Female Empowerment is at an All-Time High: How are You Showing Up for Other Women?

BY CHRISTINE CURRAN

Understanding yourself to the core is the first step toward empowerment as a woman. Do you really know who you are? What are your non-negotiables in business and relationships? How do you show up for yourself? How do you show up for others?

An empowered woman has conviction in her decision-making, knows what she wants, and is strongminded. However, she is also flexible, understanding, and able to own her own mistakes while being gentle with others when they make mistakes.

What makes women such beautiful creatures are our diverse emotions and feelings. This allows us to think outside the box and be highly creative in handling adversities and solving problems.

Coco Chanel said it best “A woman should be two things: who and what she wants.”

This is a phrase I live by daily. Women are busting through glass ceilings now more than ever, living unapologetically to the restraints that society once had on us. We are making extraordinary strides in leadership, business development, finance, entrepreneurship, and every major sector of the professional world.

As an advocate for women’s empowerment in the entertainment business, I have created a TV show that honors women from all different backgrounds and ethnicities to unite over food, fun, and travel. The Dining Divas movement is changing the media game. Instead of drama and catfights, we bring laughter and entertainment in a positive and uplifting way. Food and travel TV will never be the same.

After two local seasons on the CW South Florida and one national season on WE TV (Women’s Entertainment Network), we have just finished filming our first episode in Southern California for our new spin-off series airing on the Travel Channel called Dining Divas ‘Destinations’. We even launched our own app under ‘Dining Divas’ to connect further with our supporters and give exclusive access to our content and upcoming events.

During the pandemic, when the Dining Divas had to take a hiatus from filming, I founded the first cryptocurrency for Women, the WEMP Token (Women Empowerment Token). With a mission of empowering women globally, we are launching an accelerator program for women entrepreneurs in partnership with Leaf Capital Partners. This program will make waves for women looking to scale their companies to reach new heights. The WEMP token has proudly been supported by strong women like Vivica Fox, who broke down barriers for women in film and advocated for women’s rights.

I also serve as President of the Influential Model Awards, a unique show focused on women’s empowerment where female influencers are recognized and celebrated for their talent and contributions to social media and the world. Twenty-four awards are presented, including best in fashion, dance, sports, music, fitness, and entrepreneurship. We have also included an award for National Service, which recognizes women who serve or have served in the military.

To further push female empowerment into the future, we need to have more women entrepreneurs and women in positions of leadership. We need to support the new generation of young women, giving them access to education and creating a better environment for career development.

Of course, all of these begin with small steps. Everyone can do their part in helping women reach higher and go further than they ever have before.

Start with your mother, sister, cousin, friend, colleague, or neighbor. Give them compliments and boost their self-esteem. Shut down the negativity and teach them how to embrace their uniqueness. Support women-led businesses or become a mentor to someone who needs help. Together, we can build a community of empowered women who will lead the way into the future.

I am honored to have worked with so many diverse female boss babes worldwide. No matter how different we are, we are all women, united through our emotional and nurturing instincts. When we are confident in ourselves and know who we are, we show up for other women and make a positive impact. If you are looking for a place of camaraderie, please join my movements and be part of our tribe.

About the author:

Christine Curran, known as the Entertainment Guru, has over 18 years in the entertainment business. Christine has infiltrated all the industry sectors, from being a model, actress, talent agent, red carpet TV host, reality TV star, TV producer, and event planner. Her entrepreneurial spirit has landed her countless interviews, such as Entrepreneur Magazine, The Los Angeles Tribune, and POWER Magazine. You can see her full background at www. ChristineCurran.com