The Words She Lives By: Quotes from Real Women Making it Happen
At Niki Clark Marketing, we’re all about celebrating the women who are showing up, speaking out, and getting things done. Women’s History Month is our reminder to not just look back, but to cheer on the women driving change right now, and to keep that momentum going. This year’s theme is Accelerate Action, and honestly, we’re here for it.
So, we turned to the women in our community - the ones balancing big goals, busy lives, and bold dreams - and asked them to share the words that keep them moving. These aren’t just nice-to-hear quotes. They’re the reminders they reach for when things feel exciting, overwhelming, or just plain hard. The kind of words that help you shake off doubt and get back to business.
You’re Braver than You Believe
Sometimes you need to hear it from someone else: you’ve got more strength than you give yourself credit for. These words are for those moments when you’re doubting, hesitating, or wondering if you’re "too much."
Blending is boring. Bold women add so much to the world.
– Adri Miller-Heckman
Show up, be courageous, tell your story!
– Sharon Gottula
You will get to the other side but the only way is right through the middle of it.
– Robin Lovely, MBA, CFP®, RICP®, CDFA™
You’re not too much. They’re just used to women folding themselves up to fit in boxes that weren’t built for them.
– Rachel Clark
Own Your Voice
The world doesn’t need another watered-down version of you. These women remind us to speak up, stand tall, and be exactly who we are.
I will not apologize for being bold.
– Niki Clark
I’m embracing the power to define myself in a world that's still learning to stop defining me!
– Archana Nambiar
Real freedom comes when you stop letting others define who you are or what you are capable of.
– Shelby Nicholl, MBA, CEPA®
I am unapologetically, authentically myself.
– Lisa Allen
I embrace my unique voice and I recognize the impact it creates when I share it with the world.
– Hema Pentakota
It's okay that you don't like me... you don't have to, I like me!
– Alison Friedel
Keep Going, Keep Growing
Growth isn’t always pretty or easy, but it’s worth it. These are the reminders to stay curious, dream big, and push through when it feels tough. You’re building something great, and these words are here to help you keep moving forward.
If you don’t change it, you are choosing it.
– Jesse Latimer
Our best hope for better health is first to believe we are worth it.
– Stevyn Guinnip
I do not let the reality of the present hold me captive. I dream big and unapologetically welcome the ideas that appear beyond my reach.
– Maggie Gremminger
Life is too unpredictable to not live in the present and live your best life today.
– Dr. Kristie Nyugen
The pain of our past is the purpose of our future.
– Dana Battaglia
Don’t let your present you bankrupt your future self.
– Jane Mepham, CFP®
If something affects you daily it is important. If it’s that important, then you need to know enough about it to make independent, smart decisions.
– Jane Mepham, CFP®
Lift Others & Yourself
Success feels better when we bring others with us. These women know the power of connection, community, and lifting each other up. Because when one of us wins, we all do.
WIIFM (what's in it for me) is dead. True success, in networking and life, is all about what you can do to best serve and support the people around you, how you can lift others up, how you make them feel... the more positivity you can put out into the world, the more it comes back to you!
– Ariel Lee
What’s best for you is best for everyone else.
– Laura Virili
We need to make sure our house is clean before inviting guests over... meaning, we need to get our processes, plans, and communication in order before we continue to grow.
– Kristina Pelhank McCoy
Be bigger, better, and more BIONIC in everything you do!
– Sheryl Hickerson
The key to business and life is quite simple: know your people, find your people, love ‘em hard!
– Kristin Andree, CLU®
Keep the Momentum Going
We’re lucky to know so many amazing women who dream big, take action, and cheer each other on. Their wisdom shows up in the little moments like coffee dates, client calls, and those “you’ve got this” pep talks we all need sometimes. We’re proud to be part of that community, surrounded by women who aren’t afraid to do things their own way and bring others along for the ride. So take what you need, believe in yourself, and keep moving forward.
Let’s go, girls.
PS: We didn’t forget about the icons! Check out our post of quotes from some well-known baddies 😻
