The Truth About Sisterhood
Digital Magazine
Our Team
Editor In Chief,
J. Monique Gambles, LMFT MFA
Webpage Consultant,
Aqib Jamil
Managing Editor,
Yolonda Stillwell-Williams, M. Ed
Content Director,
J. Monique Gambles, LMFT, MFA
Y. Chantz, BA SLP, SHRM CP
Communications Enthusiasts,
ASL instructor, Writer- Brooklyn, New York
"Women In Leadership: A Gift Or a Curse"
Hon. Dionne Brown-Jordan, M.S. Psychology
Author/Writer, Certified
Life Coach, State Committeewoman
for the 46th Assembly District-
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, New York
"Fostering Leadership and Sisterhood: A Path to Empowerment."
Sharon Session-Thomas, M. Ed
Educator, Daughter, Mother, Writer
Editorial
Felicia D. Gibbons, M. Ed
Former Assistant Principal DISD, District Test Coordinator, DISD- Lancaster, Texas
"Leadership Crisis, Or Do Leaders Just Not Know How to Lead?"
Sonya Parker Goode, CLC, CAMS-I
Director of Community Outreach
Grant Halliburton Foundation, Dallas County
"Women in Leadership: Break the Glass Ceiling by Using Your Voice for What’s Right."
Kesha Townsel, M.S. Ed, SDL
Assistant Principal, New York City
Public Schools, Brooklyn, New York
Leadership: Bridging The Gap in Sisterh"ood
Our Mission
The mission of The Truth About Sisterhood is to motivate women through a digital publication to break stereotypes, encourage responsible behavior, and cultivate a sisterhood that empowers and backs women.
Our Values
All women, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, social status, or beliefs, should be treated with respect. We do not bash women, nor do we indirectly use our voices to harm women.
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Letter from the Editor,
It is a common statement that leaders are born–not made, yet what if both are possible? When women are placed or called into leadership, they are often more scrutinized than men, fail at higher rates, and have to jump through hoops to be taken seriously. Often, these leaders have to compromise values to sit within a male-dominant platform.
Amongst other women, trust issues can arise, competition overshadows support, and some women leaders miss opportunities to mentor because they are stuck in old patterns or afraid their ideas for changing the status quo will not be received. But what if they were received? What if women could trust themselves in leadership roles and operate without fear, jealousy, competition, or in a man’s shadow? Become part of a sisterhood that keeps women moving forward.
Editorial
Sharon Session-Thomas, M. Ed
November 8, 2023
Many people aspire to be leaders – some for power, some for money, some for respect, and some for the contribution they’d be able to make to better the culture of society or community.
Regardless of the motivation guiding one to leadership, the many problems one may have to solve, or questions one may have to answer, there is yet one question every leader should ask themselves, but few readily know an answer to – What am I following?
As a teacher, and the leader of a classroom, the answer could be, “I’m following the curriculum.” As an officer or a leader within the community, a probable response would be, “I’m following the law.”
While these things are undoubtedly necessary for the success of the leader and the constituents that follow, how many leaders would be willing to say “I’m following my heart?” . . . and now abides by faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love . . . 1st Corinthians 13:13.
When love leads, what impurities would be able to follow – – – for long? We must remember what the leader follows, and so shall the constituents also follow. What falls from the head, covers the body. What better covering is there than love? So the next time you find yourself leading a corporation, leading a small business, or just leading a line, ask yourself, “ What am I following?”
If you look in front of you and see love, you are going in the right direction.