Ladies Celebrating Ladies: Happy Galentines Day!

February 13th is Leslie Knope's favorite holiday: Galentines day. It's a day for "ladies celebrating ladies," and I am all about that. In honor of Galentines day, I'm sharing a list of five women that inspire me.

1. Cindy Gallop (@cindygallop): This fall, I heard about the 3% Conference for the first time. The 3% Conference champions creative female talent and leadership, and Cindy Gallop embodies what it's all about. The self-proclaimed "Michael Bay of business," is confident, outspoken, and empowering women in a huge way. Cindy inspires me to lead with confidence, unafraid to speak out.
2. Lisa Dobias (Professor Profile): I know I'm not the only TexasMedia student who feels this way. Lisa Dobias is the reason that I decided to pursue a career in media. I was totally lost until I took her class; her passion was infectious and her support is endless. She does everything in her power to help her students achieve greatness, whether in media planning or in their job search. Lisa inspires me to chase my dreams, no matter how big or bold.
   
3. Gay Gaddis (www.gaygaddis.com): This is a woman with vision. Gay Gaddis is the founder and CEO of T3 advertising, the largest woman-owned ad agency. She grew her business into a top five innovation agency. Every time I hear about the newest brand solution from T3, I nerd out a little bit. Gay inspires me to innovate, challenging conventions and seeking unique solutions.
   
4. Julie Augustyn (@JMAugustyn): Working at RealMassive this summer gave me the chance to see Julie Augustyn, Senior Vice President of Foundry Commercial, in action. Her insights on the retail sector go far beyond CRE, and she's amazing at facilitating connections. She's a major player in organizing meetups at ICSC events and she's phenomenal at creating and keeping connections. Julie inspires me to make a concerted effort to network with the pros, forging real connections.
   
5. Analisa Goldblatt (@avgold14): Last but certainly not least is marketing maven/designer/blogger/SEO strategist Analisa Goldblatt. Working at a startup is hard, but Analisa makes it look easy. She wears about a hundred hats and wears them well, never complaining and always pushing forward. Analisa inspires me to take my projects to the next level, going beyond what's immediately on my plate.
   

These women are #goals, and I strive to shine like them in all my work, from advertising to freelancing. I hope to someday be as inspirational as each and every one of them. To see what else inspires me, check out my other blog posts here.