OUR #EMPOWERHER CHAMPIONS

Robert & Amy Egleston

Community Advocates, Volunteers

“Our community has so many talented and capable women who – with coaching from Dress for Success – can exhibit the skills and confidence to reach their po- tential through a rewarding career as opposed to merely having a job.”

Mary Jamis

President, M Creative

“It’s always been a priority for me in my personal and professional life to lift up other women— to do what I can to encourage and cheer women on. That’s why Empower Her is so important to me. It’s yet one more opportunity to demonstrate the power of women supporting each other.”

Martha Albertson

Community Connector & Educator

“Sometimes it takes a while to realize that you can do anything you set your mind to. As an educator, I’ve seen how valuable education and encouragement can be in helping people realize their worth and excel. I love this mission of empowering women and I’m excited to be a Champion for #EmpowerHer.”

Mary Haglund

Retired Owner, Mary’s Gourmet Diner

“As a female entrepreneur, I know first-hand that women have to work twice as hard to get half as far. Once I had my footing and was successful, I pledged to support other female entrepreneurs, and frankly, all women. When one of us rises, we all rise.”

Jill Atherton

CEcD

- Executive Director, Flywheel Foundation

“I want to be the woman who supports other women and celebrates their success.”

Terri Stockton Foulks

Chief People Officer

Make A Wish Foundation

“We must Lead-On! By breaking down barriers and challenging biases, we promote women and thus the success of generations to come.”

Nancy Young

Retired Executive, HanesBrands

“When I look at myself, I can see the reflection of all the women who helped me become who I have been and who I am now. I feel strongly that I need to honor them by doing what I can to empower other women to be the best they can be.”

Claudette Weston

Owner, Weston & Associates Fierce Community Advocate

“All my life, I grew up in the country. I didn’t know we were poor. Somebody always did something nice for me and then I learned to pay it forward.”

by DENISE HEIDEL

Gratitude is scientifically proven to help us cope better with stressful situations. It has been proven that gratitude works to give us a more positive outlook on life, and it certainly helps improve relationships. But how can we be more grateful? We’ve all heard tips about writing in a gratitude journal or listing five things you’re grateful for at the end of the day. Those ideas are good and obviously have merit. But what other steps can we take to be more grateful throughout the day?

DON’T RESERVE YOUR GRATITUDE FOR THE BIG THINGS.

Acknowledge the little things, too. Be grateful when someone lets you in front of them in traffic, or when you discover a hidden piece of chocolate in your desk drawer.

DIG DEEP, EVEN IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES.

As the saying goes, “There is always, always something to be thankful for.” Even in the direst of circumstances – being grateful that you or a loved one has access to a specialist in a medical emergency or being grateful that the airbags deployed to ensure your safety in a car crash. Look for the positives even in the negatives.

VOLUNTEER.

There’s nothing like doing for others to make you grateful for the things you have. Volunteering is a wonderful way to remind yourself that there are people in the world who have more problems than you do… there are those who live daily in situations that will make you want to hug your own issues with thankfulness that you have them.

SAY, “THANK YOU.”

Another popular quote says it succinctly -- “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” And as we all know, it’s better to give than to receive. Say thank you and give others the knowledge of your appreciation.

SMILE AT OTHER PEOPLE.

Smiling will immediately improve your mood, especially when your smile is returned. By improving your mood, you’re more in the mindset to look for the opportunities to be grateful.