Quotes About Empowerment

The numbers in women in rock 'n' roll and metal are pretty much growing a lot, which is a great thing.

I loved the world of roller derby because I thought it was such an empowering metaphor, that you get out there and do it. It's such a rocker, athletic, capable, cool exhibitionist sport; it's about this great sort of camaraderie.

'Hedwig' is not autobiographical, but what she goes through is clearly a big metaphor. She doesn't want to be what she is, but she comes to an understanding that what happened to her has actually made her whole.

Keep a meter on your fear. Fear can cripple you.

The method of instruction in Scouting is that of creating in the boy the desire to learn for himself.

Women are more meticulous and methodical. But on the other hand, I feel if you go on a male-dominated set, which is mostly any other set, you don't ask how it was to be on a male-dominated set.

We don't care who you is - Blood, Crip, Mexican, Chinese. You feel me? If you about doing something positive with yourself and your community, let's join forces together.

It's important for a young black kid to see a Mexican hero, just to know that we're all equal.

In Mexico, where I grew up, women rule the kitchen. They control everything that happens; they hold the power.

My first Asian role model was Michelle Kwan. Her beauty comes from within. She's also really beautiful on the outside. But when I first saw her ice-skate, her performance was so moving and beautiful that she just glowed.

Michelle Visage rocks.

Michelle Obama. She is big on encouraging kids to eat healthy - which is great.

Michelle Obama, you're one hot mama.

It's a trippy and really magical experience when people like Michelle Obama are looking at you saying, 'Great job,' when all you want to do is say, 'Great job,' to the First Lady of our country.

Michelle Obama is not an average, 'It girl' woman, and I think that's why she's so fabulous.

Michelle Obama, one of my inspirations, said 'when they go low, we go high,' and it was a thing that I really carried with me.

Michelle Obama is extraordinary, but she is also the kind of woman that exists in a way that is - she's a hundred percent relatable to all kinds of people, all genders all around the world.

Michigan is a state that wants access for women to healthcare.

My daughter Mickey is an actress, and I tell her women need to make their own films; they should always be looking for stories to develop themselves and go to acting class - not that she needs much prompting in that!

When people sit in front of a microphone, they feel empowered.

And my mother fought hard for civil rights so that instead of a mop, I could hold this microphone.

Our economy grows from the middle out, not the top down.

The real middle class India that has always been looking for a voice that is its very own. I write about it because I belong to it.

I didn't grow up to become a mechanic - but some of my classmates did. And they've been able to build good, middle class lives for themselves and their families.