Hey Glow Gang!

We are back to lighting up your inbox with all the woman of colour related news, interviews and recommendations that you need to know!

I hope you had some down time over the holiday period. I spent a lot of time resting, but have also been busy working away on a little something for you.

Drumroll please 🥁 … Introducing Glowreel's Little Purple Book! Aka, your go-to directory of woman of colour founded businesses. We’re excited to add more incredible businesses to the directory, and I know you’re excited to have one dedicated destination to address all your consumer needs. More details are in today’s newsletter.

I’m so excited to head into 2023 with you. If you’ve been here since the beginning - thank you. If you’re new here - welcome, and thank you for subscribing to Glowreel. Your support means the world, and helps keep Glowreel going. So on that note,

Let's get glowing

-Shilpa

P.S. Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating this weekend 🧧

News Of The Week

From Prime Ministers To Low Riders 🤔

Politics

Jacinda has left the building 😲 Jacinda Ardern shocked the world by resigning as the Prime Minister of New Zealand. She inspired women over the world, and was a great ally to people from marginalised communities. ICYMI, Ardern appointed New Zealand’s first Indigenous woman foreign minister and created the most diverse cabinet in New Zealand’s history!

The question on our minds now? Who will be the new Prime Minister of New Zealand?! We’ll know in few days but there’s a chance New Zealand could have its first Māori Woman Prime Minister with Nanaia Mahuta and Kiri Allan potentially in the running 👀

See also: Aruna Miller is the first Indian-American politician to be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor in the state of Maryland. And, Manpreet Monica Singh is the first female Sikh judge in the US.

Culture

Let’s get low 🚘 So this is cool! Latina women in California and New Mexico are forming women’s lowriding clubs. Why? They’re debunking the myth that lowriding — aka fixing up vintage cars, dropping them low, and installing hydraulics to cruise around town — is a man's game. When they’re not battling sexism, the “Lady Lowriders” are teaming up with other lowriding clubs to repeal racist anti-cruising ordinances.

More News Nuggets

Extra Nuggets 👀

• She’s beauty and she’s grace … 👸🏽 R'Bonney Gabriel is the first Filipino American to win Miss Universe.

• Everybody gets a helmet! 🚴🏽‍♂️ Tina Singh, a Sikh woman in Canada, designed a helmet that can fit over a turban. Coming soon, for kids aged 5 - 12.

• The horror 😱 Meet Akela Cooper, the screenwriter shaking up the horror scene in Hollywood. Yep, she’s the brains behind M3GAN).

• Shut Up 📢 Michelle Yeoh broke stereotypes while accepting her Golden Globe Award.

Glowreel Recos

What we’re loving this week:

Watch - Michelle Choi’s Living Alone Diaries. I just discovered Michelle’s YouTube channel and am obsessed. Her videos are the perfect mix of cosyness, aesthetics, relatability and length!

Make - Chai Coconut Banana Bread by Radhi Devlukia-Shetty 🤤

Listen - Unakkul Naane by Pritt.

Support BIPOC Women Owned Businesses

Women receive less than 3% of Venture Capital Funding. That number is even less for woman of colour founders. Glowreel's little purple book features some of our favourite woman of colour founded businesses. Browse the directory to support women owned small businesses - and show those VC firms what they're missing out on!

P.S. If you would like your business to be featured in the directory, or know someone whose business should be featured, hit reply to this newsletter or email us at [email protected]

Trailblazing Woman Interview

Inspiring And Actionable Advice From the Women You Admire

This week we’re seeking inspiration from six of the (many) amazing BIPOC woman founders and community leaders that we interviewed last year. Because a little dose of wise words can go a long way, especially as we gear up for the year ahead. Our 2023 feature interviews are kicking off from next week.

So ladies, what are your top tip(s) for BIPOC women on how they can blaze their own trail and make change in the world?

Nandeeta Maharaj, founder of Goods 4 Good: Find your tribe and lean on them and learn from them and really engage with them. Also, never let colour be your ceiling level! Just be brave and do what you want to do.

Candace Reels, fierce champion for women’s empowerment, and founder of Female Collective: Be yourself, no matter what.

Raquel García, trademarks lawyer and founder at Legiterati: Don’t be afraid to show up and don’t be afraid to network.

Fallon Gregory, influencer and founder of InfluenceBlak: Be authentic to yourself, genuinely interact with the people in your community , and don’t take what people say to you personally, especially people online!

Sim Kaur, founder of Girls That Invest: Have a strong belief in yourself and surround yourself with a good, supportive group of people.

Princess Chinoyi, founder of Entle Beaute: If you change your perspective you can change your life, remember that you don’t need to be perfect. Your brand doesn’t need to be perfect. Everyone starts somewhere, so just put yourself out there, and don’t underestimate the importance of self-care and mental health.

Lioness Thoughts

Nominate A Shoutout

Tell us about someone doing cool shit.

It can be you, your friends or family or someone else you know. Whether you’ve just started a book club, are creating artistic makeup looks for fun, or are doing some research and want to hear from women of colour. We want to share thing cool things you’re doing with a community shoutout!

Please send your nominations to [email protected] or DM us on our socials :)

This week's email was brought to you by Shilpa Bhim, founder of Glowreel. You can see more of her work at www.shilpabhim.com or follow her on Instagram @shilpa.bhim

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