Some words carry more weight than others. Take “grit,” for example. It describes women who face challenges head on and come out stronger. It’s a word for resilience and determination, and it's a word many women embody.

Julie Jeppson is the host of the online community “Gritty Mamas,” and she is calling out four markers of a gritty woman.

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