Happy International Women’s Day!
Here’s to women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.
In true denu style, we asked four questions in the spirit of uplifting and celebrating each other. Today we share the words of wisdom from women we admire.
Kiralee
Share one thing that you’re proud of women for.
“I really love it when women support other women, when we raise each other up and encourage each other to have a go at something new or a new venture. New projects or starting a new business can be really scary. I loved the support I got from my friends when I first started my business. I don’t think I would be here today without them. I also love it when women don’t compete with other women. There is enough room for everyone.”
Share one hope you have for women.
“That we can remain confident in our ability to take time to ourselves… to do the exercise and relaxation activities to rejuvenate our bodies and minds. Too often, women, including me don’t spend enough time on self-care. I’m a big believer in making sure the grownups in the family take care of themselves so they can take good care of their families and those around them.
What is one thing you admire about the women around you?
“Their ability to juggle and continually prioritise. I know people say we shouldn’t juggle and multitask but that’s just unrealistic in this world if you want to be a mother and have a career.
Most of my good friends are mothers and most of them work full or part time so this skill is paramount if we want to active anything we want and have time for ourselves and our friendships as well.”
What is one thing you would like to say to inspire someone reading this quote?
“Believe in yourself and embrace the opportunities around you. I say to my kids sometimes all it takes is just saying yes.”
Hilary
Share one thing that you’re proud of women for.
“Finding the voice to call out unacceptable behaviour and comments which we may have previously ignored.”
Share one hope you have for women.
“That you truly understand self-care is not selfish - it’s essential.”
What is one thing you admire about the women around you?
“How supportive, understanding and non-judgemental they are. Oh, and also how much bloody fun they are 😊”
What is one thing you would like to say to inspire someone reading this quote?
“Run a bath, add some bath salts, light the candles, and get in!”
Rita
Share one thing that you’re proud of women for.
“Fostering optimism in the face of adversity.”
Share one hope you have for women.
“That we prioritise taking time for ourselves.”
What is one thing you admire about the women around you?
“Collaboration, commitment, diversity, and respect.”
What is one thing you would like to say to inspire someone reading this quote?
“Mistakes are what makes us grow. Spend less time reflecting and more time embracing.”
Em
Share one thing that you’re proud of women for.
“Especially during lockdown, I saw such resilience and strength of spirit in women who were doing so much- for their families and friends, neighbours and colleagues. Working from home, schooling, counselling, motivating, making life as “business as usual” as possible. Out of a difficult time, such stories or strength and resilience have lasted, and voices were found.”
Share one hope you have for women.
“My hope for women is that strength of spirit and resilience is something that all women continue to self-invest in and nurture. It shields us when we need it!”
What is one thing you admire about the women around you?
“Sense of humour and practical sense of making it happen!”
What is one thing you would like to say to inspire someone reading this quote?
“Search for your voice, be brave and enjoy the learning.”
I’ll leave you with my thought-provoking question of the day: how would you answer these questions? I’d love to hear your story.
Sarah
Founder
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