March is Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Malala Yousafzai – The Voice of a Generation 

Born: July 12, 1997

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai

At just 15 years old, Malala Yousafzai survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban for daring to advocate for girls’ education in Pakistan. Instead of retreating into fear, she used her voice to become the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, inspiring a global movement for education equality. Through the Malala Fund, she continues to fight for millions of girls worldwide to have access to education.

Why She Inspires Us Today
Malala reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to fight for what is right despite it. She challenges us to use our voices to stand up for those who cannot.

I chose to spotlight young Malala for her bravery. She is the best role model I can think of for showing women how powerful it is to own your voice. Indeed, a woman’s voice is perhaps her greatest tool.

Today, if there’s something that needs to be said, trust yourself enough to say it. Using “I” messages and speaking from your heart should make no one defensive, and may lift you to a new level of self-trust.