Women who inspire—man, they’re just everywhere, huh? I’m sittin here in my cramped Brooklyn apartment, coffee’s cold (again, oops), scrolling X, and I’m hit with these stories of women who are just owning it. They make me wanna get up and do something, even if I’m rockin yesterday’s sweatpants and my cat’s glaring at me. This post is my raw, kinda messy love letter to those women who inspire me. So, like, buckle up, it’s gonna get real and a bit all over the place.
Why Women Who Inspire Get Me All Hyped
So, picture this: I’m at this tiny coffee shop in Seattle last month, rain’s smacking the windows, and I’m totally eavesdropping (don’t judge me, k?). This woman at the next table’s talking about her tech startup, all fire and guts, and I’m just sittin there, sipping my overpriced latte, feeling like a total fraud. I mean, I’ve been putting off my own side hustle for, like, ever. That’s what women who inspire do—they hold up this mirror and make you see what you could be, even when you’re a hot mess.
I didn’t grow up with tons of empowering women around. My mom was awesome but worked crazy shifts, so I was basically raised by Buffy and Xena reruns. Those fictional female role models? They were my first taste of women who inspire. Now I’m on X, stumbling across real-life icons like Reshma Saujani, who started Girls Who Code. Her story of getting girls into tech? It’s like a kick in the pants—in a good way.
My Super Cringe Run-In with an Inspirational Woman
Alright, here’s where I get super real. Last year, I went to this women’s leadership conference in D.C.—total impulse move, I was feeling lost and was like, “Screw it, why not.” I’m there, awkward as heck, and I spill my drink on my blouse during a networking break. Like, full-on disaster zone. And who do I literally run into? Melinda French Gates. Yup, that Melinda. I’m standing there, shirt all splotchy, stammering like an idiot about how her work with women’s health inspires me. She was so nice, but I wanted to melt into the floor.
That moment tho? It stuck with me. Women who inspire aren’t just untouchable—they’re real, they’re human, and they make you wanna step up. I left thinking, “If she can change the world, maybe I can at least finish that project I’ve been dodging.” Their energy is, like, totally contagious, ya know?
Tips from My Kinda Messy Journey with Women Empowerment
I’m no expert, trust me, but I’ve picked up some stuff from watching these strong women. Here’s what’s helped me tap into their vibe, even when I’m feeling like a total imposter:
- Find Your People: Get around women who inspire. I joined a book club after the conference, and we read stuff like Untamed by Glennon Doyle. It’s like therapy, but with wine and snacks.
- Own Your Screw-Ups: I used to think inspirational women had it all together. Nope. They’re messy like me, but they keep going. I totally botched a pitch last week—yikes—but I’m still here, trying.
- Hype Others Up: Share stories of empowering women. I’ve been retweeting posts about Simone Biles on X—her comeback story is just insane.
The Weird Mess of Chasing Women Empowerment
Here’s the real talk—I’m all about women who inspire, but sometimes I’m my own worst enemy. Like, I’ll hype my friends to chase their dreams, but then I’m up at 2 a.m., staring at my ceiling, wondering if I’m even cut out for anything big. It’s such a weird headspace. I’m in my apartment, cat judging me from the couch, and I’m like, “Am I even allowed to call myself empowered?” But then I think about women like Issa Rae, who built her empire from YouTube videos. If she can do that, maybe my doubts are just, like, noise.
How These Icons Keep Me From Giving Up
Every time I’m ready to yeet myself into oblivion, I find another story of women who inspire. Like, I was on X last week, and there’s this thread about Greta Thunberg and how she’s still fighting for climate change at, what, 22? It’s wild. I’m stressing about deadlines, and she’s out there changing the world. It’s humbling, but it also lights a fire under my butt.
I started keeping a journal—yeah, I know, super cheesy—where I write down quotes from these female role models. One I keep coming back to is from Michelle Obama: “There’s no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” I read that on rough days, when my apartment feels like it’s swallowing me whole, and it’s like a shot of espresso for my soul. I spelled “accomplish” wrong the first time I wrote it down, lol.
Wrapping Up This Rant on Women Who Inspire
So, yeah, that’s my take on women who inspire. They’re out there, breaking barriers, screwing up, and being totally human. I’m still a mess, spilling coffee and doubting myself, but their stories keep me going. If you’re feeling stuck, hop on X and find some posts about empowering women—it’s like a virtual high-five. Drop a comment or share your own story, k? Who’s a woman who inspires you? I’m all ears.
Outbound links:
I was just ranting about the jam lady, right? It made me think about all the women who start their own businesses from scratch, and how wild that is. I found this cool list of inspiring female entrepreneurs who started small businesses that really resonated with me.
And that thing I said about my neighbor, Sarah? The single mom? There are so many organizations out there doing amazing work for women like her. If you want to see what I mean, check out Moms for Moms NYC, a non-profit that helps single mothers. It’s a great example of real-life support.
Finally, to tie it all together, there are just some incredibly powerful things women have said that stick with you. I was looking for some inspiration the other day and came across a list of quotes. This one from Maya Angelou really hit home: “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” You can find it and others here at InHerSight’s collection of quotes from female leaders.
