In honor of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight the she-wolves of Fullmoon Digital Media. Because, honestly, the Pack would not be the absolute unit of synchrony that it is without them. We’ve passed the mic to these indispensable women to share a bit about ourselves, our accomplishments, and why Women’s History is something to bark about.
In this article:
- Meet Pack Ladies
- Opinion: What does Women’s History/Rights mean to you?
- Introspection: What is some way you have contributed to the betterment of women or of your own self?
- North Stars: What woman+ do you admire as a mentor(s) or role model(s)?
- Being a Dream Employer
Meet Pack Ladies
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. … It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
– Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
Being a safe person for my nieces and nephews. It makes me happy to know (specifically for the two oldest ones) that they aren’t afraid to tell me anything and everything. That means more to me than any other tangible thing ever will.
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
– Maya Angelou
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
The most meaningful accomplishment or experience of my life is being a mother. It’s completely changed who I am as a person.
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“Hear me as a woman./Have me as your sister./On purpled battlefield breaking day,/So I might say our victory is just beginning,/See me as change,/Say I am movement,/That I am the year,/and I am the era/of the women.”
– Amanda Gorman
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
Recognizing years ago that I can’t help others without putting on my own oxygen mask first… and following through. Teaching myself the difference between toxic sacrificial beliefs and healing empowering values as a catalyst for bettering the world in my life’s wake to make meaningful impact, leaving behind outdated, ruckus attempts. Knowing it’s up to me to be an example for my nieces and nephews, and all those in the world who seek to live a life harmonious with their passions and humanity.
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“Women’s rights is not only an abstraction, a cause, it is also a personal affair. It is not only about us, it is also about me and you. Just the two of us.”
– Toni Morrison
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
Launching Black Tech New Orleans and providing a pipeline to the tech industry for hundreds of underserved but brilliant minds living in the Gulf Coast.
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”
– Estée Lauder
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
One of my most meaningful accomplishments is getting my masters degree as I know the right of education was not allowed to women until 1831, with many institutions not admitting women until the early to mid 1900’s.
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“When they go low, we go high.”
– Michelle Obama
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
One of my proudest accomplishments was graduating college within three years.
Favorite Women’s Empowerment quote:
“I am the rich man”
– Cher
Proudest accomplishment or meaningful experience:
Moving states during the pandemic to follow my career.
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Opinion: What does Women’s History/Rights mean to you?
Leah:
It means we get to hopefully take more steps out of and away from the dark ages. Unfortunately it seems we keep taking steps back, but it also means we have a roadmap. We know what we don’t want to lose for ourselves, and that means we know what we have to fight for.
Emma:
As a society, we have come a long way in advancing women’s rights, but we still have a long way to go. Women have been instrumental in shaping our world, and it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate their contributions. Women’s history and women’s rights are about recognizing and promoting gender equality, giving women a voice, and ensuring that they have the same opportunities as men in all areas of life. It’s about empowering women to be their best selves and realizing their full potential.
Nissa:
When people talk about Women’s History, the story often begins around the 1900s when New York streets were filled with suffragettes fighting and winning the right to vote for the gender. However, I think back to Amazon warrior women the Greeks told harrowing, fierce tales about. Still debated as myth or history as far as their existence until the 1990s when a Scythian graveyard with evidence of such women were found, the stories once considered inspired legends of Homer became scientifically supported. They were defeated and subjugated by the growing Roman empire. What would have happened in the history of the world if the tides had flowed in the opposite way?
Nik:
Women’s History means human history. Women’s contributions have always been swept under the rug or a footnote in history. Holidays like this are a moment to open the treasure chest and explore the work so many women have suffered to create.
Micah:
Women’s History means always remembering the work the women before us did to give us the rights we currently hold, and to keep in mind that there is still much work to do by our generation.
Christiana:
Women’s History/Rights mean everything. Without the brave and strong pioneers that came before me, my life would be drastically different. There are millions of women out there who sadly don’t have the same opportunities as me. I’m forever grateful for the women (and men) that fought for years for equal rights and those who continue the long fight for women all across the world. Every woman deserves rights.
Megan:
We should have the same opportunities and chances as men.
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Introspection: What is some way you have contributed to the betterment of women or of your own self?
Leah:
I don’t think this is specific to women, but I make an effort to make sure the people I interact with are heard. No one should feel like their emotions/feelings/thoughts don’t matter – no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. I hope I live up to that, it’s my goal. Be there to listen, be there as a support system in one way or another. We all need a team, and I want to be a team member.
Emma:
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching many young women, and I’ve always tried to support them in any way I can. As a mentor, I believe in helping my students achieve their goals, providing guidance and advice when needed, and being a positive role model for them. Their unique perspectives and experiences have broadened my own understanding of the world, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of their lives. Ultimately, I believe that mentoring is an important way to build strong communities and promote positive change, and I’m honored to have played a small role in that process.
Nissa:
Learning about BPD, a social-personality disorder that runs in my family and tends to affect females more than males, has altered my understanding of myself and other relationships for the better. BPD is a hard-hitting disorder because it targets and destroys relationships by eroding away at them through confused and unintentional toxic habits and coping mechanisms.
Women already divided enough–becoming a strong unified front is noble, necessary, and start with supporting each other as we heal individually and as a sisterhood. ??
Nik:
Over the years, I’ve learned that I’m most impactful to the women around me when I’m sharing tools and resources that have helped me and when I’m encouraging them to see and use their personal power. Instead of judgmentjudgement and unsolicited opinions, I lead with curiosity and the desire to understand. This allows me to provide support, encouragement, love and guidance without projecting my own fears and insecurities. Being seen and heard unlocks creativity and confidence that lasts beyond the initial burst of motivation.
Micah:
I feel I have contributed to the betterment of women by trulyby being truly understanding the many sides of issues that women face today. Earlier in my mind I would consider myself to be one side minded, however as I have gotten older and had real life experiences around these issues, I feel that I have learned to look at these issues with a holistic approach to provide narratives that are more rounded.
Christiana:
I didn’t vote for Trump.
Megan:
Being an advocate for clothing brands to carry all-inclusive sizing.
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North Stars: What woman+ do you admire as a mentor(s) or role model(s)?
Leah:
My mom is the best woman I have ever known. Very biased yes, but she is the reason I have any good qualities at all. She strives to be kind but is also unyielding. She’s soft and determined. The epitome of “do no harm take no sh*t” and I love that and strive to be that everyday.
Emma:
There’s many women in my life that I admire as mentors and role models; however, one that’s top of mind is my close friend and former coworker, Kelli Kathrein. Kelli’s a middle school social studies teacher, yoga teacher, charity founder, and above all, a mother. Her local charity, South Strand Support for Students, feeds her students meals and snacks on weekends and holidays. The students live in low income households and rely on the school’s free breakfast and lunch program so weekends or long breaks can be difficult for many kids. Beyond her charity, for as long as I’ve known her, she’d organized an Angel Tree program every Christmas to provide gifts to students. Everything she does provides hope to her students and their families. Above all, she’s the most selfless mom to her almost 3 year old, Max. I feel incredibly lucky to have met Kelli and I wish more people in this world could be like her.
Nissa:
For me, Emma Watson is a flex on womankind. As a hugely famous child actress, she had it all and could have run away with herself as many in that position do. Instead, she harnessed her position, recognized her power, and looked around to notice she was of an elite few. Her sisters of the world had voices that could not be heard, and she took it upon herself to step away from the limelight to focus on holding space for other valuable feminine voices–emphasizing that being pro-woman does NOT support being anti-man. We are human, and together, we are stronger.
“I want men to take up this mantle so that their daughters, sisters and mothers can be free from prejudice, but also so that their sons have permission to be vulnerable and human too, reclaim those parts of themselves they abandoned and in doing so, be a more true and complete version of themselves.”
– Emma Watson
Nik:
Kelly Rowland has always been an important personal role model for me. Growing up, I watched her become a global pop star who has always insisted on kindness. The one time I met her was at a charity event in Houston, TX when I was 18. Kelly spoke about the importance of being a good and kind woman who supported other women. To this day I keep her words close to my heart as I climb my own ladder of success.
Micah:
My mother, as a teen mom, had all odds against her, but did not let this stop her reaching her goals to give me (and our future family) a better life. She continued to pursue a graduate degree in the medical field while raising me and was a real example that taught me that no matter your circumstances, anything is possible if you work hard towards your goals.
Christiana:
Michelle Obama. Through much adversity, Michelle was able to rise above the naysayers and become one of the most influential first ladies in history. She made all walks of life feel seen and valued
Megan:
Selena Gomez
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Being a Dream Employer
It would be a dream come true to work for a company that pays me to invest in myself, my teammates, plus the wellbeing and growth of not only the company, but the world at large.
Oh wait. That’s Fullmoon Digital Media. ??
There is so much strength in womanhood, and even more so in sisterhood. So today, I am grateful. My gratitude knows no bounds when I look at each of these contributions of time and sincerity. Putting together this blog has been an amazing gift; getting to know these ladies on a new level and celebrating the source of Girl Power feels like I’m living my best life.
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