International Women’s Day 2021
Blog post feature
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2021, Majenta Solutions penned a blog post celebrating women's contributions across diverse industries, including Aerospace, Construction, Automotive, Finance, and Legal.
The post featured interviews with women from various sectors, delving into their career choices and the advice they would offer to fellow women aspiring to specialize in their respective fields.
Here's a glimpse of what I shared.
https://www.majentasolutions.com/blog/international-womens-day-2021/
What led you to specialise in your industry?
“Empowerment! I was seeking a career that could not only empower me but positively influence others too. I believe design is about problem solving and enhancing daily life; there’s great value in knowing my work is making a difference or having an impact on people’s lives or perspectives.
Sadly, we are still living in a world where women have to fight for parity and throughout my studies and my career, gender imbalance has often been evident. However, this has only motivated me, against the odds, to grow and excel in this industry. Women have always been, and will continue to be, a critical part of the design industry and I refuse to become another statistic!
Another positive from the recognition of inequality in the design world is the community it has inspired. I’ve fostered strong connections with a cohort of talented females within the industry and had the opportunity to collaborate with some bad-ass women!”
“Empowerment! I was seeking a career that could not only empower me but positively influence others too. I believe design is about problem solving and enhancing daily life; there’s great value in knowing my work is making a difference or having an impact on people’s lives or perspectives.
Sadly, we are still living in a world where women have to fight for parity and throughout my studies and my career, gender imbalance has often been evident. However, this has only motivated me, against the odds, to grow and excel in this industry. Women have always been, and will continue to be, a critical part of the design industry and I refuse to become another statistic!
Another positive from the recognition of inequality in the design world is the community it has inspired. I’ve fostered strong connections with a cohort of talented females within the industry and had the opportunity to collaborate with some bad-ass women!”
What advice would you give to young women looking to pursue a career in this industry?
“I feel lucky that my experience of working in the creative industry has been positive.
When I was younger, there were times when I queried whether certain roles were suitable because of my gender but, overall, I haven’t felt that I can’t be ambitious or successful because I am a woman.
I have also learned that whether working solo or in a team, I have the ability to influence, inspire, provoke thought and engage in meaningful conversations – when you embrace this, believe in yourself and enjoy the process, you feel empowered and a sense of belonging in your role, regardless of your biological make-up.”
“I feel lucky that my experience of working in the creative industry has been positive.
When I was younger, there were times when I queried whether certain roles were suitable because of my gender but, overall, I haven’t felt that I can’t be ambitious or successful because I am a woman.
I have also learned that whether working solo or in a team, I have the ability to influence, inspire, provoke thought and engage in meaningful conversations – when you embrace this, believe in yourself and enjoy the process, you feel empowered and a sense of belonging in your role, regardless of your biological make-up.”