International Women’s Day: Messages From Trendsetters
Trendsetters BEKA, Mikako, Leomie Anderson, Paige Powell, and Gina Mignano share what a phenomenal woman means to them and who the phenomenal women in their lives are.
Beka
“For me, a phenomenal woman is someone who lets themself sit in and evolve through the deep discomfort that liberation brings. Like the cocoon of a butterfly, they withstand changes before emerging from the comfort zone into the multicolour realm of their imagination. They dare to be brave, embodying that liberating energy that says, “Life is short, I am allowed to be.“
I find Brene Brown to be the epitome of a phenomenal woman. She has done so much to emancipate the global mentality around courage, sewing back in the need for vulnerability as true strength. I feel this shift in mentality has knocked down roadblocks we’ve faced as women and helped us pave a new path where our internal narratives about our ourselves are allowed to be unendingly wondrous.
Let us not underestimate the power of liberation. Let us surround ourselves with women who light the match, who encourage self-love over self-actualisation and energise our imaginations for our one precious gift of existence. “
Mikako
“Lots of information flying around,
So many words, so many voices,
I am attracted to people who are living their own lives in the midst of all this.
No matter what form that may take, people who are standing as they should be. It is very beautiful.
When I think back, I realise that everyone around me is living their own life, and I am energised by their presence...❤️🔥
Cherish yourself as you are always. “
Leomie Anderson
“A phenomenal woman brings to mind someone who is able to be confident and unapologetically herself in a world that tries to tell her to shrink. I regard Emma Grede as a phenomenal woman because she’s not only an inspiring business entrepreneur but also an amazing mentor who has guided me throughout my journey in the business world.“
Paige Powell
“Women are unbelievably strong, creative, and community-minded. There is a phenomenal woman in all of us – she is who we are when we connect and lift other women up. Trailblazers like Reese Witherspoon, whose company produces female-driven narratives, or Dolly Parton, who paved the way for respect for all women in the music industry, show us how big we can think. A rising tide lifts all ships, and there’s never been a better time for women to support each other through creation, collaboration, and conversation.“
Gina Mignano
“To me, a phenomenal woman is simply a woman – no qualifiers needed. She embraces her sensitivity, embodies her strength and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. She’s constantly training her courage muscle, the one that shapes her determination, resilience, and light.
My phenomenal woman is my mom. Having raised my sister and me on her own, she set an example for anyone who crossed her path. She's an extraordinary woman who doesn’t care what people say about her, who works hard for her daughters, and never complains. She is caring and strong, courageous and loving. “
