For International Women's Day at Afflecks, we're celebrating by asking some of our traders and members of Team Afflecks 'what shaped you into the woman you are today?'. 

Ju - Argentumize

"Learning to believe in yourself and keep going."

Frida - Panino 23

"After years of working and growing abroad, before opening my own business, I became the woman I am today.

I started from zero and learned to believe in myself even when the path wasn’t yet visible to others.

Every sacrifice taught me strength and patience.

Opening my business is the result of years of determination, courage, and belief in my dreams."

 

Liz - Vinyl Resting Place

"What has shaped me into the woman I am today is my Mama. She’s my best friend and my safe place. From as early as I can remember, she let me express myself fully — through fashion, makeup, and creativity — even making clothes for me (and she still does). She taught me that being yourself is something to be proud of.

Watching her face breast cancer with such bravery and strength has shown me what real resilience looks like. She inspires me every single day. I love her with all my heart."

Evie - Dotty Poppy

"Embracing independence, my queer community, and being brought up on the motto 'You don't ask, you don't get!"

Sherry & Hako - Animaid Cafe

Sherry:

"The struggles I faced, the love I received, and the strength I discovered within myself formed the woman I am today."

Hako: 

"The most important woman in my life, my mother, made me who I am today."

 

Miki - Extreme Largeness

“The woman I am today wouldn't exist if it weren't for the ones who went before me who paved the way - fought for my rights.

Also the ones who have guided me with love, walked with me through my mistakes, held me up- not pushed me down and who have laughed, cried and lost with me. 

That and a lot of sheer bloody mindedness and determination.”

Sarah and Georgie - Afflecks Management

Sarah

"Realising I didn't need to conform to society's ideals of what a woman should dress like by a certain age. Wearing Vans doesn't stop at 30"

Dele - Higher Vibe Tribe

"My deep connection to Reiki healing and spirituality has shaped me into the compassionate, resilient, and heart-centred woman I am today."

Sarah - Third Floor Rising

"The support of female friends, the sisterhood, and becoming a mother to my sons."