✨ Celebrating Black History Month: Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Change ✨

Hello Inspiring Women community!

This February, we honored Black History Month by amplifying the stories, contributions, and resilience of Black women and leaders. But the work doesn’t stop here—true allyship and progress require year-round commitment. Here’s a recap of our recent blog posts and podcast episodes that celebrate Black history, empower women, and inspire action.

Blog Highlights: Allyship and Storytelling

Beyond February: A Commitment to Allyship
Black History Month is a time to reflect, but allyship is a lifelong journey. Our blog shared actionable steps to support Black women year-round, from amplifying Black voices and supporting Black-owned businesses to challenging performative allyship. We also highlighted essential reads like Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi to deepen understanding and inspire change.

Takeaway: True allyship requires intentional action, education, and a commitment to systemic change.

Podcast Highlights: Resilience and Innovation in Healthcare

Rae McMahan: Redefining Access to Healthcare
Rae McMahan, Senior VP at Prescryptive, shared her inspiring journey from battling Hodgkin’s disease as a teen to revolutionizing medication access. Her work focuses on transparent pricing and personalized medicine, empowering patients to take control of their health.

Key Insight: Rae’s story reminds us that adversity can fuel purpose, and innovation can transform lives.

Gina Jacobson: Transforming Workplace Support for Cancer Patients
Gina Jacobson, a stage 4 cancer survivor, is leading the charge to create supportive work environments through the Working With Cancer initiative. Her story highlights the importance of organizational empathy and breaking down stigmas around illness in the workplace.

Key Insight: Cancer doesn’t define a person’s potential—workplaces can and should be spaces of support and empowerment.

✨ The Bigger Picture

These stories remind us that progress is driven by resilience, innovation, and a commitment to equity. Whether it’s through allyship, storytelling, or redefining healthcare access, these women are lighting the way forward. Let’s carry the spirit of Black History Month into every day, celebrating Black voices and supporting women leaders who are shaping a brighter future.

Join the Movement

• Read: Dive into our blog posts for more on allyship and Theresa Moore’s incredible work.

• Listen: Tune into our podcast episodes with Rae McMahan and Gina Jacobson for inspiring stories of resilience and leadership.

• Act: Share these stories, support Black-owned businesses, and commit to lifelong learning and allyship.

Together, we can create a more equitable and inclusive world—one story, one action, and one day at a time.

With gratitude,

Laurie McGraw

Host & Creator

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