International Women's Day 2025

Last Sunday, on a sunshine-filled yet very winter-like cold afternoon, around fifteen ladies came together for a luncheon to celebrate Spring.

Yet, we didn’t openly realize at the time that we were gathered together to celebrate each other.   

We came together because of our two lovely hosts, whom we all adore. The connecting thread was a former (or current) place of employment. That company, which began as a logical means to an end, i.e., collecting a paycheck and building our careers, became something more.

You see, these women, individually and together, are a true powerhouse of strength, resilience, intelligence, grace, and, well, love.

Of the women in attendance, a few were my closest friends, some I barely worked with, one or two I met for the first time that day, and others I hadn’t seen in years. For me, it was a mix of a reunion, a little networking, and, most of all, connection.

There was so much laughter, discussion, story-telling, and that true connection.

Lovely ladies who powerfully lunch

Some may say it was just lunch, but towards the end of the afternoon, my lovely friend, Tina, said it perfectly: “Can you believe the amount of power and strength that is in this room?”

Power in the corporate sense of driving a company forward, but also power in building each other up, empowering one another for each person’s greater good.

Strength in, well, being a woman and all that it includes - supporting each other in whatever stage we are in throughout our lives, allowing each other to be seen and heard, and celebrating one another.

So, on International Women’s Day, may we remember and celebrate the powerful, well-known women who have allowed us to become the incredible women we are. Yet, most importantly, may we celebrate the women in our own lives who lift us up, support us, and celebrate us. Now, that is power.

Happy International Women’s Day 2025!

Happy International Women's Day