Say It Forward - Women's Stories of Empowerment

You have a powerful story to share…and your story can inspire the hopes and dreams of many other women & girls.

Welcome to Say It Forward, where every woman & girl is encouraged to share her remarkably unique story of overcoming the fears, personal beliefs, or circumstances that have held her back in any way. We are grateful to the women & girls who have already shared their stories and invite you to read them. We hope you will be willing to share a story that highlights a breakthrough you have had in your journey to realizing how truly amazing you are.

Latest Stories

The three stories most recently posted...

Aprendiendo a Decir Si

Han habido muchos momentos en mi vida donde he descubierto mi propia fuerza debido a las luchas emocionales con las que he tenido que lidiar, pero la que recientemente ha...

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Our defining moments

We live our lifes from moment to moment, from breath to breath. Somethings we hold our breath to make the moment last but at times we hold it, close our...

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My Christmas Miracle

Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. I love to snuggle up to the amazing hallmark movies and see all the love and magic. Yes, I know its...

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Featured Stories

A rotating collection of past stories...

“Entre Deux” …

J’ai toujours eu du mal avec les messages sur l’identité nationale, raciale ou de genre.. même quand il s’agit de message aussi triviaux que “mangez français”, ” achetez le fer...

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Never Allow Anyone To Tell You What You Are Not Capable Of

Being dyslexic was a struggle for me growing up as a kid but I got through it by going to a school for kids with special needs, taking speech therapy...

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Something New and Wonderful

I was jogging on the tow path. Ahead was a blue heron. As I approached I spoke saying, “I see you. You are beautiful. I am nearing.” It flew off...

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#YoungWomenSay

Stories submitted by women under 30...

My Voice Is My Purpose, What’s Yours?

I believe in introspection, where one digs deep in their heart to search for who they really are and what their purpose is. This introspection isn’t just for personal gain,...

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The Power of Mentorship

We live at a time where there is more opportunity than ever before. For some young women, the principles of feminism are encouraged. They are supported in their endeavors to...

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Reflect, Claim Our Space, and Power On!

For me, growing up was a series of realizations about the things that I ‘could not’ do, merely because I am a girl. And while my relative privilege allowed me...

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