The Sisterhood of Sharing: Why Your Story Could Be Someone Else’s Survival Guide

There’s something sacred about sitting in a space where you don’t have to pretend, where you can show up exactly as you are and be met with empathy, encouragement, and zero judgment. That’s what happened at our most recent BWP CAYA – Come as You Are virtual lunch.

It wasn’t just another Zoom call. It was a circle of women holding space for each other’s real, raw, and often heavy moments - grief, struggle, overwhelm, uncertainty.

We talked about losing loved ones; how the pain lingers, how it resurfaces in waves. We had members share stories about their losses, and an impending loss. And you know what happened? We listened. We grieved right along with them. We made sure they had the space to share their deep emotions.

We offered support to a woman navigating both a personal and professional storm. And what did she receive? Not advice. Not platitudes. But presence. Compassion. A reminder that she wasn’t alone, that she didn’t have to have it all figured out to be worthy of support.

It’s important for me to say that this is not a one-time thing. 

This sort of support has been happening at CAYA since the beginning. Consistently. Constantly. Confidentially. This is a page from BWP’s journey - every month for the past 4 years.

These are the moments that remind me:

Your story … yes, yours … might be the lifeline someone else needs.

When we share our stories, we normalize the messy middle. We give language to emotions others haven’t found words for yet. We remind each other that healing isn’t linear, that strength can look like tears, and that bravery is often just showing up.

That’s the power of sisterhood. It’s not about having identical journeys. It’s about walking side by side, lighting the path for one another with our lived experiences.

So, if you’re reading this and wondering whether your story matters, let me assure you: it does.

And if you’re craving this kind of space, a place where you can come as you are and be met with love, join us at the next CAYA lunch. Bring your laughter, your tears, your questions, your uncertainty. We’ll be there, holding space, reminding each other of our strength.

Because in this sisterhood, sharing isn’t oversharing.

It’s healing. It’s mentoring. It’s lifesaving. It’s necessary.

Do One Nice Thing Every Day

At BWP, we often say Do One Brave Thing Every Day, and we believe in that deeply. But this month, let’s explore a softer, equally powerful twist: What if we each committed to Do One Nice Thing Every Day, especially for another woman?

In a world that often pulls us in a thousand directions, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of our own to-do lists, deadlines, and daily chaos. But even in the busiest seasons of life, we have the power to pause, and to pour into someone else.

Kindness doesn’t always show up with grand gestures. Sometimes it looks like a thoughtful message, a quick connection, or simply holding space for someone who needs to be heard.

It only takes one spark to light a movement. Be the woman who ignites it in others.

I ask that this week you make it a point to intentionally lift the women around you.

• Cheer on a friend launching her dream project.​

• Share a post from a woman-owned business.

• Recommend someone for an opportunity.

• Introduce a connection that could help them land their next client, job, or breakthrough.

• If you see someone struggling, offer your support.

• And if someone seems to have it all together, check in anyway. Chances are, she’s carrying more than you realize.

Let’s normalize asking how someone’s really doing. Let’s offer more virtual coffee chats, spontaneous “thinking of you” texts, and shared moments of honesty. Let’s hold doors open, not just literally, but figuratively, so other women can walk through them too. Building our own “villages”, a network of women who truly support and elevate one another, is essential. But that’s not just about being part of someone’s network; it’s about actively working that network to make a difference in each other’s lives.

This week’s call to action!

Visit the BWP Members-Only section and choose five women to intentionally connect with. Reach out. Start a conversation. You can make a real difference in someone’s journey. Get to know them on a deeper level and see what happens.

Be part of her village and let her be part of yours.

Because when we support each other, we all rise.

In kindness,

Kelli

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