Kamala Harris Delivers Uplifting Message on Courage and Resilience at Women’s Summit

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a rare public appearance this week, speaking at the Leading Women Defined Summit in California. Her message? A powerful call for courage, self-reflection, and the strength of community in times of uncertainty.

While she’s kept a low profile in recent months, Harris returned to the stage with a personal and heartfelt speech aimed at encouraging leaders—especially women—to embrace their voices, even when facing fear or doubt.

“Courage is contagious,” she said, repeating the phrase more than once as the audience nodded along. Harris emphasized that courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear, but rather the willingness to speak up and act even when fear is present.

“Real courage is saying, ‘I feel afraid, and I’m still going to do what I believe is right,’” Harris explained. “It’s standing up not just for yourself, but for others who may not yet feel strong enough to stand.”