NAWBO Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter’s Post

Happy April! Now that International Women’s History Month is over, it feels like a good time to remind my LinkedIn community that: 🎉 Your celebrations of women shouldn’t stop April 1. 📢 Your advocacy for women shouldn’t stop April 1. 🔬 Your focus on “women’s issues” (in quotes because women’s issue are issues for all) – shouldn’t stop April 1. 🤝 Your commitment to empowering, enabling, and elevating women shouldn’t stop April 1. Don’t just talk the talk – walk the walk. March, April, June, July – every day, every month, every year.

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I think women’s groups, clubs, organizations, sororities, associations, etc. should spend their advocacy energy exclusively focused on women and equity centric policy priorities. This includes the many visits we make, individually and collectively, visiting our legislators on the hill. Exclusively. We should all sound like a broken record… on repeat. Advancing women centered and equity centered policy. What would you suggest as the top three policies women insist on… Exclusively.

Here’s what women's empowerment means in 10 lines: 1. It's about giving women the power to shape their own lives and futures. 2. They deserve the same chances to succeed and fulfill their dreams. 3. Education is key—it helps women make smart decisions about their futures. 4. Being financially independent lets women create their own success stories. 5. Access to healthcare and control over their bodies are basic rights. 6. Women's voices matter in politics—they shape the future for everyone. 7. Laws need to protect women from harm and abuse. 8. When women thrive, society thrives too—it's a win-win. 9. Fair workplaces with equal opportunities let women shine. 10. Women's empowerment is an ongoing journey—we all play a part in making it happen. Supporting women's empowerment means giving them the freedom to live their lives to the fullest. By empowering women → we empower everyone. It's a win-win for women and society as a whole. PS. Do you stand with women's empowerment? ♻️ Repost it if you stand with women's empowerment.

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is November 19th a special day? Yes, November 19th is indeed a special day with several observances and celebrations! Here are some notable ones: International Men's Day: A day to celebrate the contributions and achievements of men and boys around the world. National Entrepreneur's Day: Honoring the innovators and risk-takers who drive progress and create new opportunities. National Play Monopoly Day: A fun day to gather friends and family for a game of Monopoly. Women's Entrepreneurship Day: Recognizing the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs globally. World Toilet Day: Raising awareness about the global sanitation crisis and the importance of toilets. Have a Bad Day Day: A lighthearted day to acknowledge that it's okay to have a bad day and to show empathy towards others.

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Meaningful actions you can take to support women instead of just posting self congratulatory stuff in March Credit: Jasmine Anouna ✅PAY THEM when you invite them to speak on panels – they’ve worked for YEARS to build expertise stop asking them to be speakers without compensation ✅Subscribe to their newsletters ✅Pay for their products they've built over years of thoughtful work ✅Say their names in rooms when they're not present ✅Do NOT send a message to "pick their brains" ✅Leave thoughtful comments to their public posts ✅Introduce them to potential partners, clients: be a cheerleader ✅Share links to relevant funding / inspiring opportunities when you see them

The takeaways that Julie outlined are incredibly valuable: Hard work has no shortcuts—so true! Understanding the difference between being a leader and a manager is crucial. Leaning into others and gaining outside perspectives helps us grow. Networking internally is just as important as external networking. Great tip about having lunch or coffee dates with colleagues from different departments!