Bridget McNulty

Inspiring women…

// February 23rd, 2009 // Cape Town, Inspiration

I went to the Women’s Show in Cape Town yesterday, and it was a real treat. Not only because they were handing out small squares of excellent dark chocolate the whole time, but also because it was really rather inspiring to interact with so many go-getter women.

I was there, specifically, to be part of a discussion on stage all about how women need to stand together to help each other develop further, and how integral community work is in our lives. So often, I think, especially in South Africa, we tend to feel overwhelmed by all the millions of people who need help, and so instead of starting small and working together to create something bigger, we just don’t do anything at all. Spice4Life, the organisers of the forum I was on, are trying to change that, by offering easy, practical ways to get in touch with other women, whether it’s for networking, support, or to get involved in the community. Their tagline is ‘Connecting women with purpose.’ I love it! Go and visit them now! Now!!

I was also lucky enough to catch a performance of the up-and-coming singer, Black Porcelain. I felt like I was seeing (and listening to!) a younger incarnation of Nina Simone. She’s a local singer, packed full of promise, and I highly recommend a visit to her mySpace page to download a few tracks. You’ll find her at www.myspace.com/blckporcelain

So all in all, a pretty wonderful afternoon. Chocolate, inspiring women, and great tunes. What more could you ask for from a Sunday afternoon?