The objectification of women in the media and an unattainable level of beauty. How this ‘desirable beauty’ can destroy the self-worth of many young girls and women. Finding my voice and using it without the fear of judgment.

I have also been challenged as a woman to balance home and work. I feel women in our society are not given enough time to celebrate their children and raise them without feeling like they’re missing out in the professional world. I’ve always felt that I had to make a choice between the two and although I wouldn’t trade staying home and raising my children for anything, I feel as though I am often judged because of it. I don’t know why some women choose to break other women down..

I feel as if women have so much potential to encourage and learn from each other. My work makes this topic so much more relevant because learning to live openly, with courage and authenticity starts in childhood when young girls are easily influenced by the women around them.

1. Once the shooting began, I felt beautiful all day.  I think it was the trust I put in all of you, and the chit-chat, and the love and warmth you all put forth the moment you walked in the door.  Maybe when a person is in the presence of all that, they become relaxed and natural, and the true self shines, and who doesn’t feel beautiful when that happens?