Women's Equality Day

It's always great running into phenomenal and inspirational young black women. It's so refreshing to meet women who aren't afraid to say hello and carry a genuine spirit. The images we see of black women on TV are very misleading because there are successful black women out there that aren't "mean girls," and actually want to help other women succeed as well. I attended a Women's Equality Day mixer hosted by the Mayor of DC and I connected with great women of color. Everyone looked great dressed in shades of yellow and gold. As we continue the fight for Women's Equality, I hope that more women will stand together encouraging, inspiring, and helping one another to live out their dreams.

Happy International Women's Day!

“If any female feels she need anything beyond herself to legitimate and validate her existence, she is already giving away her power to be self-defining, her agency.” -bell hooks, Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics

Today we celebrate the beauty of being a woman. I salute those resilient women making a difference in their communities, the workplace, and the world. It isn't always easy but we make it happen working full-time jobs, leading in every industry, building businesses, teaching the next generation, cooking the best meals in the world with babies strapped across our backs, all done with style and grace. I am empowered by the amazing women in my life to continue to be the best I can be, to lean in, and step out on faith in the midst of my fears, and I will support and uplift my sisters along the way. 

Lean In

I finished reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook) last week on the flight to Miami. This is such a great book! I would recommend this for any woman looking for inspiration and encouragement on how to move up to higher-level leadership roles in the workplace. No matter your industry or what your goals may be; this is the book for you. Women have achieved a lot but we have so much further to go. We have a lot of fear that we may not be good enough compared to our male counterparts, and we stop our own growth and success. We must lean in and reach higher and support our sisters along the way.  Just think: What would you do if you weren't afraid?

"In addition to the external barriers erected by society, women are hindered by barriers that exist within ourselves. We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in." 

Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In

2.24.07

February 24^th marks five years in the fold of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc! I have been truly blessed to be a part of this amazing sisterhood. I love my sisters; they are dynamic, strong, and just fabulous women. We help each other in every endeavor. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.