Celebrating Women Who Have Paved the Way and Those That Continue to Make the Future Bright

Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions women have made historically in science, law, politics, sports, arts, entertainment, culture, business, and more. Honorable figures such as Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Betty Friedan, and Frida Kahlo are often associated with Women’s History Month, however there are many more to name that have contributed to bettering society through their efforts.

The actual celebration originated as a weeklong observance of women’s contributions to culture, history, and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa. A few years later, other school districts and organizations across the country started participating in honoring these noble women. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. After being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed the petition which designated the month of March 1987 as Women’s History Month. For over 34 years, the United States has honored and recognized women that have inspired our nation to use their voice and be the change that they wish to see in the world.

This year we wanted to take part in celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring a few of our exemplary clients. We asked them what it is like to be a woman working in the Real Estate industry. Here is what they had to say…