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Dr. Laura Selby is in her ophthalmologist residency in her intern year. Dr. Selby speaks to her experience as a woman attending medical school, and then working in a male dominated field. She shares examples of the sexism she has faced from peers, patients, healthcare staff and instructors. As well as how she has learned to turn to other women physicians for mentorship and guidance. Dr. Selby shares advice, tips, phrases and insight for other women working in male dominated fields, such as healthcare.

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Women Empowerment Boudoir | Studio Detroit - mollygrunewald.com

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Women Empowerment Boudoir | Studio Detroit - Self-love and diversity - Women of all different sizes, shapes, colors, and sexualities

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Rachael Baker is a student at Southern Oregon University, she is involved in student leadership, student clubs and committees. Rachael is a political science major, planning for a future in law and politics. Rachael speaks to the lack of women representations in political science studies and United States politics. As well as the challenges and double standards that a woman seeking a future in politics faces. Rachel provides a amazing resource Emily's List a website that's mission is to elect Democratic pro-choice women to office.

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Diana Ramos is a student at Southern Oregon University, she has been an active student leader holding the roles of Multicultural Senator in student government, and president of the Latino Student Union. Diana speaks to her journey, challenges, and successes, as a woman in leadership. Age does not determine wisdom, spirit or knowledge and Diana is proof of that.

“You’re a powerful human being, you are destined to be a leader if you want to!” -Diana Ramos 20 Yrs. young

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Madi Ross is a student at Southern Oregon University, and has held many leadership roles throughout her education. Madi is hearing impaired.  She shares her experiences and journey of navigating both her hearing impairment and being a leader. As well as shades light on how she has learned to advocated for herself. Madi shares tips and advice on how to gain confidence, stay grounded, and succeed in your environment.

I am enough for this world! -Madi Ross

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Dr. Sarah Walz is a physician working in general medicine. She speaks to her experiences as a female physician, specifically regarding how she navigates her position of power in a professional setting. We discussion intrinsic self- confidence, and how this  manifests differently in men and in women.

Find a positive person that believes in you to help build your intrinsic self-confidence – Sarah Walz

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This is a resource made by women, for women.

This is a ever growing collection of women sharing their stories, experiences, knowledge and wisdom.  Each woman is beautifully unique, as well as universally connected to one another.  Please use this resource to find solidarity,  gain insight, helpful  information and inspiration.  When we shine the light on each other, all women shine brighter. Please feel free to comment or like videos. All comments are anonymous, and expected to be respectful. All women involved have given permission for this resource to be shared widely. Please share this resource with the women in your life.

Please help expand the pack. If you identify as a women and would be willing to add your story to this resource, please reach out to welshm1@sou.edu.

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Meg has worked as a phlebotomist in the Emergency department for the past three years. Prior to working in medicine, she worked at a local Ashland print shop for 35 years. Meg started as a temp worker and ended her career there as co-leader of all operations within the company.  Meg raised a family of five; three college educated daughters, a son in the Navy, and has mourned the loss of a 20yr son, fought and won a battle with alcoholism, and provided endless support to family, friends, and community. She shares her experiences about working in an openly misogynistic company, feeling the coldness of working for large scale healthcare, and what being a women means to her.

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Jordan is a personal trainer and has worked to promote body positive attitudes in the fitness community. Jordan speaks to the challenges and stereotypes that women face within the fitness industry.  She brings attention to the dangers that unrealistic and fake images shown on social media can have on women’s self-image. Jordan also speaks to the hypersexualization
of  women’s fitness. Jordan talks about the power in finding a healthy fitness community and recommends a body and women positive podcast called RAW BEAUTY TALKS.

"Stop listening to other people, listen to your heart, and know that no matter what you do or how hard you try, it’s me and I am perfect just the way I am!"  - Jordan Esqueda

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Kristen is a Cardiac Critical Care RN, living in Southern Oregon currently, but grew up in North Dakota. Kristen speaks to her life journey involving, a conservative upbringing, an atheist husband, and unanswered parental prayers. Kristen and I use humor to help discuss the difficulties of having open, honest, and two-sided conversations with our parents as adults.

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Creator of this resource. I share why I created this, and why I will continue this project.