13/10/2022
“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” —The Dalai Lama XIV
Competition in female-owned small business is an interesting thing. Spending years surrounded by it, and participating in many deep conversations about it, more often than not, I've found that business owners are quite reluctant to share their knowledge, skills, experiences, etc. Why do you think that is? Is it due to a narrative created by an environment governed by masculinity for so long? Breeding competitiveness and secrets? Is it because women feel that by sharing what we know, we will somehow lose a part of the business we have worked so hard to build? Or perhaps it's fear - you know the dreaded imposter syndrome, that we might find out that we don't actually hold as much wisdom as we thought, that we'll be found it...
Today I challenge you to share your knowledge with your community. Share your experience, share a tip or trick you've learned along the way, let your community know that you want to support them and nurture them. Let them know of your abundance and ask them to join you in sisterhood. Build relationships in your community, champion each other - don't fight to the death. There is room for everyone to succeed - so be that light, hold that space, and shine!
I would love you to share some of your wisdom below - let's start a conversation in the comments!
