On the Rise Solutions, LLC

Have you ever heard the statement, “Power equals information plus alternatives?”⠀
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I believe this quote couldn’t be more relevant to our current situation (the uncertainty that is the coronavirus pandemic). ⠀
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There is a serious LACK of information you can trust, and as a result you might feel like you don't have very many good alternatives available to you right now. This could leave you feeling powerless to change or influence things. ⠀
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I’ve felt this uncertainty and helplessness during a few periods of my life, so I wanted to share some things that helped me navigate the uncertainty.⠀
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Hopefully it will help you, too. Keep reading in my latest blog post >>LINK IN BIO

In my brand of Feminism...men are included. ⠀
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I believe in a revolution that brings our male allies along with us. One that does not alleniate them, but helps them see their role in helping womxn achieve equal rights, equal opportunity, and equal protections under the law, at work, and at home. ⠀
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I hear from so many men who tell me they don't know how to help or what to do to be a good Feminist, so here's my quick and dirty .⠀
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1. Be a kind and generous mentor or friend, but don't mansplain (the act of telling a woman something she already knows). ⠀
2. Help women understand how to navigate the system by giving them visibility into the culture, politics and backend dealings so they can see and better understand the pathways to leadership, power and influence. ⠀
3. Invite womxn to the table. Ask their opinion. Repeat what they said to amplify their voices. ⠀
4. Look to hire womxn, promote womxn, and encourage womxn to look for opportunities and advocate for themselves. Especially womxn of color who need it most. ⠀
5. Set an example for other men to follow. Being the change you want to see in the world is one of the best ways to actually change things. ⠀
6. Hold your male friends and colleagues to the same standards you hold yourself to. Stand up for womxn when other men degrade them with sexist comments or jokes in backrooms and locker rooms. Hold other men accountable. ⠀
7. Teach your daughters how to be brave by encouraging them to take risks. Show them it's okay to make mistakes, and to fail. Tell them they are worthy, they are loved and they can achieve anything they put their minds to. Be there for them when they fail by helping them figure out what they learned, and how to do better in the future. Don't let your daughters give up. ⠀
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What else do you think men can do to be better feminists? ⠀
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