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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
International Women ’ s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of all the women we know and admire . At the House of St John ’ s , we believe in the importance of empowering girls and women . Embracing our experiences and sharing our knowledge contributes to the creation of communities where women can thrive . We possess the ability to excel in all areas of life , whilst supporting our peers , serving as positive role models , and taking the lead when promoting the importance of friendship , courage and resilience .
Celebrating women starts with recognising our power , and that walks hand in hand with acknowledging our past as much as preparing for our future . With this in mind , we sat down with some of our members to ask them the advice they would give their younger selves . We hope that by sharing these inspirational thoughts , we will start a conversation about our experiences as young women , whilst offering an insight to the thoughts of powerful women in business .
AMY GRANT , Head of House , House of St John ’ s " Believe in yourself and know that confidence is power . Don ’ t try and slot yourself into how you believe you should fit into society . Know your worth , act on your talents and push your boundaries . If you ’ re told no then ask why and better yourself to get a yes next time . You are here once and experiencing everything for the first time . Learn from it and push against expectation , but ensure every decision made should have an end goal of your happiness as the priority . Finally , remember to enjoy the little things in life . Be grateful for what you ’ ve got and who you get to share that with be it your family , friends or in your career ."
VICTORIA WHIPP , Pegasus Bath , Lead Sales Advisor , Lifestory " When thinking about the advice that I would give to my younger self , the saying ‘ those that matter don ’ t mind and those that mind don ’ t matter ’ springs to mind . As women , we tend towards a belief that our worth is inherently hinged on what others think of us , and I have certainly fallen victim of this view point far too often . However , the further I go through life , the more experiences I have and the more people I meet , the more I realise that everyone else is far too busy worrying about what people think of them to be taking much interest in me . As long as you are good to yourself and kind to those you meet , being the truest version of yourself will always serve you the best . Ultimately , what other people think of you , is really none of your business ."
FINA CHARLESON , Co-Founder and Podcast Producer , The Podcast Collective " Make the most of what you have right now . It ' s easy to get caught up in worrying about the future or dwelling on the past , and no doubt there will be highs and lows , successes , and failures , but learn to appreciate the small things and find joy in the journey . You are the one who has to live with the choices you make , so make sure they align with your values and desires . If you look back and cringe at things you did 6 months ago ( or even yesterday !), then you ’ re on track and progressing . So , take a deep breath , eat well , move often , be around good people … it ' s up to you to make the most of what you ’ ve got ."
GEMMA DENNING , Studio Manager , HELLO " My advice to my younger self would be don ’ t be afraid to ask questions . The more you ask , the more you learn , and the more you know , the more you can contribute . Always be willing to listen and explore new ideas but don ' t compare yourself to others . It ' s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself , but it ' s important to remember that everyone has their own unique strengths . Focus on your own journey and what you are good at , what you want to achieve and keep working to improve . Believe in yourself and your abilities , and the rest will follow ."
RACHEL DAVIES , Rachel Davies Nutrition " I would tell my younger self not to sweat the small stuff and to trust the process . If you are passionate about what you do , work hard , and stay true to yourself then the rest will fall into place . Even though life often throws you curveballs , trust that you have the resilience and tools to deal with it . I would also tell myself not to ignore niggling physical and mental symptoms . Whilst working in very stressful jobs in my 20 ' s , I experienced uncomfortable digestive symptoms , hormone imbalances and anxiety- believing it to be the norm . By addressing my nutrition , gaining a better connection to my body and what lifestyle approaches worked best for me , I was able to transform my health and wellbeing . As a nutritional therapist , I am now passionate about supporting others to do the same , and to improve their health and wellbeing for good !"
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