Post Women's Day Event with Creativity Consulting & Siren Club
Photo credits to Alysia Lee Asp of Creativity Consulting.
Grateful for the energy and openness everyone brought to our International Women’s Day weekend conversation on 8 March 2026, 3-6pm via Zoom.In partnership with Alysia Lee Asp of Creativity Consulting, Kristine N. H., & Daniela Essenpreis of Siren Circle - Woman Business Club and Elaine Chew, Founder/Brand Director, hosted an online gathering that brought together 25+ participants on a Sunday afternoon to listen, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue.What stood out most wasn’t just the turnout—it was the quality of the conversation. Attendees actively engaged with our speakers, asked thoughtful questions, and contributed to an open exchange of perspectives around creativity, leadership, and community.Thank you to Alysia Lee Asp, Kristine N. H., Daniela Essenpreis and everyone who joined us and helped create such a welcoming and thoughtful space.Moments like this remind me how powerful it is when people come together to listen, share, and support one another’s journeys.Looking forward to continuing these conversations.
Special thank you to Ashley Liu, Nidhi Sharma, Beata Dziedzic (Assoc CIPD), Theresa Hudzinski. hashtag#InternationalWomensDay hashtag#Community hashtag#CreativeLeadership hashtag#WomenSupportingWomen hashtag#iwd2026
Significance of Women’s Day
International Women's Day events matter for both symbolic and practical reasons—they’re not just celebrations, they’re mechanisms for visibility, accountability, and change.
Why Women’s Day events are important
1. Visibility of systemic issues
They spotlight ongoing challenges like gender pay gaps, underrepresentation in leadership, and gender-based violence. Without concentrated moments like this, these issues often fade into the background of public discourse.
2. Historical continuity
Women’s rights movements didn’t emerge in isolation. Events tied to International Women's Day reinforce the lineage from suffrage movements to modern gender equity campaigns—helping people understand progress and unfinished work.
3. Platform amplification
They create structured opportunities for activists, organizations, and policymakers to present data, launch initiatives, and mobilize resources. Many campaigns and funding drives are intentionally aligned with this date.
4. Organizational accountability
Companies and institutions often use the day to publish diversity metrics or announce policy changes. While sometimes criticized as performative, this still creates pressure to demonstrate measurable progress.
5. Community and solidarity
Events foster a sense of shared experience and collective momentum. This is particularly important in contexts where women’s rights are constrained or under threat.
How can you support as an ally?
Being an ally is less about identity and more about consistent, informed behavior.
1. Move from awareness to action
Don’t stop at attending events or posting online. Translate awareness into concrete support—whether that’s advocating for fair policies at work or supporting women-led initiatives.
2. Listen with intent
Center the experiences of women rather than speaking over them. This includes recognizing intersectionality—different women face different barriers based on race, class, disability, etc.
3. Challenge bias in real time
Intervene when you see bias, whether it’s in meetings, hiring decisions, or casual conversations. Silence often reinforces the status quo.
4. Share opportunities and credit
A practical ally ensures women are included in decision-making spaces, recommended for roles, and properly credited for their contributions.
5. Educate yourself continuously
Don’t rely on women to explain every issue. Read, research, and stay informed so your support is informed rather than superficial.
6. Support structurally, not just socially
Advocate for policies like parental leave, pay transparency, and anti-harassment systems. Structural change has far more impact than individual gestures.