing self-confidence. Reflecting on her daughter’s comments, she now views such admiration as a significant achievement and recognizes her previous strengths, recognizing the growth as building upon existing foundations.
Additional Headlines
A noticeable gender gap exists in early voting, with more women casting votes than men in several key battleground states.
Canva, co-founded by Melanie Perkins, indicated a nearly 20% increase in its valuation, uplifting it to $32 billion after a share sale.
Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD, addressed allegations of extravagant spending, emphasizing a need for context about GLAAD’s work.
- Female Founders Fund achieved a significant milestone by returning its first fund, marking a successful investment journey.
Movers and Shakers
Sarah Amico has been appointed chairman and CEO of Jack Cooper Transport.
Blue Shield of California named Deneen Vojta as executive vice president for health solutions.
Camco welcomed Lisa Schoder as chief marketing officer and Danielle Conner as chief operating officer.
Myrobalan Therapeutics appointed Robin Kleiman as chief scientific officer.
Tavus introduced Effie Goenawan as head of product and Julia Szatar as head of marketing.
- Susie Kuhn joined Wolverine World Wide as president of the company’s active group.
On the Radar
The influence of a group chat on Congress is explored in an article in Elle.
- An article highlights a powerful but lesser-known fashion designer in the Washington Post.
Parting Words
Chanel CEO Leena Nair commented on the all-male group depicted in a picture of Chanel’s senior leadership during a Microsoft visit, questioning the image’s fitting representation.
