“Sisterhood is important because we are all we have to stand on. We have to stand near and by each other, pray for one another, and share the joys and the difficulties that women face in the world today. If we don’t talk about it among ourselves, then we are made silent by the patriarchy, and that serves us no purpose.” Ntozake Shange

Now Hear This

“There’s always a healthy need for socialization and recently all different types of interactive experiences have been delved into. From Bitch and Swaps to Speak Easy birthdays, everybody has something they’ve thought about “experiencing” and now is the time. Often new trends of styling and profiling make their way on the scene, and with this being a most self-expressive time – there is nothing to be doubtful about. Whatever…or whoever you are passionate about, these are literally the moments in all of our lives to “go for yours”. As we are being forced to realize, (if we haven’t already) no one will take you seriously until you take yourself seriously.”

J. Monique Gambles, LMFT

"We are designed for connection. We are not designed to be doormats, used, to live in fear, be abused, expected to take care of someone, or be in one sided relationships. I’m single because I haven’t found my other whole person (or she hasn’t made it clear). I can use the excuse that, financially I’m not ready—but that isn’t true. And so long as I don’t expect a woman to take care of me, or want her money, (because I want the same thing) I am ready."

“A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink.” —Gina Carey, independent filmmaker, singer

“We’re Not Going Back.”

“That’s the refrain from Kamala Harris as she campaigns to be the next president of the United States. “We’re not going back!” The question for me, though, as women, have we really turned the corner as leaders??”

“The woman who doesn’t require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet.” —Mohadesa Najumi, writer, social scientist

Womanhood

“If women weren’t so powerful, our voices and contributions wouldn’t feel like or sound like a threat. If women understood this and valued this, perhaps this presidential race wouldn’t be so close. WOMEN are the backbone of the American Dream. We tip the scales one way or another. And if we are truly being honest, women have probably made the difference in the elections for the past 25 years or six election cycles. Womanhood is also about the courageous steps we must take to better ourselves. Beyond self-care.”

“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be." —Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady of the United States

What is Leadership?

“. . .And change is probably the hardest thing to do. I just saw a story on Instagram about the new Mexican female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. As most of you know, Spanish, as the other Romance languages, has genders, female and male. For example, chair is feminine, while car is masculine. Most words that end in A are feminine, and those that end in O are masculine. There are some exemptions: for example, the word for president is “presidente.” In her forceful speech as new president of the United States of Mexico, Mrs. Sheinbaum advocated for a change in the Spanish language. She said that all occupations have both the feminine and the male nouns, such as “abogado” for men and “abogada” for women, but there is not a feminine word for PRESIDENT.”

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” —Madeleine Albright, politician, diplomat

Continuing the Spirit of National Women’s Small Business Month

“As we move past National Women’s Small Business Month, it’s important to continue celebrating and supporting the remarkable contributions of women entrepreneurs year-round. Women-owned businesses have become a driving force in our economy, fostering innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening communities in meaningful ways.”

The Day After an American Election

“While numerous articles may offer well-intentioned strategies for managing stress, many miss the mark by overlooking the complexities of intersecting identities and social dynamics. It’s difficult to digest or suggest these “tips” when clients express deep-seated fears regarding their existence or livelihoods. Recommendations like “just turn off your social media,” “focus on what you can control and what positive actions you can take,” or “practice mindfulness” fall short; they often ignore that the real concerns extend well beyond the election date itself. For many, the following days and weeks carry significant implications for their lives.”

Ayanna Shanks, Brooklyn, New York

I’ve done my civic duty and cast my vote in this year’s Presidential Election. AND NOW THIS SHIT….

THE WAIT.

I don’t know about you but, I’m anxious. I don’t think Ive ever been this worried about an election before. There is literally nothing left to do but wait, and hope America gets it right.

Hope that voters decide to vote for democracy and the rights of the women and girls in their lives. Hope that human decency prevails and hate loses.

Hope that Americans have had enough of incompetence and embarrassment in the White House. Hope that we have a fair and Democratic election. Hope that there is not another J6.

Hope that we wake up on November 6th to our first Female President.

Join us next year to find out what shit . . .,

Women!

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