Gayu Lewis, a renowned Menopause Wellness Advocate and Holistic Coach, is dedicated to transforming the menopause experience. As a licensed menopause coach, integrative nutrition expert, and naturopathic practitioner, she founded The F Coach, emphasizing holistic wellness through key “F” pillars—Family, Food, Fitness, and more. Through coaching, corporate training, and The F Therapy wellness products, she empowers women to navigate menopause with confidence and vitality.

There have been moments in my life when women have lifted me up, encouraged me, and made me feel unstoppable. And there have been times when I’ve felt the sting of criticism or competition from other women. The truth is, we can be our own harshest critics, but we are also each other's greatest strength. Every year, Women’s Day reminds the world to celebrate our achievements—but what about the other 364 days? What if sisterhood wasn’t just a trending hashtag but a way of life?

The Competition Trap

Somewhere along the way, we were made to believe that success is a limited resource—that for one woman to rise, another must fall. But who made these rules? Imagine working in a space where women uplifted each other instead of feeling threatened, where we genuinely celebrated one another’s victories instead of silently wondering if they should have been ours.

Here’s a reality check: there is more than enough space at the table for all of us. And if there isn’t? Then we build a bigger table!

Sisterhood is a Superpower

Think of a time when another woman had your back—when she spoke up for you in a meeting, recommended you for an opportunity, or simply reminded you that you weren’t alone. Those moments matter. They remind us that when we stop seeing each other as competition and start seeing each other as allies, everything changes.

Empowered women empower women. When we embrace our own strength, we become a beacon for others. We lead not just by breaking barriers for ourselves but by reaching back to lift someone else up. That’s the power of sisterhood.

How We Can Truly Support Each Other

Sisterhood isn’t just words—it’s action. Here’s how we can live it every day:

  • Amplify each other’s voices. Share her work, celebrate her wins, and recommend her for opportunities.
  • Call out double standards. If you see a woman being spoken down to or unfairly judged, speak up. Your voice matters.
  • Be a mentor. Whether in your career, community, or personal life, guide other women through challenges you’ve already faced.
  • Encourage rather than compete. Another woman’s success does not diminish your own—it strengthens all of us.
  • Show up. Be there for the big moments and the small ones. Knowing someone has your back can change everything.

Women’s Day is Just the Beginning

Let’s make this more than a moment. Let’s make it a movement, a mindset, a way of life. Real empowerment isn’t just about breaking glass ceilings for ourselves—it’s about holding the door open for the next woman.

So, here’s my challenge to you: Who’s one woman you can empower today?

Tag her. Text her. Celebrate her. Let’s start now.