On this unapologetically raw and fiery International Women’s Day episode, I sit down (live!) with the unstoppable Sarai Speer, aka The Platinum Giraffe. We throw out the scripts and get straight into what this day really means—beyond the Instagram posts and corporate shoutouts. From the ways women are still being told to “stay in their lane” to the times we decided to burn the lane down entirely, this conversation is a full-bodied call to action, wrapped in humor, truth, and a little bit of swearing. Because, honestly, what’s empowerment without a little edge?

Key Insights & Takeaways:

• The Myth of Gratitude as a Muzzle: Why “be humble, be grateful” is often code for “stay small”—and how we’re done with that.
• Women Supporting Women… But Are We? We dig into the ways women sometimes gatekeep power instead of sharing it and why true empowerment means lifting as we climb. 
• Taking Up Space—And Not Apologizing for It: Sarai and I talk about moments when we had to step into our own power, despite the noise telling us to shrink.
• International Women’s Day Rewritten: If we got to rebrand the day, what would we call it? (Spoiler: It’s not for the faint of heart.)
• The One-Minute Mic Drop: If you had one minute to rally every woman on this planet, what would you say? Sarai’s answer? Pure fire.
• Justice—Not Just for the Few: We closed with a discussion about justice—who gets it, who doesn’t, and what it actually means when we say we want a just world. Because justice isn’t just a word; it’s a responsibility.

Thought Prompts:

• When was the last time you took up space unapologetically? What would it look like to do that today? No, it's not a holiday. It's YOUR day!
• Have you ever been told to “be grateful” in a way that felt more like a leash than a celebration? How did you respond?
• In what ways can we better show up for other women—especially when no one’s watching?
• What’s your personal rallying cry? If you had one minute to empower women everywhere, what would you say?
• What does justice mean to you? How do you contribute to making it real?

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