Have you ever been told that you can’t? Even if you haven’t been told directly, the world is constantly sending our girls and women messages, that they can’t. Covergirl is stepping up to the plate and helping to change “can’t” into “can” with their empowerment #GirlsCan campaign, encouraging women to follow their dreams, whatever those dreams may be.
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Sometimes, it’s not so much about what people say we can’t do, but the things we believe we can.
In celebration of the #GirlsCan campaign, I am sharing just a few of my personal #GirlsCan moments and demonstrating how I’ve changed can’t to can in my life.
That time I won a pageant at my undergrad alma mater I attended and went on to represent my school on a national level, as shy and reserved as I was. I was never much of a social butterfly, but garnered enough courage to push myself through.
GIRLS CAN!
That time when I completed my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in four years amidst so much cultural, personal and social change. I wanted to quit so many times, but didn’t.
GIRLS CAN!
And after all that schooling, I decided to take a risk and pursue my passion for food, travel and lifestyle as the founder of The Domestic Life Stylist. Eventually, becoming a lifestyle contributor at 5 Minutes for Mom and even traveling to Mexico for a media stay at the Riviera Maya.
GIRLS CAN!
That time last year, when we were blessed with another healthy baby despite a difficult pregnancy the first time around.
GIRLS CAN!
Yes, girls can and you can. As a part of this #GirlsCan campaign, Covergirl is donating $50,000 to Dress for Success®. Be a part of the movement by purchasing #GirlsCan mascaras at Walmart for a limited time. Choose from Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara and Covergirl Professional All-in-One Mascara and create your own inspired or empowered look. Here’s mine:
Visit GirlsCanGiveBack.com and watch the video to learn more about this this #GirlsCan movement.
Comments ( 43 )
5minutesformom (@5minutesformom)
I’ve had lots of #GirlsCan moments – one was becoming a software developer & another was becoming a Work-at-Home mom.
Stephanie Phelps
I think my biggest #GirlsCan moment is helping teach my boys how to play ball!
Denise S
My moment was when nobody would go to Mexico with me during my spring break years ago, so I went by myself.
Sarah Mock (@HowIPinchAPenny)
I need to hear this today Lisa! I am having a ‘I don’t think I can’ day. I guess I CAN!
LisaDLS
That was me yesterday. I hate that you are having one of those days. It’s great that the #GirlsCan post helped lift your spirits a bit. There’s something energetic about sharing our “shining” moments with others that helps elevate us.
Margaret Smith
My #GirlsCan moment was when I went to Alaska on my own when I was 20. I wanted to visited for years and I went for two weeks on my own and loved it.
Peter G
I quit my job and started my own business.
Tonya Atkinson
I quit my job to stay at home with my son and have found ways to earn an income will taking care of my family.
Kim
When I decided to start lifting weights, even though my mother told me that girls can’t lift weights.
Mary Calabrese
My moment is graduating with my master’s degree.
Emma @ P is for Preschooler
Graduating school was my own #GirlsCan moment!
HS
My #GirlsCan moment was to run the first marathon.
Natalie
I think my biggest #GirlsCan moment was graduating from a doctorate program.
Brittany Whitley
I just recently got my drivers license for the first time ever! That was a HUGE #GirlsCan moment for me.
Joy Q
My moment was navigating the subway system in NYC without help from anyone. #GirlsCan
Seyma Shabbir
I think my biggest #Girlscan moment is managing my sugar levels when I was expecting my 2 sons!
Jen Haile
My #GirlsCan moment was going back to school to continue my college education.
softie100
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janetfaye
My #GirlsCan moment was when I graduated college.
Cynthia C
My #GirlsCan moment was going back to school to get an advanced degree.
Debbi Wellenstein
My #GirlsCan moment was fighting for, and getting, a promotion at work.
Amanda Sakovitz
My #GirlsCan moment was when I ran a mile without walking for the first time. Never thought I could do that.
latanya
I got my master’s degree while working full time at a very stressful and time consuming job.
Deborah
Awesome post. You’re right, girls can! Go you for all you have achieved. 🙂
Karen
For me it is working the midnight shift and raising the family.
Alexa Cohen
when i got my first job!
Amy Orvin
My biggest #GirlsCan moment was when I had the highest batting average on the whole baseball team of all boys.
Marilyn Nawara
My biggest #GirlsCan moment of 2014 is to quit smoking. After 30++ years I am smoke free!
Elena
I had my #girlscan moment when I graduated from college
laurajacobson
Oh my #GirlsCan moment was buying my own home as a single mother!
Wilma P
My Girls Can moment was when my son was little and I taught him how to bat and catch a ball because my husband was working very long hours at that time.
Deb Jackson
My girls can moment was graduating from college and being able to support myself and my children.
Theresa N
Taking on a new job helping out people who come from different walks of life.
Tamara Woods
My #GirlsCan moment is having a freelance writing career that I maintain by myself.
jenn giannetto
i had always planned to get an epidural when i gave birth. this was not a problem for my first son but with my second i arrived at the hospital less than a half hour before giving birth and the nurse told me that it was too late and that i had to do it au natural. even though it was never my plan it turned into something i am proud of. that is my #girlscan moment.
Erica B.
When I graduated.
beth shepherd
My #GirlsCan moment happens every day when I homeschool my 3 children.
Birdiebee
My #GirlsCan moment was back in the day when single women did not have children by themselves. Well I did it three times and went on to get a college degree while raising my children alone.
Angela Cisco
My #GirlsCan moment is when I decided to go back to school. I thought I couldn’t hack it but I have made the dean’s list every semester.
Breanne
My #GirlsCan moment was joining the military.
Thomas Murphy
My GF’s #GirlsCan moment is getting a promotion at work.
slehan
I was told I can’t join the Air Force but I did and got to travel all over the world and learned to program computers.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com