These women will inspire you to keep shining

"You can't have an authentic voice if you feel like you're in a costume." 3/5/19 How a News Anchor Broke the Mold and Found Her Voice For 15 years, Jana Shortal felt like she wore a costume to work. She maxed out credit cards on sleek clothes and makeup, convinced that the only way to report like her local news colleagues was to look like them. But with the help and friendship of hairstylist Kim Erickson, Jana found the way to her own style—and eventually her own show. Inking Her Own Story For Shanzey Afzal, a tattoo is a declaration of self—not a cry for help. Raised to be a conservative Muslim girl, she grew up to be a tattooed minx. Now, the Brooklyn-based artist is creating an empowering space for women to affirm their own identities through ink. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list