Empowering Women Through Stories: A Year-Long Celebration at Women Rising Strong
Dear Readers,
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, I am thrilled to announce a special initiative for 2024 at Women Rising Strong: a year dedicated to celebrating and sharing the stories of inspiring women across various facets of life.
These stories are vital to me personally; they represent the threads that connect us all, weaving a tapestry of shared experience and collective strength. Each month, we will focus on a different theme, showcasing the diverse and powerful narratives of women who have made a difference in our lives and communities.
JANUARY 2024: Inspiring Mothers
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”
- Robert Browning
January will honor the foundation of all nurturing and wisdom - mothers. We invite you to share tales of mothers who have inspired through their strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love.
FEBRUARY 2024: Inspiring Neighbors
“Good neighbors make a huge difference in the quality of life.”
- Robert L. Rice
In February, join us in celebrating the women next door — those who enrich our daily lives with acts of kindness and community spirit. Share your stories of neighbors who've made a lasting impact.
MARCH 2024: Inspiring Teachers
“Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.”
- Colleen Wilcox
March is dedicated to the educators who shape our minds and futures. We're looking for stories about teachers who have inspired and guided, leaving an indelible mark on their students.
APRIL 2024: Inspiring Grandmothers
“Grandmothers are voices of the past and role models of the present.”
- Margaret Mead
April will pay homage to the wisdom and love of grandmothers, the matriarchs who weave the fabric of our families and histories.
MAY 2024: Inspiring Ancestors
“Our ancestors dreamt of us, and we dream of them. Connection is timeless.”
- Unknown
May invites us to delve into our roots, sharing stories of ancestral women whose strength and sacrifices paved our paths.
JUNE 2024: Inspiring Daughters
“A daughter is someone you laugh with, dream with, and love with all your heart.”
- Unknown
June celebrates the promise and potential of daughters, the young women who carry forward our hopes and dreams.
JULY 2024: Inspiring Entrepreneurs
“The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.”
- Roseanne Barr
July will spotlight women entrepreneurs who have broken barriers and forged new paths in the business world.
AUGUST 2024: Inspiring Women in Science & Technology
“Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.”
- Rosalind Franklin
August honors women in science and technology, trailblazers who have expanded our understanding and possibilities.
SEPTEMBER 2024: Inspiring Women in Arts
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
- Edgar Degas
In September, we turn to the women in arts who express, challenge, and inspire through their creative visions.
OCTOBER 2024: Inspiring Women in Healthcare
“Caring is the essence of nursing.”
- Jean Watson
October is all about women in healthcare, those compassionate warriors at the forefront of healing and care.
NOVEMBER 2024: Inspiring Women in Sports
“The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her; but the strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.”
- C. JoyBell C.
November shines a light on women in sports, exemplifying determination, strength, and the spirit of competition.
DECEMBER 2024: Inspiring Young Women Leaders
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”
- Sheryl Sandberg
December celebrates the young women leaders who are shaping our future with their vision and courage.
As we journey through 2024, we invite you to share your stories, reflections, and tributes to these extraordinary women. Let us weave a tapestry of narratives that not only honor these women but also inspire and empower each one of us. Click here to share your story and become a part of this empowering journey.
We'd love to hear which theme you're most excited about. Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let's continue to uplift each other and celebrate the incredible power of women's stories.
Happy holidays and here’s to a year of powerful storytelling and celebration of women's strength and resilience, a core mission of Women Rising Strong.
Warm regards,
S.A. Sterling