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INTRODUCING THE YOU ARE ENOUGH. POWHER HAVEN BY NICOLE HEROUX WILLIAMS PHOTOS BY NSP STUDIO BY DANA ICALCAGNO
If 2022 feels like a new year wearing last year’s dress, believe me, I get it. COVID has been through my house three times, and the slightest sniffle gives me heart palpitations. Seriously. Despite that, I am filled with optimism for 2022. If the past two years have taught women anything, it’s that we are resilient and resourceful. We juggled jobs and kids and daycare. We homeschooled and mastered the technology of remote learning. Some of us realized that working from home beat going into the office and others decided that we’d rather be our own boss.
and home. Those who work from home are not engaging in meaningful conversations with colleagues, bouncing ideas off them, or even getting a fist bump for a job well done. As worthwhile as it has been to spend more time with our families, there’s also more loneliness from the lack of connection.
why? Step out in faith and you may find that your courage helps someone else.
The link between social isolation and a myriad of health issues is very real. Depression, stress, and cardiovascular disease are just a few of the adverse
4 . C E L E B R AT E T H E I R VICTORIES—And make sure you celebrate your own. 5. LEAN BACK AND LISTEN—It takes so little effort but has a big payoff. 6. START A MOVEMENT— We all have the power to influence change
Whether fulltime or the newly coined “sidepreneur”, you are doing this on your terms. You took incredible risks during times of grave uncertainty. And that makes you a rock star.
7. CONNECT THEM WITH OTHERS—Your circle of influence offers valuable connections. Use them. 8. START A MASTERMIND— Brainstorm ideas, track your goals, and use your expertise to help someone reach theirs.
There are approximately 13 million women owned business in the US, growing at a rate of 5% every year. Women owned businesses are fueling the economy! The pandemic has changed the future of the work world. According to a survey conducted in October 2021, 45% of full-time U.S. employees worked from home either all (25%) or part of the time (20%). Businesses around the world are embracing these changes.
3. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES—Whether you buy from them or give them a shoutout on social media, let them know you love what they’re putting out in the world.
effects that can hopefully be avoided just by supporting each other. 8 EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT OTHER WOMEN:
The last two years have also shown us that we need each other more than ever. Think about it.
1. SHARE YOUR STORY—This can be hard, especially if it’s messy, but if you share it with “your people”, you will find kindred spirits who will cheer you on.
The industries hit hardest by the pandemic employ more women. Women carry more of the responsibilities regarding childcare
2. BE VULNERABLE—It can be so tempting to put on a brave face and pretend like you have it altogether. But
Innovation and success do not happen within the boundaries of your comfort zone. Stretch yourself. Step into a networking event even though it may be terrifying. Join an accountability group to help you crush your goals. Action will always result in momentum. Even if there are failures and challenges along the way – each of these are an opportunity to learn and grow. For years, I ran my own financial planning firm, but something was missing. I started PowHer Haven at the beginning of the pandemic because I was looking for a way to connect more authentically
