This week we showcase the stories of three incredible leaders as part of our August recap:
Jo Piazza | Award-Winning Journalist, Author of 13 Books & Podcast Host of Under the Influence.
Dr. Jennifer Freed | Psychological Astrologer, Thought Leader & Best-Selling Author of A Map To Your Soul, Use Your Planets Wisely and The Choice Point
Wendy Appelbaum | Owner of DeMorgenzon Wine Estate, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Business Leader, fighting for the greater good, and one of South African’s richest women.
Have We Been Lied to All Along?
Jo Piazza is an award-winning Journalist, Author, Podcaster and Storyteller whose work explores the fascinating realities of modern life. She has written for some of the world’s leading publications and is the author of multiple books, including Everyone Is Lying to You, uncovering influencer culture, ambition, identity and the stories we choose to tell.
Jo’s superpower is questioning how we live, work and present ourselves to the world, especially in the light of social media and the lives we portray.
Tune in to this powerful conversation, about the reality of women's safety nets and the need for a 'bigger tent' in feminism. Behind the polished images, the success stories and the carefully curated lives we see online, we should always look a little deeper. There is always more to what we see, and we never know someone’s full story. Perhaps this is reason enough to compare a little less, learn not to judge, and be a lot more curious.
“Stories Matter. When one woman is honest about what is really happening behind the scenes, another woman often feels a little less alone.”
You Have The Power
If you are standing at a crossroad, questioning an old pattern, a relationship, a belief about yourself, or want to understand yourself a little more deeply, Dr. Jennifer Freed’s wisdom and insights are exactly the inspiration you need today!
Dr. Jennifer Freed is a psychologist, psychotherapist, author and psychological astrologer, who has spent decades helping people understand the patterns that shape how we think, relate and move through the world.
Understanding ourselves is about giving ourselves more choice. She helps us to bridge the gap between the cosmic and the clinical, blending psychological insight with astrological wisdom to help individuals decode their "Cosmic DNA" and unpack what stands in the way of true self-expression.
We should stop manifesting, let go of the ego, and start feminesting, to work with universal energy: “If I bring good energy trough me, I bring it to others.”
Have you ever asked yourself what could happen if you allow yourself to become someone new?
“We are always becoming. The question is: Who are you choosing to become?”
Leading By Example & Putting Up a Good Fight
You don't have to follow the path that was laid out for you. You can question it, change it and build something that feels more like your own.
Wendy Appelbaum is a powerhouse woman, whose own path has taken her from the world of finance into entrepreneurship, philanthropy and advocacy. She has continually followed what matters to her, even when it meant stepping outside the obvious path, and we are so inspired by her.
From co-founding the Women’s Investment Portfolio (Wiphold), the first all-woman-run company to list on the stock exchange, to fighting for constitutional change to protect the poor from predatory micro-lending, Wendy’s career is a masterclass in boldness, precision, and purpose. She is the daughter of Sir Donald Gordon, founder of the Liberty Group, and has owned the DeMorgenzon wine estate in Stellenbosch since 2003, and one of the richest women in South Africa.
Tune in and get inspired by her story about figuring things out as you go, staying curious, and how not to be afraid to change direction. Making a difference isn't always about having the right answers or the perfect plan but being willing to put up a good fight, to question, challenge, speak up and keep going when something matters to you.
“The more you have the more responsibility you have to share it with those who don’t.”
Together, WECAN:
Show what is possible and how to get there, as it’s easier to be what you can see!
Join us this Autumn to tell your story or interview your role model and feature on WECAN: We all hold the power to lead by example by telling our stories and sharing our insights.
It is our mission that WECAN continues to be a space for everyday leaders sharing what they have learnt, what they are still figuring out, and the choices that shaped them.
Because when we share these stories, we don’t just inspire one another, we guide each other, we make each other feel less alone! DO NOT EVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU, THE POWER OF YOUR STORY!
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Until next week ~ With love and gratitude,
Stephanie x
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