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You Need A Village Too

You Need A Village Too

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Toya Gavin
Apr 26, 2024
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An often-quoted African proverb says it takes a village to raise a child. For children to grow into well-adjusted and productive adults, an entire community must provide for and interact positively with them. 

In my signature coaching process, I argue that women of color must cultivate a community of fierce friendships to thrive, too.

Fierce Friendship Defined

Fierce friendships are a network of supporters where you can be unapologetically yourself. In fierce friendships, your hopes, fears, and dreams are welcomed without judgment or shame. Fierce friends act without asking and love freely without expecting anything in return. These friends aren't just the wind beneath your wings but the caring force propelling them.

We all want friendships like this, but often, it's hard to understand that you have a fierce friendship unless you see an example. So here is an example from my life. 

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