International Women’s Day

Empowering Women’s Day

• “Extremists have shown what frightens them most. A girl with a book.”

Malala Yousafzai

• “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.”

W E B Dubois

• “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”

Michelle Obama

• “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”

Mary Shelley

IN celebration of all the women in the world, cities and towns across the globe will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on Wednesday March 8.

The origin of IWD is drawn from more than one historical event and began as an acknowledgement of women’s struggle to make their workplaces better.

Created out of protest and political action, it is a symbol for all those who honour women’s struggles to improve their lives. Originally the day of remembrance symbolised the efforts to end appalling working conditions endured by women in sweatshops.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many women in industrially­developing countries entered the labour force taking jobs with low wages, poor working conditions and little or no chance of improvement.

Such conditions led to industrial disputes, involving both unionised and non­unionised women workers.

It was their struggle that created the global impetus for International Women’s Day.

Today, it is also seen as a day of celebration of women, of all that they do, and the accomplishments they have made.

Women and men celebrate International Women’s Day to honour those who began the struggle and those who continue to work for change and recognition of all efforts to improve the lives of women, both locally and globally.

Jayne Harris, Harris Furnishings

‘‘A woman’s touch is very important especially in this line of work, I do all of the buying and styling, a woman’s touch is powerful, we make the home work.’’

Rebecca Serwotka, Inmobiliaria Estate Agents

“We continue to live in a male dominated world and that still shows in our industry. It’s important to support women, especially as they offer a tremendous amount of dedication in whatever they turn their hands to. But most of all, women can multitask!

There is never the perfect work/home life balance. Don’t be hard on yourself and just do the best you can!

Emma Quantrill, Golden Leaves

‘‘I heard an interview with Tom Hanks some time ago, they asked him what would you have liked your younger self to have known - he said “this too shall pass,” this resonated with me as all things pass good and bad, time is your friend not the enemy - learn and grow from your experiences it will give you the drive, ambition and determination to develop your skills to become the very best in your chosen field of expertise’.’

YOUR EWN HAS

Caroline Smith, Grupo Platinum

STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION

‘‘All I would say is women in business are as good or better than men at times. Each person is their own world and have their own ideas and thoughts. Choose to do something you love and that inspires you. Life should be enjoyable after all.’’

• “How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants rather than to create it herself.”

Anais Nin

• “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

• “It’s okay if you fall down and lose your spark. Just make sure that when you get back up, you rise as the whole damn fire.”

Colette Warden

• “What’s the greatest lesson a woman should learn? That since day one, she’s already had everything she needs within herself. It’s the world that convinced her she did not.”

Rupi Kaur

• “Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights.”

Hillary Clinton

• “I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.”

Beyoncé Knowles

• “One is not born a woman, but becomes one.”

Simone de Beauvoir

ARE you the owner of a small dog or Pomeranian and want to meet other Pom Moms along the coast? Then look no further than to Pom Moms Marbella!

Having only started six weeks ago Pom Moms Marbella has taken off and is bringing the Costa del Sol community of small dogs to life. The original idea for the group came after founder Lily wanted to find Jimmy, her pom’s sister, after they had been separated from their litter.

Lily said “it was so great to see Jimmy so happy and remember his sister. The pom mom name came as a joke but the more I got thinking about it the more I thought about how

Proverb Of The Week

“Behind every successful woman is herself”

The origin of the proverb is shown in 2012 by Bart Jackson and his book ‘Behind every successful woman is herself’. The meaning of the proverb is that if a woman has enough grit she can succeed, accomplish and do it on her own.

incredible it would be to share Jimmy’s meet up with his sister and after that, well I checked the name on Facebook and Instagram and it hadn’t been taken so I decided to go through with it and it just took off.”

In only six weeks, Pom Mom’s Marbella Instagram has grown over 873 followers and they have had their first charity event.

On Tuesday February 14, at Rosa’s café Marbella they had a Valentine’s walk with their poms and having cake, coffee and tea they were able to raise an amazing €667 for animal charity Protectora Palevals Ofical.

“There wasn’t really a community for people with small dogs before this started and I am so glad now that I have done it.” Pom Mom’s Marbella now have their own website and forum where they share all their advice, adventures and tips that people might have regarding poms and other small dogs. All dogs between five to seven kilos are welcome.

With weekly walks posted every Sunday and more adventures and events such as picnics, sunset walks and Pom Party, a dog party planning business, Lily is creating a great community for everyone with a small dog to take part in and raise money for animal charities in need. Bringing those with the small dogs closer together.

Pom Mom’s is not only a great way for the dogs to socialise but for the owners too! People from all over the costa having been coming to the walks, and from all different nationalities, it is the perfect way for you to broaden your horizons and learn Spanish too.

Lina Hodgkins, fellow Pom Mom, said, “it has been amazing, it has grown so quick, and it is such a great thing for socialising for everyone and the dogs!”

If you are looking to get involved and join in on the walks head over to Pom Mom’s Marbella Facebook and Instagram or www.pommomsmarbella. com/ to find out more.

“Confidence is key, yoga helped me with my confidence and now it is a completely different story. Yoga allowed for me to feel secure and meet new people from the community. Share the Facebook pages, be part of the community, keep going it can be tough, the crazy hours are worth it.”

Yoga with Seana