Unleashing Your Inner Power: How Everyday Actions Shape Our World
Hey bestie, let’s have a little kiki. I see it all the time—women walking into my shop feeling so overwhelmed by politics, injustice, and the general dumpster fire that is the world some days. And girl, I feel you. It’s easy to think, “What can I even do?” But here’s the tea: you have way more power than you think. And it’s not just about voting (though, duh, we’re definitely doing that). It’s about making moves every single day that shape the world you want to live in. Let’s get into it.
1. Your Wallet Is a Weapon—Use It Like a Boss
Every dollar you spend is a tiny revolution. Buying from a woman-owned business? That’s a vote. Supporting sustainable brands instead of fast fashion? Another vote. Skipping that big-box store in favor of an independent creator? Sis, you’re basically running the whole election.
Where to start? Check out these places to make your money talk:
2. Community is Queen—Get Involved Locally
Power isn’t just in who we elect—it’s in what we build. Local activism and small actions create huge waves. Host a community cleanup, join a mutual aid network, start a book club that discusses real-world issues, or roll up to town hall meetings with receipts and questions.
Ways to get plugged in:
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League of Women Voters (They’ll spill the tea on local policies)
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She Should Run (Maybe it’s your time to run? Just saying.)
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VolunteerMatch (Find a cause that needs your magic)
3. Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
We’ve all got that friend who rants about politics over brunch but then... does literally nothing. (Love you, but we need action.) It’s time to take those convos from chisme to change by giving your crew real ways to show up. Next time they say, “Ugh, I hate politics,” hit them with:
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“Same, but let’s do something about it. Are you registered to vote?” Check here
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“Instead of buying from that massive corporation, let’s hit up a local shop.”
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“I just donated $5 to Emily’s List—wanna match me?”
4. Digital Activism—Make Social Media Work for You
Your Instagram stories? Yeah, they can be a force for good. Share petitions, highlight organizations doing the work, amplify small businesses, and call out the BS when you see it.
Easy ways to use your voice online:
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Follow National Organization for Women for feminist news & advocacy
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Learn how to turn your online energy into real-world impact with All In Together
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Support and amplify activists via ActBlue
The TL;DR? You’re Not Powerless—You’re a Damn Powerhouse
Every time you spend, speak up, show up, or stand up, you’re shifting the game. We’re not waiting for politicians to fix things—we’re making moves now. So when someone asks, “But what can we even do?”—hand them this list and say, "Babe, we’re just getting started.”
xoxo,
Amanda Dare