New concept for me: Independence (or more appropriately here- undependence) doesn't mean Isolation

During Coffee Hour today, I had a little light-bulb moment.

One of the most underrated assets in any woman’s journey is community.

Not the loud, bra-burning kind—but the steady, honest kind. The kind where you’re seen, heard, and not required to have it all figured out. I’ll admit, I resisted community for most of my life—especially community made up of women. And then, of course, there was Vickie… the epitome of a true community builder.

So I wanted to share a few things that are near and dear to my heart about this community. You’ve probably figured much of this out long ago, so consider this my two cents from a late bloomer.

Community reminds us that independence doesn’t mean doing everything alone or in isolation.

Yes, there’s the obvious—support, shared wisdom, encouragement. But the unexpected goodies? Perspective you didn’t know you needed. Courage you didn’t realize you were borrowing. Opportunities that appear simply because someone says, “You should talk to her.” Growth accelerates when we stop reinventing the wheel in isolation.

And maybe the greatest reward of all: belonging. A place where your questions are welcome, your wins are celebrated, and your becoming is witnessed.

Strong women don’t just build themselves—they build circles.

What has this beautiful community given you that you didn’t even know you needed?

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