Inspirational Speeches by Women, for Women

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Nurture Happiness Today shares beautiful commentaries and inspirational speeches from women that are motivating, powerful and promote self-love! We hope you, particularly women, find the messages inspiring and that you continue to nurture happiness, especially from within…


Pink:

Inspirational speech accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at MTV 2017 VMAs – “…and we help other people to change so that they can see more kinds of beauty.”

Pink delivered an important message as she accepted MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Essentially, it is a positive speech that encourages us to be true to our selves! Most importantly, we are reminded that we are all unique and beautiful! The full speech is available from YouTube, shared by MTV:

Source: YouTube. MTV. “Pink Accepts the ‘Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award’

Michelle Obama:

People interview with “Michelle Obama on Managing Self-Doubt & Overcoming Fear” – “I had to start with me. I had to find my own light in order to share it.”

The former U.S. first lady, Michelle Obama, discusses her book, “The Light We Carry” and shares some of her experiences, struggles, and how she manages, in this interview with People magazine. Michelle Obama is a source of positive inspiration in this candid interview. The interview available from YouTube, is shared by People:

Source: YouTube. People. “Michelle Obama on Managing Self-Doubt & Overcoming Fear.

Sheryl Sandberg:

TED Talk – “Why we have too few women leaders”

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg focuses on women, particularly women leaders, in the workforce, in this TED Talk. She outlines three pieces of advice as she speaks about the difficult choices, struggles, and ultimately her hope for change. Unfortunately, Sandberg states “…what the data shows, above all else, is one thing, success and likeability are positively correlated for men, and negatively correlated for women.” The full speech from TED Talks is shared below:

Source: TED Talks. Sheryl Sandberg, “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders”

Lupita Nyong’o:

“Essence Black Women in Hollywood” Inspirational Speech –
“…what is fundamentally beautiful, is compassion, for yourself and for those around you.”

Academy Award winner, Lupita Nyong’o, was honoured in 2014 with the Essence Magazine Black Women in Hollywood Breakthrough Performance Award. Her speech was personal, thought-provoking, and moving. Therefore, women, not just women of colour, may find that her powerful, inspirational speech resonates with you too.


Angela Basset:

2019 ICON Award – “We all have purpose.”

At the annual Black Girls Rock! Event, Angela Basset was the recipient of the 2019 ICON Award. Regardless of your background, the messages in her inspiring speech are empowering and encouraging for all women. The full speech available from YouTube, is shared by Black Girls Rock! :

Source: YouTube. Black Girls Rock! Angela Bassett Receives 2019 ICON Award

Madonna:

2016 Woman of the Year, Billboard Women in Music –
“As women, we have to start appreciating our own worth, and each other’s worth.”

People have different opinions on the controversial actions and life of Madonna. However, she has proven herself to be a strong and impressive woman. Her impactful speech at the 2016 Billboard Woman of the Year is an inspiring speech that highlights courage, determination and strength. The speech available from YouTube, is shared by Billboard:


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