Celebrating The Women Who Tell Their Stories – An Ode to Women, During Women’s History Month
March 30, 2023
Woman
/ˈwo͝omən/
noun
A woman – by definition – is an adult female human. Over the years and thanks to human rights, that definition has expanded, been challenged, is more inclusive, and still remains as – if not more – powerful.
But it’s the parts of us that aren’t defined that make being a woman so remarkable; the raw parts that make us uniquely ourselves, the unexpected intricacies, the grit and grace, and the moments when we can look at another woman in solidarity and say, “yeah, I get it.”
The bosses, the mothers, the girls, the artists, the scholars, the rebels, and the ones still finding their way. We are all so different, yet so fundamentally the same. That’s why bearing witness to all the personalities that make up The Papaya community is so awesome.
This Women’s History Month – which is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society – the theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”. How fitting is it then, that we take a moment to honour the stories of the women in our lives, and of our community? There are so many amazing creators within this space who are sharing their lives, their stories, their mishaps, and victories, all while inspiring others on these platforms in a way that not only highlights what it’s truly like to be a woman but also what it means to be part of a sisterhood.
Over at The Papaya Podcast page, every Friday we feature an awesome account on Instagram using the hashtag #PapayaCommunity. It’s a way for us to bring attention to what like-minded women are doing in the space, and a wonderful additional channel of inspiration, which we can always use.
Here are a few of their accounts, and make sure to follow along for more.
Meet @thehealthfuldrew, aka Drew Shott! Her IG is full of inspiration, health, wellness, and holistic healing.
Meet @agrlslifestyle, aka Tiffani! Her IG is full of plus-size fashion, lifestyle inspo and self-love.
Meet @beckieklodesigns, aka Beckie Klo! Her IG is full of knit designing, size inclusivity, and her beautiful life.
Meet @kristyndingman, aka Kristyn Dingman! Her IG is full of self-love, mom life, and challenging beauty standards.
Meet @hlb3071, aka Helen! Her IG is full of inspiration, feminism and DISNEY.
Meet @chroniic.and.iconiic, aka Lee! Her IG is full of chronic illness awareness, self-love, family, and more.
Meet @agrlslifestyle, aka Tiffani! Her IG is full of inspiration, plus size fashion, self-love and nursing.
Meet @bailey_peace, aka Bailey! Her IG is full of self-love, an eco-lifestyle, and body love.
Meet @shaunaneufeld_, aka Shauna Neufeld! Her IG is full of self-love, inner strength, and body love.
Meet @theashleepiper, aka Ashley! Her IG is full of self-love, honest vulnerability, and body love.
Meet @curlycurvydiva! Her IG is full of self-love, and body positivity.
Meet @ciierrajade, aka Cierra! Her IG is full of self-love, inner strength, and body confidence.
Meet @mrsmacskinders, aka Laurie! Her IG is full of self-love, her journey as a Kindergarten teacher, and spreading joy.
Meet @ohheyimkayla! Her IG is full of self-love, body positivity, and challenging beauty standards.
Meet @beckieklodesigns! Her IG is full of body confidence, self worth, and mental health.
Meet @_nicolelemke! Her IG is full of confidence, size inclusivity, and self-love.
Meet @hardtohearit, aka April! Her IG is full of self-love, motherhood, and bringing awareness to hearing loss.
Meet @burknco, aka Jenelle! Her IG is full of style inspo, size inclusivity, and motherhood.
Meet @theplusmom, aka Vynessa! Her IG is full of self love and body positivity.
Meet @dearmamadiary, aka Kristen! Her IG is full of self-care, motherhood, and postpartum depression awareness.
Meet @fine_and_andi, aka Andrea Karwandy! Her IG is full of self-love and vulnerability, along the way to finding it.
Meet @mel_tacos, aka Melissa Constanza! Her IG is full of self-love, motherhood, and body positivity.
Meet @mommy_wabi_sabi, aka Stacey Lord! Her IG is full of self-love, acceptance, and motherhood.
Meet @marilyn_dunn_, aka Marilyn Dunn! Her IG is full of self-love, motherhood, and body positivity.