If you haven’t figured it out already, I’ll make it obvious:

I’m a feminist.

“Feminist” is not a bad word, nor a negative trait.

Yes, there are different types of feminism, and no, you don’t have to identify with all of them. Feminism, in general – and, not including its most radical sects – is simply the belief that everyone should be equal.

I’m constantly surprised by the small number of women in business I see outwardly identifying themselves as feminists. There is absolutely room for feminism in business!

While there are some stylized breeds of feminism out there – usually dressed up with words like #GIRLBOSS and #HUSTLER – we must not be afraid of using the F word for fear of scaring clients and readers away.

And, just to be clear, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with identifying as a Girl Boss, or a hustler, or a ladypreneur. If that’s your scene, I respect that. But we have to remember that we don’t need to feminize ourselves, or ~pretty up our businesses just to be women who are also entrepreneurs.

I’m sharing some of my fav feminist business quotes today, because they’re inspirational and give me a pretty good dose of 💪

 

Women may be the one group that grows more radical with age. ― Gloria Steinem Click To Tweet

 

If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman. — Margaret Thatcher Click To Tweet

 

Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female.' — Erin McKean Click To Tweet

 

If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader. ― Dolly Parton Click To Tweet

 

People call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat. — Rebecca West Click To Tweet

 

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. — Oprah Winfrey Click To Tweet

 

What other people think about you has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them. — Jen Sincero Click To Tweet

If you’d like to support a business owner who is also a feminist, I recommend:

Tara
Meg
Caitlin
Anastasia
Lin
Kathleen and Emily

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