"I was terrified of my daughter going into a full on princess phase until I remembered that Wonder Woman is a princess. And so is Princess Leah, and Pocahontas..."
Name: Brooke Williams
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
IG: @thisisauthentic
What woman in your life has been the greatest source of inspiration to you? I am so lucky to spend my life these days surrounded by incredible women. Anyone in this chorus could save the world. For reals. But I would say that my Aunt Joanne Carter faced cancer and the end of her life with such grace. Everyone she touched felt empowered. I want to be like her when I grow up.
When do you feel like the strongest version of yourself? In the morning - right after my shower
How do you hope to inspire the next generation of women? By showing up, leading with love, and being my authentic self.
If you could spend an afternoon with any woman past or present — who would it be and what would you ask them? Ok sorry to be greedy, but I want to have lunch with Michelle Obama and Alice Waters to talk food and balancing being a professional badass with being a mother. Then I want tea with Pema Chödrön to talk about being present. Then I’d love Toni Morrison to tell me a bedtime story, get Nina Simone to sing me a lullaby and then drift happily off to sleep…
