Happy Women’s History Month! As a woman-owned and operated business, we couldn’t be more delighted to celebrate the women who continue to push us forward every single day. This recognition is especially important to me at this time, because of how the pandemic has profoundly impacted women. The economic fallout has been dubbed a “she-cession” that has disproportionately affected women of color.
This past year, we’ve seen just how much women have sacrificed and accomplished under impossible conditions. Women have been the ones putting in overtime as frontline healthcare professionals, essential workers, community leaders and organizers, and most importantly, caring for their families during these difficult times.
As we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor, a first responder, we honor the women who have blazed trails and guided us through the most perilous times in recent memory. As we prepare to emerge from this dark season, it’s the perfect time to appreciate the brilliance, talents, and ideas of the remarkable women in our lives. In the spirit of the well-known African proverb, “if you support a woman, you support a nation.” In other words, when women get the support and opportunities they deserve, we all benefit and win.
Today and every day, we celebrate every woman for the voice she carries, the presence she commands, and the courage she inspires. As we spring forward, I am inspired by the hope that #TheFutureIsFemale.
In this edition of the Huddle, we’re going to explore ways to support people who are grieving, identify ways to say “No” and really mean it, and establish habits that give our brains a well-deserved break!
