Being in-charge not easy for ‘boss ladies’

Tria Thomas, Dr.Yvette M. Holmes, Gladys O. Murray
Photo by Marquavia Smith

By Marquavia Smith
Outlook Writer

Being a female boss can be quite a challenge for any woman. But that isn’t the way Gladys O. Murray feels, as she inspired a room full of women to stop waiting for someone’s approval to be great.

“Stop seeking validation of your greatness, and just be great,” Murray told a group of women who attended a Boss Women Tally empowerment brunch Saturday, Jan. 9, at Nefetari’s restaurant.

“I was waiting for someone to tell me what they saw in me, to compliment me, empower me, motivate, and uplift me. (But) through experience, I learned that you can’t wait for someone else to tell you that,” Murray continued.

Gasping many hearts and listening ears from the audience that agreed, Murray left the stage with a powerful message that had applauses circulating the room.

Many motivational speakers and networking opportunities were provided thanks to creator Angel Olofin, who believed that it was time for Boss women to take a stand and own their place in the world.

“Being a boss in America is a challenge itself as women because it’s more of a male ran the industry.” Olofin said, “I really have the desire to give us(women) a bigger platform to promote ourselves, our business, and what we do.”

Running a business in itself can be a tiring task for any entrepreneur, and when boss women face discrimination or other issues, the problems can become tenfolds. However, in general, startups and small businesses can look for additional resources, tools, and services that can help them improve the efficiency and productivity of a company and reduce some of the burdens. New women entrepreneurs can also read up on articles discussing Startup CEO Salaries, achievements, and growth in the industry to stay motivated and move forward by overcoming one problem at a time. Consistency in work and growth could be essential to take your company to success and establish a name for yourself in this brutal business industry.

As for the event, there was so much to gain from each speaker, from branding, marketing, finances, makeup, fashion, and fitness tips. Being in charge means that you need to cover as many corners as possible to create a strong foundation. This requires tapping into relevant resources, whether it is speaking with PR firms like Polkadot Communications or getting fashion tips from business stylists. All of it comes together to create a business.

Professor of marketing and business guru Dr.Yvette M. Holmes also had some influential things to share with the audience.

Holmes made 3 points that the audience should think about when marketing themselves and their brand to becoming a better female boss.

“Point 1: Marketing is to important to be left only to the marketing department, Point 2: Don’t find customers for your product, find products(or ideas) for your customers, and Point 3: Don’t spend major time on minor things, minor things only deserve minor time, Holmes told the crowd.
The audience was so engaged on her tips and message that she had many singing “Nobody’s Greater” by gospel recording artist VaShawn Mitchell.

Blazin 102.3 Entertainment correspondent Moriah “Monay” Johnson was in attendance at the brunch. “The environment set the tone, ” Johnson said.

She also added that the speakers were great to communicate and network with.
“It’s really nice to get to know each other and our aspirations. It’s amazing to get tips and tricks that I now know, so I can pass on to other people,” Johnson stated openly.

Overall, Boss Women Tally had every woman in the room eager to connect with one another, share ideas, and gain new business connections. In a society that thinks men should always be in charge, this event helped each person in the room think greater so they can become greater and prove that women too, can be female bosses.