Leading the Way: Holding Your Own Light
March is here, and with it comes Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate, honor, and reflect on the power of women who have paved the way before us. But if there’s anything I’ve learned on my journey, it’s that the best way to lead isn’t by following someone else’s path—it’s by holding your own light and stepping forward with courage.
Too often, women are taught to dim themselves—to shrink, to soften, to blend in. But history tells us something different. The women who made the biggest impact didn’t wait for permission to shine; they decided to step fully into who they were, and in doing so, they changed the game.
The Power of Personal Illumination
Holding your own light means trusting your vision, even when it feels like no one else sees it yet. It means standing firm in your worth, your ideas, and your truth—even when the world tells you otherwise.
For me, this journey has been deeply personal. There have been moments where I questioned whether my voice was strong enough, my brand impactful enough, my art worthy enough. But each time I dimmed my own light, I felt disconnected from the very thing that made me, me. And every time I chose to shine anyway, doors opened, connections deepened, and I found myself exactly where I was meant to be.
💜 Try my favorite affirmations: look at yourself in the mirror and smile when you say these.
My light is limitless, and I shine unapologetically.
I am a beacon of possibility, inspiring others to embrace their truth.
Every step I take in my authenticity opens doors meant just for me.
My presence is powerful, my voice is necessary, and my impact is undeniable.
I trust my journey, and I am always guided toward my highest self.
💜 This Women’s History Month, I challenge you to ask yourself?
TELL ME: Where am I dimming my own light? And what would it look like if I let myself shine unapologetically?
Women Who Led by Example
Look at the women who inspire us the most—Audre Lorde, who unapologetically demanded space for Black queer voices in literature. Angela Davis, who refused to back down in the fight for justice. Issa Rae, who built her own lane when Hollywood refused to give her one. These women didn’t wait to be chosen. They chose themselves.
That’s the energy we need to bring into our lives, our businesses, and our communities. Not waiting. Not asking. But deciding that we are enough, as we are, and stepping into that truth fully.
Conclusion
The best way to lead is not to copy someone else's journey but to embrace your own. Whether you’re an artist, an entrepreneur, a leader, or a dreamer, your light matters, your voice matters, and your impact matters.
So go ahead. Take up space. Say yes to yourself. Show up fully and unapologetically. Because when you do, you give others permission to do the same. And that is how we truly make history. 💜🥂
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