On September 22nd, we celebrate American Businesswomen’s Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary contributions of women in the business world. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the strides women have made and the impact they continue to have across industries. The significance of this day extends beyond mere acknowledgment; it’s about celebrating the ongoing progress and reflecting on the challenges that remain. From pioneering entrepreneurs to influential leaders, women have broken barriers and reshaped the business landscape. Their accomplishments are a testament to resilience, creativity, and leadership.
How to Celebrate American Businesswomen’s Day:
Recognize Achievements: Take a moment to highlight and celebrate the achievements of the businesswomen in your network. A simple note of appreciation or public acknowledgment can make a difference.
Engage and Educate: Participate in or organize events such as workshops, panels, or talks that focus on business skills, leadership, and women’s contributions to various fields.
Support and Empower: Offer support to women entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, sharing resources, or collaborating on projects. Your support can help foster their growth and success.
Spread the Word: Use social media to share stories, insights, and inspiration using the hashtag #AmericanBusinessWomensDay, helping to amplify the voices of women in business.
In honor of American Businesswomen’s Day, we had the opportunity to speak with one of our partners at our women own law firm about what this day means to her and her experiences as a business owner. During our conversation, she shared insights on two key questions.
Q1: How does being part of an all-women (currently) law firm influence your approach to business and leadership?
Kat – Before becoming part of the all-women law firm, I was selected to participate in Leadership of Southern Maryland. During one of the many poignant discussions, another woman I respect very much told an allegory of women in the work force. She stated women sometimes treat each other like a basket of crabs. If you watch crabs in a basket, they try to climb over each other by pulling the person above down. I think every woman has dealt with a generational older woman in the work force who didn’t want to mentor or help the next generation “because they had to get there themselves”.
The legal field is still very male dominated. Creating this firm allows my partners and I to help the next generation of lawyers and create a legacy of mentorship. Even if the person I mentor, and spend the time training, leaves my business, it still helps my profession overall, and therefore my business because I can believe that they will extend a hand at mentorship in the same way to show the next person how to be professional and good at their job.
Q2: Can you share a moment or accomplishment that made you particularly proud as a businesswoman?
Kat – There are some big moments like the formation of this business, the ribbon cutting, the growth etc. But the moments that I am truly proud of are the hard discussions. The commitment that my partners and I have to each other to create a safe space to talk and express our feelings and to work through the conflict. This is what I am the proudest of, the behind the scenes work that keeps a business cohesive.
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