Lucy and Karen explore the concept of empowerment, what it means personally and professionally, and why those who feel empowered from within are more likely to empower others around them.
• Empowerment has become a buzzword, but true empowerment is about internal agency and freedom of choice
• Leaders often say they want to empower teams but struggle to genuinely share power and trust others' decisions
• The worst relationships teach us the most about empowerment by showing us what disempowerment feels like
• Societal taboos and expectations create invisible barriers to women's empowerment
• Being empowered means having the courage to express needs, set boundaries, and question authority when necessary
• True empowerment isn't measured by external factors like job titles or possessions
• A practical step toward empowerment is identifying your authentic "I ams" and "I am nots"
• Empowerment requires community and safe relationships where you can be real, not just performative
Trust yourself and what's coming through. Find those like-minded sisters who will join you on your journey of empowerment.