Itâs not in your head. đ
It is harder for women to use their voice.
76% of high-achieving women receive negative feedback.
Men? 2%.
And when women do step up, they face more criticism, more pushback, more resistance. đ
So if youâve ever felt likeâŠ
âWhy is this so hard for me?â
Pause. đ
Itâs not because youâre not capable.
But hereâs what matters:
Even if youâre not heard in that momentâŠ
You are seen. đ
By another woman.
Watching you.
Learning from you.
Finding courage because of you.
And the next time she speaks up⊠she gets heard.
And then she creates space for you.
Thatâs how rooms change. đ«
Weâre not doing this alone.
Weâre doing this together.
Every time you use your voice, youâre not just speaking for yourselfâŠ
Youâre making it easier for the woman coming next. đ
đ§ New episode of Write Your Own Story with Sarah Jakle is out now đ
Slut shaming is still one of the fastest ways girls are conditioned to fear the judgment more than actual harm.
When his behavior becomes her reputation, the real conversation gets buried and the double standard just... stays winning.
Especially on Denim Day, a day literally built to call out victim-blaming - that part hits different.
Different fit, different rumor, same patriarchy doing what it does. Donât let it pit us against each other. The sisterhood is the move - protect it, invest in it, show up for it.
Save this. Send it to someone who needs the words for what theyâre feeling. đ€ #california #genderjustice #womensrights #denimday #sexualassaultawareness
Consent isnât about being perfect, itâs about being clear, being respectful, and being willing to stop when something changes.
College moves fast, and pressure can get loud. A few simple basics can make relationships safer for everyone.
If youâre a student (or you know one), save this and share it. Because clarity is care.
#canowfoundation #california #consent-education #campussafety #healthyrelationships
Thank you to the incredible @therealbobodenkirk , the iconic @largolosangeles and to our wonderful friends at @thegooddeedcorps for a hilarious and hopeful evening benefitting DemocraSheâs work empowering our next generation of inspiring young women leaders!
It was truly an honor, and we are so, so grateful.
