Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month 2025 has been a powerful reminder that the progress we’ve made isn’t something to take for granted. It’s something we must protect, amplify, and continue.
Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in shaping industries, communities, and movements that have transformed the status of women in society. And yet, our work appears far from over.
The National Women’s History Alliance (which evolved from the National Women’s History Project) reminds us that our achievements as women deserve recognition. Every day. Not just in March.
Consider the grassroots movements that have championed gender equity, or the impact women educators have had in shaping the American educational system.
Women’s contributions have been undeniably vast and deeply influential.
There’s power in women supporting women
As women entrepreneurs, we know the struggle. The balancing act of running a business while managing life’s many responsibilities can feel overwhelming. But when women support each other, we don’t just grow individually, we create ripple effects that reshape industries, families, and entire communities.
History has shown us time and time again that the influence of women should be acknowledged in U.S. history. The movement to establish National Women’s History Week, which later became National Women’s History Month, was built on the collective strength of women who flat out refused to let their stories go untold.
That’s why today, as women entrepreneurs, we have to continue that legacy. We get to rewrite what success looks like. We get to prove that leadership can be driven by compassion, that businesses can flourish without sacrificing values, and that supporting others does not mean diminishing our own ambitions.
The business of breaking barriers
Many of us were drawn to entrepreneurship because we wanted to do things differently. We didn’t just want to climb the corporate ladder only to hit the glass ceiling.
We wanted to build something meaningful on our own terms. And in doing so, we’ve challenged outdated systems and created new paths for the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
But we can all agree that entrepreneurship is not easy. The challenges we face today are not entirely different from the ones that women educators, activists, and leaders have faced throughout history.
From breaking into various fields, to navigating a free marketplace of ideas, or championing policies that recognize the contributions of women, we’re a big part of transformative action.
Looking back so we can move forward
When President Jimmy Carter issued that first Presidential Proclamation recognizing National Women’s History Week in 1980, he acknowledged the countless women whose work had been overlooked in American history.
That work must be continued. Women’s stories must be preserved and celebrated!
These efforts matter because representation matters.
Seeing powerful stories of women who have come before us reminds us that our contributions, too, have lasting impact.
What about you?
As you reflect on this Women’s History Month what legacy do you want to build?
Are there any global initiatives that elevate women that you can contribute to?
And most importantly, how will you ensure that your own story is one that inspires future generations?
The Future We’re Building
2025’s theme for Women’s History Month is a call to action: Forward Together.
It reminds us that the progress we seek isn’t a solo journey but a collective effort. Just as the movements of the past were driven by collaboration and solidarity, the future of women in business is increasingly dependent on us lifting each other up. Now more than ever.
So, to my fellow women entrepreneurs:
- Keep leading with boldness and vision.
- Keep supporting other women, because when one of us rises, we all do.
- Keep showing up, despite the challenges, knowing that the impact of women in business is shaping the future.
