International Women's Day 2018

Career

Mar 7

I've never celebrated this day before. It felt too big. How could I make an impact at all? I let my fears get the best of me so I just stayed small and quiet about it. But then my friend Ashley brought up her vision to honor it. I couldn't get her vision out of my head – we can do something to celebrate International Women's Day and all it stands for. Our dreams of an event were mighty, my friend. And they were a bit last minute for the logistics required.

International Women's Day 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Bloggers, creatives, artists | #IWD2018, #pressforprogress | Brave Girl Design | photos by HZPhotos

So instead:

"Hey, will you join me on the rooftop of a parking garage?"

"Will you celebrate with me? We're a bit overdue celebrating who you are, who I am, and that we're all in this together."

Maybe it doesn't have to be so big after all. Maybe all it takes is a quick text, taking our place above the city, and looking to one another with an unspoken understanding:

“We got this."

"I'm here for you."

“Thank you."