From a very young age, Meghan Markle has always been determined to stand up for what she believes in. At the age of 11, she was already fighting for women’s rights and has been a global ambassador for World Vision Canada. Even though she’s now the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan is a firm advocate of women balancing charity work and a successful career.
Meghan is more than just a pretty face and a stylish girl, she’s a proud feminist and not afraid to speak out on important topics such as women empowerment and the #metoo movement. We’ve gathered some of her inspiring girl boss quotes:
On having a voice
“Women don’t need to find a voice, they have a voice. They need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen. We’re seeing so many campaigns — #MeToo, and Time’s Up. There is no better time than to really continue to shine a light on women feeling empowered and people really helping to support them, men included in that. It makes such a tremendous difference.”
On being a woman
“Women make up more than half of the world’s population and potential, so it is neither just nor practical for their voices, for our voices, to go unheard at the highest levels of decision-making.”
On being a feminist
“You don’t have to play dress up to be a feminist. You are a feminist exactly the way you are. You can be a woman who wants to look good and still stand up for the equality of women. There’s no uniform for feminism; You are a feminist exactly the way you are.”
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On being a career girl
“I’ve never wanted to be a lady who lunches; I’ve always wanted to be a woman who works. And this type of work is what feeds my soul.”
On being a girl boss
“I think the biggest part of being a girl boss in the office, at home, or anywhere you go is just knowing your value.”
On making a difference
“With fame comes opportunity, but it also includes responsibility – to advocate and share, to focus less on glass slippers and more on pushing through glass ceilings. And, if I’m lucky enough, to inspire.”
On being stylish
“When you invest in a great piece, you’re going to pull it out of your closet again and again and put it with a different top or a different sweater. It creates a different, more modern look but it’s still the same timeless items.”
