Why 'Feminist' Is Not A Nasty Word

Why "Feminist" Is Not a Nasty Word
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Beyonce and I are proud feminists and I bet that you are too. Follow along and let’s find out...

Over the decades, “feminist” and “feminism” have become nasty, dirty words that many women and men have rejected as a result of ignorance, hatred and patriarchy.

But the times are changing and a new paradigm of women’s leadership is rising.

This is your time to claim the FEMINIST badge of honor and be a part of the change.

A feminist is someone who supports feminism. Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.

So let me ask you some questions...

Do you believe in equal rights for women?

Equal access to healthcare, education and housing?

That women should be safe in their communities, workplace and in their homes?

That women should be paid equally to men and have the same opportunities to lead?

That women should be supported as mothers with time off, paid childcare and free access to education?

That women should be free to believe what they believe and pray to whoever they choose?

That women should be able to love who ever they want to love?

That women should be free to be themselves, speak their truth, be unique and be free?

Do you believe a better world will come at the hands of women - through our hearts, through our collective through our remembrance of our ancient divine feminine ways?

Well my dear, you ARE a feminist and I am too.

It’s time to CLAIM it, EMBRACE it and OWN it.

There is no time like the present to stand up to injustice and join the movement.

Now is the time - we can’t play small any longer.

No longer can we be held down.

No longer can we be quieted.

No longer can we be oppressed, abused and attacked.

No longer can we be controlled.

No longer can we forget who we are and where we came from.

NOW we can rise.

NOW we can lead.

NOW we can heal.

NOW we can unite.

NOW we can stand in our power and shine our light.

NOW is the time, we are being called to lead.

The elders have passed the baton from the waves of feminism before.

And it is now our turn to run the race.

And we will win!

Are you ready?

Let’s go!

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P.P.S. If this message resonates with you come hang with me and other soulful world-changing women leaders in the Empowering Women Every Day Community.

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