IF YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN, I NEED YOU TO READ THIS WHOLE. DAMN.?MESSAGE. PERIOD!
I've been ugly crying all morning - Lemme tell ya what happened!
Last night Sheryl Lee Ralph?won an Emmy for Best Actress in a comedy. Her acceptance speech will go in the history books next to?Viola Davis' and Lupita's epic award speeches, and here's why.
Every woman that's ever been looked over, bypassed or marginalized in her professional career FELT this speech.? I mean from...
- The moment her name was called and the SHOCK of it all paralyzed her.
- To the strong survivor's cry song, that she literally belted from her gut
- To the soulful fountain of gratitude that she poured generously onto her producer, husband, children, and supporters
- To the rebel rousing "don't give up on you" monologue that raised the audience to their feet
- And then there was the warrior's triumphant "THANK YOU" that she shouted as the raised her Emmy high in the air
I FELT every. single. second. of this speech.? And here's why you felt it too!
- SHOCK?- When you're accustomed to being overlooked, you get used to it. You just show up for the paycheck and keep on moving.? That moment when you finally get recognized for all of your talent and hard work?is SURREAL.
- SURVIVORS CRY - Successful women are indeed an ENDANGERED species. We are often punished for winning and belittled if we are unapologetic. Yet, we never allow the "victim" label to be taped to our chest. It's not how we are built.
- FOUNTAIN OF GRATITUDE - When so many people are strategizing for your failure, you are overwhelmingly grateful for those who believe in and support your success.
- DON'T GIVE UP ON YOU - If you are one of the lucky women who has been called to lead rather than being led, then you have a responsibility to BET BIG on yourself. And even when sh*t is hard or seems impossible, we keep betting big, even if no one else shows up?at the game.
- TRIUMPHANT THANK YOU - When they finally "see you" in all of your brilliance and glory... there is nothing left to say but Thank You.
Ok, I think I've sufficiently gushed, cried, and celebrated today. But I'd love to hear what you thought of Sheryl's speech. Watch the clip below and let me know your thoughts.
https://youtu.be/cRw8IFLS1Fs?t=250
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1 年I'm not hooked in to a lot of current affairs and have never really watched awards shows. And I am SO GRATEFUL that you shared this message. I might otherwise have missed one of the most inspired and inspiring women having her say and her song. I'm still floating on awe. Thank you, Jai!
BRAVO to a phenomenal woman and actress. Well deserved!
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2 年Selah!!!!
Leadership Development Consultant @ Limitless Life | Talent & HR Development, Executive Advisor
2 年I didn't see it but I sure will now, based on your summary alone! I surely felt that.?
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2 年Yes, YES, AND YES!!!!! I literally called Queen Sheryl Lee Ralph’s speech a war cry on my Insta post last night. Confirmation! God is listening, speaking, confirming, moving and directive paths!!! Whew!!! ????????????