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Karen Jones's avatar

This is such an important message. As a white woman I can’t claim to know the experience of Black women, but I do know that women have undersold themselves for years. I learned an important message when I once lost business to a less qualified male who charged more. Turned out that by underselling my services I was unwittingly sending the message that I was less valuable. So I completely agree- be generous but also claim what you’ve rightfully earned!

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Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, PhD's avatar

Thank you, Karen. Indeed, as women, we have been sold a “ bill of goods” that we must be more demure in our advocacy for ourselves — how dare we be deemed aggressive in the asking! Yet, “ We rise, we rise, and we rise!” Thank you again for the generosity of your words and time.

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ann silverberg king's avatar

Your posts are such a gift; I’m grateful to you.

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Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, PhD's avatar

Dear Ann.

Your comment humbles me, and I am grateful for your continued support.

Kind regards,

Sharon

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Jasmin Mason's avatar

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, PhD's avatar

I appreciate your support, Jasmin.

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Dr. Jaiya John's avatar

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, PhD's avatar

Thank you, Doc.

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