“Women Supporting Women” – Talk vs. Actions

W omen Empowerment and the phrase "Women Supporting Women" seems to be a hot topic these days. Based on my own experience and conversations with people around me, I am torn towards the subject. Is it just a "nice thing to say" or is something that elevates you as a person if you are using this phrase? Women Empowerment is a movement that is supposed to encourage women to support one another, help out, celebrate accomplishment - it is supposed to be uplifting and encouraging. However, is the topic just leaving women wondering where these supportive women are in their lives? Seldom is this support actually being put to action. I feel supported whenever I people around me are happy for me and my accomplishments and I love celebrating with others. As an entrepreneur, I know the effort that goes into landing a brand partnership of your dreams, being featured in a high level magazine or launching a product - but all these accomplishments and many more need celebration!

I want to use this post to encourage you all to truly appreciate the people around you and celebrate with them, lift them up when they need it and encourage them to be the best version of themselves. Toss the people who only ask for you to be there for them, and do not care to do the same for you. Ridding yourself of the "excess" people in your life is incredibly rewarding for yourself and will make you feel a lot better about yourself. Encourage those who are there for you. Keep these women in your life who truly belief in the action of Women Empowerment, and not only in the one sided theory of it all!