Being part of the different networks and communities – characteristic to humans. Identity building. Everybody wants to be part of something. 

When i received this picture from my Martha colleaque i realized for the first time HOW cool our local Martha club actually is. And how many parts of my identity is there: Being a woman, determined, creative, educated, values we share etc. 

All these women in the picture have more or less turned things they most love to their dayjobs, fullfilled their dreams. 

What an energy, power, potential, belief in life, visions, hard work, happiness and inspiration 

Many of the female leaders i admire and respect most have mentioned different women's networks and associations in various interviews as their most important power and inspiration sources.

Season's greetings from Viipurinkadun Martat! I'm super proud of our local Martha club. 

(from left)

Asli, interior architect and mother to Selma
Sanni, café entrepreneur, mother to Alvar and Jupiter
Anna, owner of the Papershop
Sanna, award-winning illustrator and graphic designer, mother to Pixi and Morris
Kaisa, restaurant manager at Kuurna
Saara, designer
Me, straight from my pilates lesson
Ellu, producer, mother to Matilda
Laura, project manager at Bob Helsinki
Suvi, Managing Director at Flow Festival, mother to Kaius
Johanna, psychologist, mother to Pepe
Elina, designer, mother to Amos and Elis
Outi, midwife
(and then there is Paula, but not in the picture)