International Women's Day 2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

This day always makes me pause and reflect—not just on the incredible strength of the women around me, but also on the long road ahead. I recently learned that at the current rate of progress, it could take 133 years—roughly five generations—to achieve full gender parity. That thought is both staggering and unacceptable. 

That number can feel overwhelming, just like so many challenges we face today. But then I think back to the blatant misogyny in the films many of us grew up watching—things that were once considered normal but would never be acceptable today—and it gives me hope. 

Change IS happening. We ARE making progress. And we CAN accelerate it.

At the heart of True Nature, we dream of a world where women are seen, held, and celebrated in their full, untamed power. Where we lift each other up instead of competing. Where we reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. 

This year, I invite you to step forward with us. 

Whether it’s advocating for fair pay, supporting women-led businesses, or mentoring the next generation, every effort matters. 

The International Women's Day website has even more ways to get involved—you can explore them here.

Books 

Looking for some inspiration? I asked The Women's Fire their favourite books or films explore the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women and these are ones that came up:

Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarrissa Pinkola Estes 

Stronger by Poorna Bell 

I Know Why The Cage Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Recollections of Yy Non-Existence and her essay Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit 

Fight Like A Girl by Clementine Ford 

Notes to Self by Emily Pine

Period Power by Masie Hill 

Women's Living Deliciously and Women's Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given 

Half The Sky: How to change the world by Nicholas D.Kristof & Sheryl Wudunn

A Women's Guide To Power by Kasia Ubaniak 

Films 

She is the Ocean 

There's Still Tomorrow 

Girls Can't Surf 

Hidden Figures 

Suffragette 

Young Woman and The Sea 

The Help 

So, let’s keep pushing forward, together. Let’s share our stories, build our communities, and take tangible steps toward the future we envision. 

The time for action is now, and every step we take brings us closer to the world we know is possible.

With strength and solidarity,

Faye and The True Nature Team 🌿