Women, youth, and community forums

Friday afternoon I had a fantastic time with young ladies from our 47 counties aspiring leaders and those already leading young. Thanks to Akili Dada who organized Dada Dialogue/Dada Lead Forum. It was also a privilege to share a platform with Hon. Millie Odiambo, Hon. Tiya Galgalo and Mr. Baraza (The only woman in the room😊)

A lot was shared and was a really intimate, personal conversation between sisters.

Not casting stone but some of the lessons from our experiences:

KEY; always have strong faith. Never forget your family and close friends when going up for when all else shatters they will be there. We see our brothers/men as allies and partners.

1. No one gives you the time and space, you’ve got to create it for yourself while strategically positioning oneself.
2. Leadership is not only in politics; use the platforms already in place to bring change regardless how small
3. The little efforts that form our little stories later form the bigger story
4. Women have to be courageous enough to come out and seek elective positions
5. Women are put on a scale be married, have children etc to be counted fit for politics or leadership
6. All of those scales are meant to discredit women, we have to constantly rise above
7. Political resource is not just about money, you can do your small thing that translates to community support
8. Women should not shy away from entrepreneurship to create wealth and employment
9. Create a brand, niche for one self. Stand out in everything you do… From dressing to the big things Out of sight, you will be forgotten
10. Don’t wait for anyone or resources before executing your idea, let them catch up with you when you doing
11. Resonate with community in terms with what is culturally accepted like learning language, dressing and what you don’t agree with, know how to go around it without being offensive
12. Don’t shy away from the media to advance your cause when necessary
13. Ooh and yes darlings most definitely develop a thick skin; for us more than often we are attacked below the waist line.
14. Let’s get up there using our intellect and hardwork, short cuts are short lived
15. Always remember you are wonderfully and fearfully made; believe in yourself
16. Learn which battles to fight and when.
17. Have a big threshold for insults
18. Regardless of your past or present be sure it doesn’t have to determine your future
19. Shadow someone you look up to for mentorship and guidance
20. Help others achieve their dreams where you can as they climb up so do you.