Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I spent some time remembering all the women I am grateful for who have made an impact on my life—my mom (who was my biggest fan and I miss deeply), my nana (who loved me unconditionally in a way few humans know how), my daughters (who continue to teach me about being a woman), my good friend Carol (who inspires me when I start to doubt myself), and so many others.

Then, I started thinking about the amazing women across the globe making a significant impact on our world.  Women like Donna Berber with her Glimmer of Hope Foundation bringing water to communities across Africa, Marianne Williamson running for political office and changing the conversation from them and us to we, and so many other amazing women.  I wondered how much greater impact could these women make if more people knew about their work, and how many more women are there that I don’t even know about.  

When Ella Fitzgerald could not get booked at a coveted venue in 1955, Marilyn Monroe offered to sit in the front row every night Ella played–to bring in the press for the club and get Ella booked.  It worked and Ella’s career took off.  Who knows what would have happened without the help of a sister!  

When women support each other great things can happen.  So add to this conversation on my Facebook page and spread the word about a woman who you admire making an impact on our world.  Let’s give these women the spotlight they deserve.  Can you imagine the difference we could make if we women began a concerted effort to support and promote other women?

Start here, start today!