In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some blog posts from empowered women:
- Blog: Jennifer
Chopsticks #empower Jennifer! Intrigued? Read her blog here: https://t.co/SGZqHTyOJI. Share your #WhatEmpowersMe story with us! #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/B5v85dfTgt
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 14, 2018
When someone asked me what empowers me as a woman, my first thought was the shoes, followed closely by jewelry. I mean, who doesn’t feel powerful in a pair of 7 inch platform stilettos? Read more
- Blog: Ubah
#WhatEmpowersMe: For Ubah, #empowerment is a journey of self-discovery and courage, that started with her mother and continues with her daughter. Read her full blog here https://t.co/AAbNthhK32 and tell us what empowers you. #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/T4m05dJs9B
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 7, 2018
My Mother and my daughter empower me. Growing up in America, as the daughter of first generation immigrants from India, I witnessed the struggle of living in an unfamiliar culture but also the ability to persevere and rise above. Read more
- Blog: Chetna
#WhatEmpowersMe: Opportunities to learn and grow #empower Chetna. And the ability to share that knowledge. Read her blog here: https://t.co/RybPGrpnwr @GenderAtState pic.twitter.com/AZdcjO8DWX
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 10, 2018
Am I empowered? Am I thankful for that? A big YES to both! Working in the U.S. Mission has given me so many opportunities to learn, unlearn, relearn and it is all so exciting. Read more
- Blog: Minakshi
#WhatEmpowersMe: Empowerment is a learning process for Minakshi. The process of becoming stronger, more confident, poised and inspired. Read her blog here: https://t.co/mnC5lhTALk #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/txZ3SJFDXa
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 21, 2018
In simple words “empowerment” means – The process of becoming stronger, more confident, poised and inspired. Empowerment is therefore a learning process. As we go through the maze of life, we learn – often by trial and error to come to things that we discover works the best for us. Read more
- Video: Deputy Chief of Mission MaryKay L Carlson
#WhatEmpowersMe: DCM MaryKay Carlson is empowered by the great gift of #education; by a strong sense of fairness; and by the joy that comes from doing meaningful work – especially in promotion of rights of women. Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #IWD2018 @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/yrKcjMQV4e
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 8, 2018
- Video: Ariel
March is #WomensHistoryMonth and we are sharing stories about what empowers us. #Mentorship empowers Ariel. What about you? #WhatEmpowersMe@GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/Y8Jqp8LXdU
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 4, 2018
- Video: Aileen
#WhatEmpowersMe: For women across the world, empowerment means different things. For Aileen, it’s the love and support of her #family. What empowers you? #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/coqnEjhacm
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 5, 2018
- Video: Preetha
#WhatEmpowersMe: The words of #MahatmaGandhi inspire and #empower Preetha. And the love and support of her fellow travelers- her friends, family and mentors! Tell us what empowers you! #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/IYDobbNEXF
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 6, 2018
- Video: Greg
#WhatEmpowersMe: For Greg, his #mother is a hero! Her determination and perseverance taught him how to overcome adversity and become the person that he is today. What’s your story? #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/gA5u4bL23G
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 9, 2018
- Video: Helena
#WhatEmpowersMe: हेलेना को गर्व है कि उसके बेटे उन्हें एक सशक्त महिला के रूप में देखते हैं और यह ख़याल हेलेना को शक्ति देता है #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/EtgiZCjvJL
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 12, 2018
- Video: Fatima
Journalist @fatimakaran on what #empowers her: trying to live in the present and being mindful! Thanks for sharing your story, Fatima. Send us your #WhatEmpowersMe story! #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState pic.twitter.com/06vSd2y6jI
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 13, 2018
- Video: Franchesca
#WhatEmpowersMe: Franchesca believes that #empowerment comes from being comfortable with who you are. When you #empower yourself, you can empower others too! What #empowers you? #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState pic.twitter.com/5AQQDj7Ow9
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 16, 2018
- Video: Greg
#WhatEmpowersMe: Growing up with two older sisters greatly influenced Greg’s life. He was exposed to women’s perspectives and issues, a privilege he is grateful for. He now realizes that his sisters #empowered him and made him a better person. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState pic.twitter.com/qGLf5lpyWk
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 17, 2018
- Video: Mansi
#WhatEmpowersMe : Believe in yourself. Never give up. Pursue your dreams. Inspirational words from her parents that #empower Mansi every day. What inspires you? #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/oPgpY3sjP6
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 18, 2018
- Video: Chef Ritu Dalmia
#WhatEmpowersMe: For @chefritudalmia #WomensEmpowerment is not just a slogan. She is empowering women in her own workplace every day and leading by example! #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/5IvqlO6cZB
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 19, 2018
- Video: Sarah
#WhatEmpowersMe: Meeting amazing young women empowers Sarah! She is impressed by the vibrancy and intelligence of the next generation of young women leaders in India. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/mHNmjlYjei
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 20, 2018
- Video: Debi
#WhatEmpowersMe: When we stand together, we are strong! Debi is empowered by all the strong and independent women she meets. She intends to #PayItForward to the next generation of women #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/Tv9CusJDuA
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 23, 2018
- Video: Nitasha
#WhatEmpowersMe: Nitasha cherishes her right to make her own decisions, whether right or wrong. We hope that her strength is a positive influence on the women around her. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/ZYka6vifds
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 24, 2018
- Video: Manisha
#WhatEmpowersMe: Courage, conviction, and resilience – these were the values that Manisha imbibed from her grandmother and that #empower her every day. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/8oSNXAraqB
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 25, 2018
- Video: Bridget
#WhatEmpowersMe: #Communication – the one word that #empowers Bridget. She believes that learning a foreign language is a great way to understand the world and oneself. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai @usembassyashgab pic.twitter.com/qoVFY7YIE8
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 26, 2018
- Video: Lauren
#WhatEmpowersMe: Lauren recognizes that she stands tall and independent on the shoulders of all the women before her who fought for #WomensRights. She wants to do the best she can to further that movement in her own way. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/wWQNUUuDXt
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 27, 2018
- Video: Dipti
#WhatEmpowersMe: “She believed she could, so she did.” – these simple yet powerful words #empower and #inspire Dipti. She believes that she can do anything she sets her mind to. What words do you live by? #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/B96rHscG3g
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 28, 2018
- Video: Wafa
#WhatEmpowersMe: Wafa is #empowered by the idea of helping create a world in which there is open and free dialogue. A dialogue that enables a socially just environment for all. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/5HpTs7Vf1M
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 28, 2018
- Video: Mubin
#WhatEmpowersMe: Education #empowers Mubin! She believes that #Education is the path to free thinking and the key to financial independence. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/Fs12ptCHzy
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 29, 2018
- Video: Kasturika
#WhatEmpowersMe: Reaching out and working with the community around her #empowers Kasturika. She salutes women who have chosen to walk on a path of their own. #WomensHistoryMonth @GenderAtState @USAndMumbai pic.twitter.com/LICCV67xWt
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) March 30, 2018
