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In Their Own Words

In Their Own Moments

From bold breakthroughs to everyday wins, these snapshots showcase women celebrating progress on their own terms.

From Aesthetic Nurse to Multi-Unit Medical and Operational excellence leader. 13 years of experience in the medical aesthetic space has transformed me into a dedicated, passionate, driven leader always looking to level up my teams.
Leah Bell BSN, RN
Leah Bell BSN, RN

Senior Clinical Educator Medical Operations

From Aesthetic Nurse to Multi-Unit Medical and Operational excellence leader. 13 years of experience in the medical aesthetic space has transformed me into a dedicated, passionate, driven leader always looking to level up my teams.

launching of "Glitz By Samar" online store
Summer A Gray
Summer A Gray

Trichologist & Menopause Coach

launching of "Glitz By Samar" online store

A proud moment at Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), where I completed my PhD.

Graduating from Goldman Sachs One Million Black  Women: Black in Business program
Kia Chatmon
Kia Chatmon

Founder & Principal Grant Strategist

Graduating from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program

How she did it

Real stories from women who navigated challenges, growth, and transformation.

Our Contributors
Krystal Williams Kim Cone Christina Grant Anita K. Mann

How She Balanced Visibility With Privacy

Women navigating public roles while protecting their inner lives.

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Nicki Scolaro Bland Daniela Múnera Ángel Rosa a Lopez Charlotte Cushman

How She Learned to Trust Her Experience

Stories of women who stopped second-guessing what they already knew.

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Maria Christina  Mendoza Lizzie Bowdridge Melissa Taylor Lourdes Lulu Buck

How She Found Meaning Beyond Her Job Title

Women sharing identity shifts outside of work.

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Brandi McLees Kate Marie Parrish Denise Meyer Alyssa Ostroff

How She Navigated Leadership During Uncertainty

Stories of women who led without clear answers.

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Juliana Olarte Mayra Gomez Sanchez Dr. Natalie Halloran Jitka Bedford

How She Learned to Work With Fear Instead of Against It

Women reflecting on courage that coexisted with fear.

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Angela N. Woodard, MS Krystal Walker Francine Bradley Arthur Nikole D Cabrera

How She Found Confidence After Reinventing Herself

Stories of women who became someone new and owned it.

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Kimber  Olson, PhD, MSW Renetta  Monique Cheston Alma Torrealba Claire Babin

How She Learned to Rest in the Middle of Growth

Women sharing how they paused without losing momentum.

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Danielle Garcia

How She Built Influence Without a Title

Stories of women who led through impact, not hierarchy.

Our Contributors
Lisa Rose Zarcone

How She Navigated Workplace Change She Didn’t Choose

Women sharing resilience during unexpected organizational shifts.

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Tabitha  Blanton

How She Navigated Leadership While Caregiving

Women balancing leadership roles while caring for others.

Our Contributors
Ella Shahbazian

How She Built Confidence in a Room She Was New To

Women reflecting on entering unfamiliar spaces and finding their footing.

Our Contributors
Dezerae Fish Dorothy Harriet Nix

How She Learned to Be Seen Without Shrinking

Stories of women who embraced visibility without dimming themselves.

Our Contributors
Alisha Rice

How She Learned to Lead Without Burning Out

Stories of women who redefined leadership without sacrificing their health or joy.

Our Contributors
Ashley Ross Linda Bostwick Sherrell Lisa Ostrander Pam Thomason

What Women Learned About Themselves After Letting Go Of Control

Stories of women who surrendered the need to manage everything and found peace in the unknown.

Our Contributors
Morgan Vitale Cynthia Valenti Vivian Martin Stacey Hamilton

How She Reclaimed Her Dream After Putting It On Hold For Years

Women discussing the dreams they paused and eventually returned to with more strength and clarity.

Our Contributors
Isabel Riley JiAna Rae Dollarhide Sara Chujun Li Amy Kleist

When Women Found Courage In A Moment Of Total Uncertainty

Stories of women who faced unknowns with bravery even when there were no guarantees.

Our Contributors
Morgan Newman, DNP, RN Tami Fowler Karlie Caroline Sikorski Jacqueline Terry

How She Learned To Slow Down Without Feeling Guilty

Women sharing the moments when rest finally felt earned and allowed.

Our Contributors
Cheryl Texeira Valorie Lasley Alexia Stringer Bailey Antonelli-Galizio

What Women Found When They Stopped Chasing Other People’s Approval

Stories about discovering freedom, clarity, and authenticity beyond validation.

Our Contributors
Markita Boyce Amanda Kotanen Lisa M. Landry Kacie Pritt

How She Rebuilt Trust In Herself After A Series Of Wrong Turns

Stories of women who learned to trust their instincts again after past mistakes.

Our Contributors
Marguerite Hockley Wendy L. Rachor Rachel Ortiz Stephanie Whitehead

When She Realized She Didn’t Need To Be The Strong One All The Time

Women reflecting on moments when vulnerability became their real power.

Our Contributors
Eva Nika Tara Brewer Rachel Heath Michelle Elizabeth Gabaldon

How Women Found Their Identity After Letting Go Of Old Labels

Personal stories from women who stepped beyond the identities they had outgrown.

Our Contributors
Susan Keup Sara E.  Meyer Dara Koenig Shalini Sunkara

The Moment She Realized She Was Stronger Than She Thought

Stories of women who discovered unexpected resilience in moments of pressure.

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Amy Leigh Dorsey Nefertari Council Sheena Thompson Brooke Bobincheck

How She Learned To Accept Good Things Without Feeling Unworthy

Women sharing how they embraced success, love, or recognition without self doubt.

Our Contributors
KJ Blattenbauer Shala Barnett Kandise  M. Finley Lisa Gambrell

When Women Realized Their Voice Was Their Superpower

Stories from women who discovered that speaking up was the key to their growth.

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Lucinda Lewis Venessa Riojas- Furlong Rajarajeshwari Ragampudi Keri Tietjen Smith

How She Made Peace With Who She Used To Be

Women reflecting on their past selves with compassion instead of judgment.

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Kara Davis Mia Hurst Pallavi Pande

What Women Learned When Everything Fell Apart

Stories of rebuilding, rediscovering, and redefining what matters after deep challenges.

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Ethel Louise Burnett Nairy Kenderian Kellie Grutko Jessica Mumford

How She Found Meaning In The Hardest Moments

Women opening up about the painful chapters that taught them the most.

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Vicki Teetor Lailani Ruiz Dr. Rita Renee LaDonna M Joseph

How Women Learned To Live Without Constant Permission

Experiences from women who stopped waiting for approval and started acting on their own authority.

Our Contributors
Trenna Xavier Tatiana Grasso Karen Ayoub Angela Parker

When She Realized She Was The One Holding Herself Back

Stories of women who confronted their own fears and stepped out of their own way.

Our Contributors
Sharleen Chandra Samantha Cooper Frances Gentry Natalia Blackman

The Choice That Changed Everything

Women sharing the single decision that became a turning point in their lives.

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Kirti S. Gadre Kirsty Coler Adyna K. Pressley Diamond Ford

How Women Chose Themselves After Years Of Choosing Everyone Else

Stories of women who reclaimed their needs and identities after long seasons of self sacrifice.

Our Contributors
Rae Phoenix Rohus-Wells Victoria Eyland Danielle Handfield-Pardo Noreen Qamar

The Moment She Finally Believed She Was Enough

Women reflecting on the turning point where self doubt loosened its grip.

Our Contributors
Beverly Risk Tanya Brown Alia Zaidi Kamna Sagar

When Women Realized They Were Allowed To Want More

Stories from women who stopped settling and admitted they were meant for something bigger.

Our Contributors
Jacqueline A. Biggio Danielle Garcia Rae Lashea Laura Spale

How She Found Confidence After Everyone Underestimated Her

Stories of women who turned doubt into drive and proved they were capable of far more than others expected.

Our Contributors
Emily New Michele Knox Nicole Huff Lakisha Stevens

How She Left a Job That No Longer Fit

Explore how women trusted their instincts, left behind comfort zones, and found purpose on their own terms.

Our Contributors
Elsa Polanco Jaclyn Fierro Diedra Wilson Jessie McDowell

How Women Dealt With a Belligerent Colleague and Found Strength in Professionalism

From setting boundaries to finding allies, discover how women navigated tense workplace dynamics with resilience and turned challenges with colleagues into lessons in leadership.

Our Contributors
Angelina Canelli Sophie Youngs Nicole Connell Monique  Samantha Laughlin

How Women Found the Courage to Ask for a Raise and Advocate for Their Worth

From difficult conversations with managers to celebrating the wins of self-advocacy, discover how women asked for what they deserved and redefined their value at work.

Our Contributors
Katie McDaniel Gertrude Danso Kumi Michelle Neyrey Hilary Lozar

How She Did It: How Women Stepped Away From a “Safe Job” to Build a Business From the Ground Up

From walking away from a steady paycheck to pitching their first clients, discover how women embraced risk and turned their vision into thriving businesses.

Our Contributors
Shannon Van Buskirk Maria Fraser Theresa Neudecker Ana Handley

How Women Rose Above the Weight of Comparisons and Found Strength in Their Own Unique Path

From social media pressures to professional competition, explore how women stepped out of the shadow of comparison, embraced their individuality, and discovered true fulfillment by honoring their own path.

Our Contributors
Alma Contreras Natalia Lopez Melendez Dana Elaine Siliven B.A. Sierra Westfall

How Women Broke Free From the Perfectionist Trap and Learned to Thrive With Progress Over Perfection

From learning to release control to celebrating progress over perfection, discover how women overcame the perfectionist trap and found freedom, growth, and confidence in their journeys.

Our Contributors
Alma Contreras Natalia Lopez Melendez Dana Elaine Siliven B.A. Sierra Westfall

How Women Embraced the Lessons of Their Mothers’ Strength, Sacrifice, and Unshakable Determination

From quiet sacrifices to bold acts of resilience, discover how women drew inspiration from their mothers’ examples and transformed those lessons into courage, ambition, and leadership in their own lives.

Our Contributors
Kathleen Rhodes Ana Cosino-Mize Elvie Garcia Martha Gonzales

How She Balanced Confidence With Humility in Leadership

Stories of women who learned to walk the fine line between being confident enough to lead with authority and humble enough to stay authentic.

Our Contributors
Eliza Maria Rios Guisao LeAnn Daley Tamara Webb Keyonna Taylor

How She Created Opportunity When None Existed

Stories of women who refused to wait for doors to open — and built their own paths instead.

Our Contributors
Amanda Deen Dayna Galganski Annaleah Morrow Leslie DeCraene

How Women Learned to Speak Up When No One Was Listening

How she spoke up, stood tall, and claimed her place at the table — turning moments of doubt into defining moments of strength and leadership.

Our Contributors
Joyce Salisbury Tammy Raica Stephany M Simien Yamini Munipalli

Balancing Ambition With Life’s Demands and Finding True Fulfillment

From career milestones to personal growth, read the quotes of these dynamic women on how they’ve built balance in a life where career goals and family often pull in different directions.

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