Last night I had the honor of coordinating a “Glow Premier” event in the SF Bay area, over 150 women (and a few men) attended this amazing night. We had the chance to listen to three women featured in the movie: Barbara Rubin, Marilyn Tam, and Sandra Yancey.
It is interesting to me how often we can read a woman’s “professional profile” and think: “what does she know; she has had a perfect life.” And then we hear the REAL story – it was inspiring!
Here are some of the GLOW-ious take a ways from the evening:
1 – Life is truly what you make it;
2 – We need as women to not be afraid to talk about money – it is not a taboo subject;
3 – Some women know their passion and some women grow into their passion - both are ok!
4 – Women should be happy and financially stable, and that should not depend on a “partner” to complete it. To think “I am happy but broke” really isn’t a good thing!
5 – We need to ask for what we need! We need to stop saying “I’m fine” when we need something! FINE stands for: Feeling Insecure Neurotic and Emotional and we are just covering it up and being passive aggressive.
6 – It is perfectly ok to use our network – men do it, so should women!
7 – Ask for what you are worth; first know what you are worth.
8 – If you are waiting for approval from another person, especially a family member, you may never find it. Seek self approval and your life will be grand.
I could go on and on! Pick one of these that speaks to you and be willing to “try it on” this next week!
You can get the Glow movie here.