For The Girls: Women on the Rise

Self-confidence, hard work and finding connection in community are important pillars for many women in the workforce, especially as the frontier of artificial intelligence changes and grows. At the TedxBelltown Women event themed "My Hero's Journey," there was a laser focus on the importance of safety and responsibility within the use of AI.

Pregnancy is often billed as one of the most precious and rewarding chapters of a person's life, but the reality of the postpartum experience can be overwhelming, lonely, and physically exhausting. FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford sits down with Stephiney Foley, founder and chief mom at Yuzi Care, a groundbreaking platform providing parents with clinical and emotional support during their fourth trimester.

Xian Zhang, a Grammy and Emmy-winning conductor, has returned to the Seattle Symphony. This time, however, the podium is officially hers—marking a historic first in the symphony’s 123-year history.

Your path is layered with purpose! FOX 13 Seattle anchor Sabirah Rayford is back with a new edition of her Emmy-nominated series “For The Girls: Women on the Rise." In this fourth edition you'll meet a world-renowned conductor, who is one of only two women at the top of her field. Then, Rayford goes one-on-one with Phoebe Gates and other female tech leaders disrupting the status quo. Plus, an Army veteran shares her path from the front lines of service to the front lines of motherhood, and her mission to save lives off the battlefield.

Your path is layered with purpose! FOX 13 Seattle anchor Sabirah Rayford is back with a new edition of her Emmy-nominated series “For The Girls: Women on the Rise." In this fourth edition you'll meet a world-renowned conductor, who is one of only two women at the top of her field. Then, Rayford goes one-on-one with Phoebe Gates and other female tech leaders disrupting the status quo. Plus, an Army veteran shares her path from the front lines of service to the front lines of motherhood, and her mission to save lives off the battlefield.

Seattle native Phoebe Gates and co-founder Sofia Kianni are redefining female leadership in tech with their AI shopping app, Phia, which curates deals across 40,000 sites.

Brittany Davis? vision is bigger than physical sight. The blind singer and songwriter co-created Seattle Reign FC?s new powerhouse anthem.

On the summit to success, it's important to feel good, and some would argue it's just as important to look good. Fashion is a trillion-dollar industry, but is sustainability or eco-fashion a fad, or the new standard?

Lei Wang is one of several speakers presenting at this year?s TEDxBelltownWomen event. This year's theme is ?Our Heroes' Journey. For more information visit www.tedxbelltownwomen.com.

For the Girls: Women on the Rise" shares unique stories that uplift and inspire women from all backgrounds. In the third edition of FOX 13's Emmy-nominated program, Sabirah Rayford highlights women pushing past perceived limitations. From the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam-summiting the seven tallest mountains in the world and skiing from the North and South Poles- to a blind woman co-creating Reign FC's new team anthem-these stories share a theme of empowerment.

Melody Clay changed her entire life to take care of her five nieces and nephews after her brother struggled wit drug abuse. For more information on fostering in Seattle, visit: seattleymca.org/foster-parenting

The Bellevue Police Department is one of the only agencies in the country offering a weekly free self-defense class. Women from all backgrounds are learning how to protect themselves thanks to “Women Empowered.” The Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop is for women and girls ages 11 and up and has participants from across Puget Sound. Preregistration is required. Email chanaumi@bellevuewa.gov to reserve your spot.

Award-winning author Alexa West shares her best tips for female solo travel. Including, how to stay safe, feel empowered while exploring and cost saving techniques. It’s the best of the west and beyond! Follow Alexa on Instagram @sologirlstravelguide or visit her website: alexa-west.com

The psychology of how we date. What’s your attachment style in relationships? Are you anxious, avoidant, or secure? Lindsey Taylor, a developmental trauma recovery coach, is breaking down the different attachment styles.

Meet a woman who made history her story. Ret. Chief Fabienne Brooks is the first Black woman to become a commissioned deputy for the King County Sherriff’s Office. Her long, storied career in law enforcement had many firsts as well as twists and turns, including a connection to the Green River Killer case. (Flashback video courtesy: Manhunt: Live! Hosted by: Patrick Duffy)

FOX 13 Evening News Anchor Sabirah Rayford presents her second edition of “For the Girls: Women on the Rise.” In this second edition of the uplifting and inspirational series Rayford is highlighting stories of strength past, present and future. Honoring history-making women in law enforcement, business leaders, innovators and mothers.