Get Your Own Table

Stop bringing a chair.

Nanci Arvizu
Nov 4 · 4 min read
Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

When it was first spoken by U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, times were different. Men were still much more in control of ‘things,’ government, the majority of any business owned, jobs, other people’s bodies, and choices…

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

Nanci Arvizu

Written by

Write. Speak. Play. Fiction and non-fiction. Creating my future through the power of words. www.nanciarvizu.com

The Bad Influence

Some might call us a Bad Influence: but we prefer inclusive, opinionated, sane and insane creative adults that can give and take equally.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade