Winter 2018 | #YHMBeTrue
If you’re not changing, you’re not growing. Change is inevitable, and it can be a surprisingly amazing journey—especially if you’re willing to roll with the punches and stay true to yourself.
2017 proved to be a year of challenging changes that pushed individuals and communities to speak out about cultural and social issues shaping our world today.
If 2017 was a feature film, it would get a pretty mixed review. It had its highs and its lows, but people came out—in numbers—and fought for changes and most importantly, resolutions.
I watched young people get involved in political discussions, women speak-up about the triumphs and battles in the workplace, and environmentalists demonstrate ways we can collectively make this world a better place. If 2017 was a feature film, its cast was serious about staying true to their character.
As we settle into the new year, let’s not forget to do just that. Yes; we all have New Year’s resolutions to fulfill, but let’s be honest with ourselves, with each goal we aim to accomplish.
Change can be good, but remember to perfect the things you do so well already. You are your biggest advocate—as an individual and as a community.
I’m thrilled to get back to doing what we do best, and that’s discovering and sharing empowering stories of women around the world. We’ll keep it fun!
Until next time,
Yegide Matthews