Then I'd say do it. There isn't a formula because, Tip O'Neill was right, everything is local. You really have to go to the local area and figure out what you do. Many women are every bit as qualified as a lot of the men who have declared themselves qualified. They need to proceed.
Women tend to undervalue themselves.
Look at all the politicians you've heard about who got in trouble for beefing up their resumes with a bunch of false stuff. And we tend to do stuff and forget to put it in. Yes, I think you should ask if I had fun. And, yes, I did, and I'm still having fun. If you want an eight-hour job, don't do it.