March is Women's History Month and International Women's Day took place this past Wednesday, March 8, 2017. IWD is design to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Simultaneously, it recognizes that progress has slowed in different places globally; therefore, it encourages collective awareness and action to accelerate gender parity. Millions of women (and men) throughout the world celebrated our resilience, our love, our individually unique yet interconnected journeys, our depth, our beauty and all that encompasses being a woman.
#YoureBeautiful presented by Le Angelique featured incredible young women who spoke on the definition of beauty, the source of their daily empowerment, and although come from different industries and backgrounds, they shared the same power and foundation of operating daily in love and truth.
Here are some of the 7 phenomenal women you should follow.
1) Reyna Biddy – Poet, Best-Selling Author of “I Love My Love,” and Entrepreneur
Watch Full Interview Here: Reyna Biddy #YoureBeautiful Interview
“The more we interact with each other and we speak from a genuine place and we’re willing to be vulnerable, that’s a beautiful thing and that’s what makes all of us beautiful.”
“Not to say that if you’re broken or if you’re unhappy you’re not beautiful, but there’s a certain type of beauty that shines from within when you are fully healed or when you are making your way to that point.”
2) Maya Allen – Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine
Watch Full Interview Here: Maya Allen #YoureBeautiful Interview
“What makes me beautiful is my purpose, and that is to uplift women. It's not just about myself.”
“Remind yourself of your purpose.”
3) Jen DeLeon – Talk Show Host and Motivational Speaker
Watch Full Interview Here: Jen DeLeon #YoureBeautiful Interview
“Beauty to me is what are your values, who are you when no one else around and what are your intentions.”
“My whole story is my faith and taking those leap of faith.”
4) Justine Monae – COO of LTO Fitness
Watch Full Interview Here: Justine Monae #YoureBeautiful Interview
“In order to embrace the true beauty you need to love yourself first.”
5) Adelle Platon – Hip Hop Editor of Billboard Magazine
Watch Full Interview Here: Adelle Platon #YoureBeautiful Interview
“Always believe in yourself and have faith that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to”
“Each day I just want to make a positive impact on the world any way that i can”
6) Toneata Morgan – Founder of All Legs
Watch Full Interview Here: Toneata Morgan #YoureBeautiful Interview
“It's all about giving back and helping others. i think really thats what beauty is.”
“It's really just about being confident and owning who you are.”
7) Ashley Jimenez – Assistant Beauty Editor of Latina Magazine
Watch Full Interview Here: Ashley Jimenez #YoureBeautiful Interview
“I want to show girls that they can come out of the urban community and go beyond the barriers that people have thought and have been created over time.”
“Link onto people that want to see you do good in life.”
