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Let's face it: we can all benefit from some inspiring motivational quotes from time to time. And GLAMOUR's Empowerment Summit, in partnership with Samsung, Squarespace and Tinder, provided all the material we needed – and then some.
If you didn't make it to the summit – which took place at Somerset House Embankment Galleries on Saturday, 25th November 2023 – you can catch up on all the major moments here. We've also rounded up some of our favourite empowering quotes from the event – which you can add to your Notes app, stick on your fridge, or repeat in the mirror after brushing your teeth… you do you.
Here are 24 of the most motivational quotes from GLAMOUR's Empowerment Summit:
On self-love…
“If it sabotages you, bin it. If it empowers you, run with it” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi
“Get sassy with the mean girl in your mind” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi
“Self-love is a choice you have to make every single day” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi
“I will not be bullied out of my purpose” – Florence Given
“Stop running and recognise that everything that you need is within you” – Munroe Bergdorf
“Let's just end the quest of perfection because none of us are perfect and that is absolutely fine” – Deborah Joseph
“Empowerment is not necessarily one place, it's a journey” – Laura Whitmore
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On careers…
“You are 100% worthy of all the opportunities that come your way” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi
“Authenticity is the best thing you can have when starting a platform” – Michelle Reid
“Find your special sauce, see what works for you and stick to that” – Oghosa Ovienriob
“Every time you worry about sounding stupid, you undersell yourself, you minimise yourself, and you water down all the great things that make you so different” – Stefanie Sword Williams
“In male-dominated industries, you've got to find your superpower and own that space” – Annika Bizon
“If you don't take any kind of risk, then there really is no reward” – Jess Hunt
“If I'm not scared, then I'm not changing and I'm not growing” – Jess Hunt
“Every day is going to be difficult, but it will be worth it” – Fisayo Longe
“Whatever it is, that business, that idea, just start. What is the worst that could happen?” – Fisayo Longe
“Believe in yourself and believe in your ideas. Even on the days where you don't believe in it. Tell yourself you believe in it” – Fearne Cotton
“If you're not in it, you won't win it” – Laura Whitmore (well, her mum actually)
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On dating…
“We must unlearn the narrative that as a woman, our value is premised on whether you are married and whether you have children” – Emma-Louise Boynton
"What's sexier than confidence? Curiosity" – Paul C. Brunson
“Surround yourself with hype women” – Emma-Louise Boynton
“I'm deciding my rules actually, and anyone who doesn't want to play by them, then you are no longer an option for me” – Megan Crabbe
“There's a lot of rejection and dating, but that's okay” – Emma-Louise Boynton
“Your pleasure is your responsibility” – Emma-Louise Boynton
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What an incredible start to the day.
