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I think the best way to describe what being a woman means to me is to share what aspect of my life makes me most proud, and that's being a mother. Also what it took to become a mother, and how it completely changed my perspective on what it means to be a woman the day my son was born. Motherhood has really brought out the good, the bad and the ugly out of me, I'm both my best and my worst self. The unconditional love I share with my son is one of the deepest and truest relationships I know. Being a woman means being compassionate and vulnerable towards our loved ones without feeling weak for doing so. It means being selfless & empathetic whilst also being strong & assertive. Being a woman is A LOT, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
While there are many women that inspire me, I always go back to one - Maya Angelou "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Just one of her many quotes that I reflect on that inspires me. I believe she personifies what it means to be a woman, her story is extraordinary, and a true testament of courage & strength.
Don't dull your sparkle to make others comfortable! and if you want something, just ask! The worst they can say is no.
I think it takes a lot of courage and alot of risks to start a business. I have never thought myself to be a very confident person, and I have always been cautious - so taking risks wasn't really in my DNA. But the day after I quit my full time job to work on my business full time I found out I was pregnant. While fear & panic would have usually been running through my body, it was actually quite the opposite that happened. I think knowing I was about to be a mother only gave me the courage & strength to really give my all to my business in order for it to succeed.
Being a woman to me is about being resilient and strong and yet caring and gentle. Growing up I was always surrounded by strong women who taught me a lot about being a woman. Motherhood has always been a big part of that as we have a big and traditional Greek family and we grew up close with my aunts & uncles & cousins & my siblings and their families. Becoming a mother myself has been such a huge part of my journey as a woman that I am so incredibly proud & grateful of.
I am so fortunate to have so many strong and inspirational women in my life. My late grandmother (my mum's mum) who I was named after, inspired me with her strength and resilience to survive the second world war in Greece when she was only about 3 and to make it to Australia and work her butt off to create a family, a business and a home. She was a strong matriarch in our family. My mother and my aunties are also such a hard workers and amazing mothers and cooks and inspire me daily. I am so grateful for our big family.
Work hard for what you want because nothing worth having comes easy. And from the incredible book by Don Miguel Ruiz – The Four Agreements; Be impeccable with your word; Don’t take anything personally; Don’t make assumptions; Always do your best.And read more books! I love reading and I wish I had started reading more non-fiction books earlier.
Gosh where do I start! I have learnt so much! One big one is that I cannot do everything myself and that it is ok to outsource things to other talented people. Team work makes the dream work! Another big one is that I don’t know everything and I am ok with that & that I am constantly learning and growing as a team member and as a boss.
To me, being a woman means being myself unapologetically. Through sharing my ideas, pushing boundaries, and finding my own voice, I can prove that gender should never restrict us to the cultural boundaries of how a woman is expected to be. Women are all unique, and that’s the beauty of it.
My mum - she entertains and inspires me every day.
Work harder, travel more and make as much money as you can while you're young.
My energy is best spent on the areas that I am good at. Hire out to experts in the areas you're not good at and surround yourself with people that will help you achieve your goals.
I don’t know if it’s IWD looming, or Grace Tame to thank - but I’ve been pondering this a lot recently. Even with the world being a little weird lately, I feel like there’s never been a better time to be a woman. I’m excited that conversations around gender bias/rights are on the up, that female comradery and community is gaining momentum and that stigmas are being challenged on both a professional and a social level. Sure, we’ve still got a fair way to go, but geez we’ve come a long way - and that is SO worthy of celebration! So for right now, that's what I'm choosing to focus on - playing a part in the process.
I find I'm most inspired by my peers rather than trailblazers/figureheads persay. I’m lucky to be surrounded by a network of uniquely talented and strong women who inspire me at different levels daily. Some successfully run their own businesses. Others are mothers stepping up to the responsibility of raising their sons/daughters to be the best people they can be. Some are quick to call things out or stand up for what they believe is right. ALL of them are legends and there's something I can learn from each of them.
A LOT! Mostly it has allowed me to explore and expand my own resilience, which I've come to find super empowering. It's also a trait that I feel everyone should actively work on strengthening. The unpredictability of the past few years has reiterated to me just how little we have control over, and the importance of nuturing and appreciating what is within our power.
To me, being a woman means so many things. As women we are strong, powerful and assertive, but at the same time compassionate and vulnerable. We can show these qualities without feeling weak.
Which woman/women inspire you and why?My Yiayia's (grandmothers) are my biggest inspirations. They are both so strong; coming to Australia with nothing and building increible loving families while building a life here in Australia.
Surround yourself with good people & do all things with love.
It would have to be my worth. I think I second guessed myself so many times and in some ways put myself down. But as ive grown, ive come to learn my strengths and worth.
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