The Current Narrative

The Current Narrative

The Current Narrative I embarked on this journey about one year and six months ago. The truth is that I had no idea what I was in for. My intention was to create a solution that essentially takes the “pressure” off South African women to ensure their own safety. We...
Insecurity

Insecurity

Insecurity   We are all insecure about something, whether it be our looks, personality, skills or simply our place in the world. We might not be insecure all the time but at one point or another you are going to doubt yourself. We all do it from time to time....
Learning to take up space.

Learning to take up space.

Learning to take up space.   Today’s blog won’t appeal to everyone because not everyone struggles with taking up space. I cover this topic quite a lot in FEM-I’s social media content because it is something that I and many other women I know have personally...
Break the cycle.

Break the cycle.

Break the cycle. Today I want to tackle a rather difficult topic. Judging. We all do it. You see someone walk by and their look, behaviour or words don’t fit quite in with your definition of “acceptable” and so you comment, either in your head or out loud to the...
“For A Woman.”

“For A Woman.”

“For a woman.”   I normally go for my run in the morning before I start my day, but Sunday went a little differently. I headed out for a hike in the morning to see some old friends and decided to do my run in the evening. I haven’t been running in Cape Town for...
What it’s like.

What it’s like.

  What it’s like   All women have experienced feeling “uncomfortable” in different situations in public spaces. And I am sure most men have heard women talk about feeling uncomfortable in different situations. What women mean when they say...