#the power of women

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the power of women

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[chocolatecakecas]

ms roan dethroned my dadrock....

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Big Little Lies' opening credit

[dankeseb]

i just found out that simone ashley is in the f1 movie and suddenly i don't hate it as much anymore lol

[cutemothman]

"no daughter of mine is going down on the one yard line"

I'M CRYING IN THE CLUB OH MY GODDDDDDDD

[thexfridax]

Time loop: Twin sisters Joséphine and Gabrielle Sanz as mother and daughter in ‘Petite Maman’ © Alamode Film

Interview with Céline Sciamma:

“Alliances are extremely important”

An interview with French director Céline Sciamma about her new film ‘Petite Maman’ and the power of women.

By Susanne Lintl, kurier.at, 17.03.2022

[T]ranslated by @thexfridax

Whenever a French film succeeded in the past couple of years, it was very likely that she was involved in it: Céline Sciamma, born in 1978, does not only write excellent screenplays (among others for Jacques Audiard’s great suburban documentary[sic] ‘Les Olympiades’ or for André Téchinè’s ‘Quand on a 17 ans’); with her own films, she’s also become one of the most important voices in the European auteur cinema in the past 15 years. In her new film ‘Petite Maman – When we were children’ (coming to cinemas as of Friday), the follow-up to her multi-award winning female drama ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’, the staunch feminist and Lesbian (she was in a relationship with Adèle Haenel for a long time) goes on a tender journey of childhood. At the house of her recently deceased grandmother, an 8-year old girl meets her mother who happens to be of the same age, and finally begins to truly understand her through joint talks and activities.

“It was my idea that a child meets a young version of her mother. Children are a good topic in cinema, because they are precise observers. Vital analysts of their environment and of course of their parents. In a certain way, it makes you come alive, when you observe them. Children are curious and have their own perspective of the world. Instinctively, you think about your own life, your own experiences as a child,” says Sciamma in the interview with the KURIER[.] Of course, she’s borrowed from her own childhood: “There were many connections. First of all, I made the film in the city, where I came from, in Cergy-Pontoise. The house and the rooms are based on my grandmother’s house, which I remember very well. It’s made a lasting impression on me, because I felt comfortable at her place. Grandmothers are key figures for children, especially for girls. When they die, it’s a turning point, a terrible break.”

Céline Sciamma, renowned French screenwriter and director © APA/AFP/JOEL SAGET

Have you also built tree houses as a young girl? - “Yes, I loved doing that. We have also filmed in the woods, where I played as a child.”

In ‘Petite Maman’, Nelly and Marion grapple with reality while building tree houses or playing together, thus getting to know each other. The encounter with the past and her mother’s 8-year old self, makes the present clearer for Nelly. She understands why her mother often feels so sad. “She suddenly sees [T: cue KT Tunstall] her own history through a new lense,” according to Sciamma. A touching scene, where Nelly tries to dispel her mother’s fear before a major surgery, knowing full well that she will get through it: “Everything will be fine”.

Céline Sciamma likes films with and about young people, coming-of-age films that tell the stories of childhood, its loss during adolescence and how this leads to disorientation. ‘Water Lilies’ or ‘Tomboy’ are about this difficult search for identity. Her heroes are always women – they have shaped her, rarely disappointed her, and supported her during difficult times.

Building a tree house with your own child-mother: ‘Petite Maman’ © Alamode Film

“When I look back, then I see that alliances with women were extremely important for me. Alliances that I forged right at the beginning of my journey. With people, who are still present in my life. Especially with my producer Bénédicte Couvreur, who I knew since my film studies. You have to know who to rely on, otherwise you won’t make it.”

Sciamma is one of the initiators of Collectif 50/50, a feminist collective, which aims at promoting gender equality as well as sexual and gender diversity in cinema and audiovisual media. “A powerful alliance often doesn’t look very mighty, but it doesn’t matter. Stick together and believe in your generation, then we are strong. That’s what I want to tell women”.

Next, Sciamma would like to do “something international”. A film, which is not based in France. “I need to try something new. Experiment. Try out something different”. Sciamma hints at the direction this may go. She is an ardent admirer of the Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki, [of whom she says] in the US film magazine ‘Little White Lies’:

“I love his masterpieces like ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ or ‘Spirited Away’. It would be wonderful if I could make a film like that”. ‘Ma vie de Courgette’, for which I wrote the screenplay, was already an animated film”.

To better understand your own mother: ‘Petite Maman’ © Alamode Film

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How is it that gorgeous women fluster me and yet I'm gay? How???

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oh oracle please spill more bob cast tea. goodness gracious how did I not know of this

there is Certainly tea to be spilled mainly i'm just thinking about how there should be some sort of formal deposition where they all have to give Heterosexual explanations for everything that they did. i'm like going to pretend to be a journalist just to get them alone in a room to ask uncomfortable questions

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Review and Spoiler - #12

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

My goodness, what an emotional, indirectly relatable, powerful novel. It's built almost entirely of free-verse poetry, which not only seems to make it easier to read but makes it just as much more moving and meaningful. And I couldn't be more grateful that it wasn't banned in my school.

Throughout the award-winning book, Xiomara Batista, the main character, expresses her views on religion, family, romance, identity, and more. All while experiencing the rollercoaster of teenhood; full of new friends, sharp turns, small acts of defiance, steep declines, and many loop-dee-loops.

Spoiler: The ending takes... an unexpected turn...

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God is a woman🙏🏼

[faliz]

Kate Winslet attends Vogue World: London 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on September 14, London

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The Power of Women Collaborating in Business

Collaboration has always been a cornerstone of success in business, but when women choose to work together intentionally, the results go beyond the bottom line. You don’t just build companies—you build ecosystems of support, creativity, and growth. Whether you’re co-founding a venture, mentoring another entrepreneur, or simply exchanging ideas with someone who understands your journey, collaboration offers real advantages. As a woman in business, you’ve probably already seen how lifting each other up opens doors that might otherwise stay closed. This article explores how collaboration among women drives innovation, strengthens leadership, and amplifies results across industries. And if you’re not already investing in collaboration, this is your signal to start.

Stronger Networks Lead to Bigger Opportunities

You already know how valuable a solid network is. When women collaborate, they create connections that are rooted in more than professional gain—they're built on trust, shared values, and lived experience. That kind of connection lasts. It’s one thing to hand someone a business card. It’s another to follow up, make an introduction, or offer your help because you genuinely want to see someone win.

As you build your own network, look for opportunities to join women-led organizations, mastermind groups, and digital communities. These spaces make it easier to connect with like-minded professionals, share strategies, and find partners who align with your vision. The relationships you invest in now can evolve into partnerships, joint ventures, referrals, or even friendships that carry your business further than you imagined.

Collaboration Sparks Innovation

When you collaborate with other women, you bring together a mix of experiences and ideas that rarely come from working solo. You might approach a problem one way, but someone with a different background or industry focus brings in a fresh angle—and together, you find a solution that neither of you would’ve seen alone. That’s the power of shared thinking.

If you’re developing a new product, building a brand, or solving a customer challenge, you can gain an edge by collaborating with others who complement your strengths. Don’t just look for people who think like you. Look for those who challenge you, expand your perspective, and help you stretch your creative boundaries. In a competitive market, innovation is currency, and collaboration fuels it.

Shared Resources Create Sustainable Growth

Running a business can feel isolating, especially when you’re juggling everything from marketing to customer service to finance. But when you team up with other women, you get access to tools, systems, and knowledge that save time and money. Maybe someone has a great graphic designer. Maybe they’ve already negotiated a vendor discount. Maybe they’ve built a client onboarding process you can adapt.

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time. Sharing resources doesn’t just lighten your workload—it also boosts your capacity. You can take on larger projects, expand your reach, and serve your customers better when you’re not starting from scratch. And you don’t need formal partnerships to do this. A simple collaboration on a campaign, webinar, or cross-promotion can move the needle for everyone involved.

Mentorship Multiplies Growth

There’s no substitute for real-world experience, and one of the most powerful ways women collaborate is through mentorship. Whether you’re the mentor or the mentee, that relationship offers an ongoing exchange of ideas, accountability, and support. And it’s not just about senior professionals guiding juniors. Peer mentorship—working with someone at a similar stage—can be just as valuable.

If you’ve been in business for a while, make it a point to share what you’ve learned. Offer feedback, answer questions, and be honest about what worked and what didn’t. And if you’re earlier in your career, seek out women whose paths you admire and ask thoughtful questions. Most successful professionals remember what it’s like to be in your shoes and are willing to help when approached with sincerity and clarity.

Strategic Partnerships Expand Your Reach

Sometimes collaboration means forming something bigger together. You might join forces on a product launch, co-host a live event, or create an offering that combines your strengths with someone else’s. These kinds of partnerships work best when your audiences overlap and your values align. You get double the visibility and double the impact with less effort than trying to do it alone.

Strategic collaborations also build credibility. When customers see two respected professionals teaming up, it signals trust and authority. And it introduces you to new audiences without needing to spend extra on marketing. You’ll want to be selective—don’t say yes to every opportunity—but when the right one comes along, it can fast-track your business in a way solo efforts can’t.

Collective Voices Drive Change

When women collaborate, they’re not just growing businesses—they’re changing business. You’ve probably seen it in your own field. Conversations about equal pay, funding access, and inclusive hiring get louder and more effective when women speak together. Advocacy becomes stronger when it’s not coming from one voice but a collective chorus that’s consistent and confident.

You can use your platform to amplify others and lend support to initiatives that benefit everyone. That might mean contributing to a campaign, signing a joint letter, or spotlighting another woman’s work. These small actions matter. Over time, they shift the culture and create a better environment for the next generation of women entrepreneurs and executives to succeed.

Support Through Shared Highs and Lows

It’s easy to celebrate wins, but where collaboration really shines is when things get tough. A bad client, a product flop, or a funding rejection hits differently when you’re going through it alone. But when you have a community of women who’ve been there, or who are right there with you, those setbacks become survivable—and sometimes even funny in hindsight.

This kind of emotional and professional support keeps you grounded. You get advice without judgment, encouragement without platitudes, and solutions based on real experience. It makes the ride a lot less lonely. And when you win? Your collaborators are the first to cheer, not compete. That’s the kind of business culture that’s worth building.

Key Benefits of Women Collaborating in Business

Build stronger, trust-based networks

Drive innovation with diverse ideas

Share tools, knowledge, and systems

Support each other through mentorship

Form strategic partnerships to grow faster

Amplify collective voices for change

Find resilience in shared experiences

Collaboration Is a Strategy, Not a Side Effect

You don’t have to wait for the perfect opportunity to collaborate. You can start now—by reaching out, sharing knowledge, showing support, and asking for input. You’ll find that women who collaborate create more than just business results. They create momentum, loyalty, and a ripple effect that stretches well beyond a single project or launch. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, investing in collaboration is one of the smartest and most sustainable decisions you can make in your career. Because when women work together, business gets better—for everyone.

For more insights on leadership, collaboration, and women in business, visit Leilani Bradford’s Quora profile.

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Lord of the Rings fanart! I watched for the first time recently and loved it

[EDIT: Thanks for the love on this! Prints of this are also available on my shop for those interested!]