In sharing the Social Justice Origin Story of the global Rockstar Woman™ Movement, founder Shannon Cohen recalls how manifesting her dream of establishing truly inclusive professional networks and affinity spaces for women was born from a mix of inspiration, observation, and agitation, with a particular desire to create spaces that were markedly different from the exclusionary, predominantly white spaces she experienced as a Black Woman in her early days as a professional. Drawing on the legacy of resilience and entrepreneurship passed down from her grandparents, Shannon’s storytelling speaks to the power of betting on yourself, incubating your ideas instead of shelving them, the power of collective ambition and cooperative economics, and the importance of healthy hibernation for longevity in social justice work.
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00:00 Navigating Networking Events as a Black Woman
01:00 The Birth of the Rockstar Woman Movement
02:05 The Power of Believing in Your Big Ideas
04:14 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories
05:22 Guest Introduction: Shannon Cohen
05:46 Shannon's Inspirational Album and Its Impact
09:39 Shannon's Social Justice Origin Story
09:56 The Influence of Grandparents on Business and Justice
13:51 Challenges and Realities of Grassroots Work
16:18 The Importance of Relationships in Business
19:15 Creating Spaces of Belonging and Value
23:52 The Evolution of the Rockstar Woman Movement
29:14 A Family of Healers: Legacy and Inspiration
30:38 The Strength and Struggles of Black Women
32:49 Honoring Ancestors and Self-Care
34:02 The Rockstar Woman Movement
39:33 Values and Cooperative Economics
47:22 Gratitude and Acknowledgment
49:26 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
53:41 Encouragement for Future Generations
59:15 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
