Women’s History Month Spotlight: Brianna R. Sadler Posted on March 22, 2012September 14, 2024 By Dangerous Lee Name and occupation: Brianna R. Sadler, Attorney. Partner, Madgett Law, LLC. What do you love most about being a woman? I have the upbringing of a lady with the tenacity of a bull. Women are now being allowed to be so many different things, from choosing to stay home and raise children to running huge companies! The sky’s the limit, baby. Of course there are still roadblocks, but we have been busting through them with zest since the beginning of feminism! Also, I like that I insightfully know whether my suit matches my shoes, some men will never grasp that concept. Have you had to deal with much sexism in your industry? There are a lot of older men who either want to help me or treat me like a “little lady.” Either way, it’s my job to get the best outcome possible for my client, so I have to be a chameleon to cater to however he sees me. Women are also sexist toward other women sometimes, so I have to take the stance of letting them know I am aware that I’m a young attorney and I have a lot to learn from them. Who or what inspires you most? My family. My great-grandmother was a feminist, leaving an abusive husband with no money and three kids. She also is reputed to do a mean Charleston. Another (more traditional) great-grandmother used her egg money to buy her children books, so they could be educated and learn English as well as Dutch. My grandmother used her wedding money to go to college. My mother supported my father through college and then went herself. My family (on both sides) has quietly been run as a matriarchy for generations. The fact that these women worked hard to create a better life for their daughters and their daughters’ daughters motivates me to do the same. Something about you that would surprise us: I’m also a bartender, and I minored in dance and athletic coaching. Advice for women entrepreneurs: Get mad! Women are conditioned from an early age to accept everything in silence, and that’s not the case anymore. If something isn’t right, say something! Don’t just laugh it off. You don’t have to smile if you’re not happy. Finally, no one is going to do it for you, go out and get it yourself! Website: www.madgettlaw.com Like this:Like Loading... Related Women's History Month Brianna R. SadlerFeminismlawpeopleSexismwomenwomens rights
Women's History Month Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Spotlight: Cindy Chu Posted on May 21, 2012March 7, 2018 Name and occupation: Cindy Chu—Actress What do you love most about being of Asian Heritage? I love that I come from such a deep culture and that my parents raised us to appreciate our roots while still allowing us to branch out into our birth country, the USA. Our family… Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Women's History Month Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Spotlight: Lily Mariye Posted on May 14, 2012March 7, 2018 Name and occupation: Lily Mariye – Writer/Director/Actor What do you love most about being of Asian Heritage? I like the knowledge of knowing exactly where I’m from. I like the sense of community, the pride of watching other Asian Americans break through the glass ceilings of their professions, whether they… Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Women's History Month Atima Omara: Vice Chair of the DNC Women’s Caucus is Making History, One Vote At A Time Posted on October 18, 2018April 11, 2022 ATIMA OMARA MAKING HISTORY, ONE VOTE AT A TIME By Atima Omara for Black Girls Allowed Originally published March 2018. In 2013, I was elected president of the Young Democrats of America (YDA), the nation’s largest partisan youth organization, representing young people in the Democratic Party from 14-36. The organization… Like this:Like Loading... Read More