Women's History Month | March Prompts
Influential Leaders Who I Admire: Women’s History Month Edition
Celebrating women who enlighten others to be open-minded, conscious about their impacts, and passionate about pursuing their goals
Reading about others’ journeys motivates me to continue working towards my goals and dreams. I love autobiographies for this very reason!
So today, I will highlight a few of my favorite women in history and in the present who kept their faith and were leaders despite adversity.
These women enlightened others to be open-minded and passionate in pursuing their goals.
Sister Souljah
Sister Souljah is an activist, hip-hop artist, and author. She is confident in her opinions, raps uplifting music for her community, and is never scared to defend her thoughts in a crowd of naysayers.
Her tenacious spirit is inspiring! Whenever I listen to a video clip of her debating on YouTube, I am in awe of her knowledge and ability to break down complex concepts.
My lesson from her is: Always speak up for a cause you believe in.
If you want to learn more about Sister Souljah’s impact, books, and music catalog, you can click the link below:
Assata Shakur
Assata Shakur was a brilliant strategic activist who found inspiration in writing poetry in dire times. While in jail, she read and learned more about different causes in the African American community.
She lived through adversity and helped women mistreated in prison educate themselves about their rights and stand up against cruelty. She fought against systems in place that oppressed people.
I learned from her that we are all connected, and regardless of skin tone and gender, we each have an innate human right to be treated with respect.
If you want to learn more about Assata’s life journey, I recommend reading her autobiography. Here is my affiliate link to Bookshop.org:
https://bookshop.org/a/85977/9781556520747
Brigette Tasha Hyacinth
Four years ago, when I decided to pivot into Human Resources, my mom gave me the book Leading the Workforce of the Future: Inspiring a Mindset of Passion, Innovation, and Growth. I loved this book and have highlighted quotes throughout every chapter.
The author discusses many HR-related topics and highlights several personal growth concepts. Some examples of the book material are about what it takes to be a leader, be innovative, and succeed in your purpose. These concepts can be taken and applied to many areas of our lives.
When I discovered she is an international keynote speaker and has many other books related to Leadership, HR, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Transformation, I knew she was someone I wanted to keep my eye on!
Here are some of my favorite quotes from her book:
“Wisdom is the ability to apply what you have learned practically through reflection on past experiences and through your senses; we might also call it a “high level of common sense.”
“Humility must not be confused with shyness or allowing others to trample all over us.”
“Self-awareness helps you to identify the traits that serve you well and the ones that work against you.”
“A hopeful attitude can make a big difference in our entire mental outlook. Hope promotes mindfulness.”
Here is my affiliate link to her book:
https://bookshop.org/a/85977/9789769609242
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This story is a response to March Prompts at Soul Magazine by the editor Henry India Holden💖. Want to take the challenge? You may refer to the link below:
