Today we celebrate a sisterhood of women.
Women. Ladies. Girls. Yes. You.
Last week, I was on Snapchat having a mini rant about women and competition when a song came on and the line that triggered my thoughts were, “I can love you better than she can….”
And so, as I was driving I began to think, “When did women begin competing with one another? Why do we think it is OK to tear another woman down?”
Can another woman cook better than me? Sure.
Can another woman write better than me? Sure
Can another woman decorate cupcakes better than me? Sure
Can another woman package the snack better than me? Sure
Does that mean I need to go and outdo her or talk about how she thinks she is better than everyone? No.
Change your perspective.
Instead of feeling the need to compete with her or tear her down. Compliment her. Tell her she is amazing.
We are here to support one another. Encourage one another to get better and better and better. Lift one another up with love and compassion. Stand behind her because she is leading a path for other women and she is someone’s role model. Someone is looking up to her and you have no idea what path has led her to create the greatness she is giving the world.
I promise you — your words are powerful and have potential to change her world.
To my Single Mothers…
I get it. There is always someone peeking around the corner waiting to tear your down. At least that is what we have led ourselves to believe. And while it may feel true, you have the power to change the course of how people see you.
Walk tall. Stand tall. And know that you are just as great as the women around you. Because here is what I know they are scared to say:
You are amazing.
You make being a single mother look so easy.
I wish I had as much courage as you.
You always have it all together.
I admire you for your tenacity.
I promise you that if anyone said those things to you right now, you would find a way to bring that compliment down a notch to make yourself look less than. Why? Because we don’t believe we are those things. And I am here to tell you this moment, you are exceptionally fabulous just as you are.
You have more skills than most CEO’s that run Fortune 500 companies darling. You run a mini empire and you do it damn well.
I know some days it is tough to pull up your super single mom panties and keep being positive. And I telling you right this very second. Keep going. Be the best version of you that you know how to be.
Some of my favorite quotes I adore for the ladies
“I am woman phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.” – Maya Angelou
“I am my own woman.” – Evita Peron
“A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” – Melinda Gates
“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” – Janis Joplin
“Women don’t realize how powerful they are.” – Judith Light
“I am a woman with thoughts and questions and shit to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will.” – Amy Schumer
Stay fabulous and amazing,