The Power of Women Who Take Up Space

Every generation brings a new roar.

And if you ask me, this one sounds a lot like women reclaiming their power in business — showing up boldly, building without permission, and leading with both grit and grace.

I’ve been featured in SHE Rising (check them out at unapologetically.s.h.e on instagram), a movement honoring women on the ascent. Women who are carving out new spaces, challenging old systems, and redefining what leadership looks like, which made me pause and reflect on something I rarely talk about: the messy, quiet battle that comes before the roar.

Because imposter syndrome tried hard to convince me I wasn’t ready.

When I launched my firm, I didn’t have a management degree or a long résumé of corporate leadership experience. But, what I did have was conviction and a fire to build something bigger than myself. Every time I doubted whether I belonged in the room, another door opened. And slowly, I realized those opportunities weren’t accidents. They were waiting for me to step through.

So I stopped asking, “why me?” And started saying, “why not me?”

Today, I lead a national grant writing and consulting firm that’s helped nonprofits secure millions in funding. My team and I work with organizations across the country that are changing lives, and we do it while challenging the old-school belief that professionalism has to look a certain way.

I don’t hide the tattoos. I don’t cover the half-shaved head. I don’t tone down my voice or my opinions for that matter. Because confidence isn’t something I was handed. It’s something I build daily by showing up as myself, unapologetically.

And that’s what I want other women in business to know: your presence is not a liability. It’s your proof of progress.

Highlighting women in business isn’t about checking a diversity box. It’s about celebrating the innovators, founders, and leaders who are reshaping what success looks like. Women are running teams, scaling companies, securing six-figure contracts and grants, and doing it all while raising families, managing households, and building legacies that last.

At Jorden Anderson Consulting, I see this every day. I work alongside women who carry both vision and vulnerability. They may still hear that whisper of doubt but choose to roar anyway.

Leadership isn’t about perfection anymore. Leadership is about showing up, standing firm, and owning your space.