Yet growing up I was part of a social/christian circle where strong women in leadership were silenced. We were not encouraged to have a voice. Please hear me. I am not bitter about my upbringing. I am grateful for all the positive experiences that helped shape the woman I am today. But I always wrestled with the fact my voice as a woman didn't seem to matter much. We were not encouraged in the area of leadership where I now know some of my gifts and abilities lie. I was not encouraged to have a voice and if I did, my thoughts were considered nonsense. Thank goodness my parents believed in me and encouraged me. But I definitely did not feel valued as a woman in leadership.
One thing that is continually surprising me about having my own business with Beautycounter is I am being exposed to strong women not only in this industry but other women in business who are making a difference. Who are rocking their businesses. It excites me! I want to be around those that inspire me!
I have this creative energy and leadership abilities that need to be utilized. But I also have this tape that has been running in my head for years, thanks to some childhood comments made by my siblings that says I am "socially inadequate." That says I not worthy. That says I am not smart. I am smart. I am worthy. I am smarter than many people know! Sadly I have been lacking confidence for far too long. Beautycounter has given me confidence, has given me a voice. I am one that needs to know I am making a difference in my part of this planet. This Beautycounter movement is changing laws. We are part of something big. I would have never approached my MP before to talk about the health regulation industry. Years ago,strong women fought for our right to vote and declare us persons. They battled mockery and persecution yet kept fighting for our rights. I am part of a movement that will have lasting impact on our world. It feels good to educate.It feels incredible to be surrounded by ordinary women who are making an impact. It feels good to have a voice without being silenced or turned away because I am a women. I am learning so much from these women and about myself. I met some incredible women not that long ago at a style session I had at Smithery Style!
I totally felt myself at my style session and loved the connections I made with these inspiring women. Shop your shape is their unofficial motto. They loved on me a huge dose of self confidence in my body that is changing for the worse in my opinion. Age + Menopause= not fun! But, I left feeling great in the clothes I was wearing gained some cool styling tips that will help me embrace this body God created and its ever changing tides.
Remember,
" You are free, you are powerful, you are good, you are love, you have value, you have a purpose. All is well." (Abraham Hicks) And you are fierce!
