"Wonder Women"

Estelle

The January 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar has an article that caught my eye called "Wonder Women". The Magazine questioned a few of the women at the fifth Important Dinner for Women their childhood dreams that helped to transform them into powerful leaders. My childhood dream always included the printed word. I always loved to read books and magazines have always been a part of my life. Which is probable the reason that I have been in publishing for over 12 years. I haven’t reached were I want to be as of yet but one day I will publish a book and enjoy reading my name on the cover.

Estelle who is a British singer's who's latest song "Fall in Love" is loved by my daughter and myself. Her statement touched me to the core. Her answer in regards to what advice would you give to your younger self? "I’d say, Don’t be scared, you look fantastic!" I think every young woman should have that taped to her mirror, closet, and or bedroom door.

The pressures of society to look a certain way is enough to suffocate an adult I forget how much that pressure can be on a young person attempting to find out who they are. It’s so easy as a parent to say I love you and that your are beautiful we need to make are girls believe that they are "fantastic!" We need to ingrain into our girls that they are wonderful and support them no matter what. I have to look in the mirror and love what I see daily because you know what I am fantiastic no matter what the world thinks. Its taken me a long time to make peace with what I see when I look in the mirror. To be able to say that I love me and what I see!

Cathie Black who has been designated the New York City School Chancellor would advice her young self to "Go for the gold. Pursue your dream. And never take no for an answer." Where was she when I was growing up? Never take no for an answer…I have to give my girls that little nugget of advice if you want something bad enough then keep at and just go for it. I think I am going to make that my priority for 2011 pursue my dreams and do not give up just keep putting myself out there I will get that yes that I am looking for.

Elettra Wiedemann who is a fashion model would advise her younger self " Don’t care what stupid girls think or say." OK so I tell my girls this all the time just not in those words…Which reminisces of Pinks song "Stupid Girls". I have come to realize that everyone is not going to like you and neither will you like everyone. It’s just foolish to attempt to impress others by being something that you are not so who cares what they really think. Just be yourself!

2011 I will take some advice from so "Wonder Women" and be true to myself, go after my goals and feel fantastic every step of the way. If you get a chance flip through the January 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar check out the bright fashions, a few great articles and take the time to get to know a few wonderful women with some gems for thought. When I pick up my girls from school I will embarrass them with kisses in front of their friends tell them they are fabulous and that Maman loves them. Yes my oldest is taking French and I love how Maman sounds better then Mamma as my youngest call’s me.