March is Women’s History Month. Women have been making space for themselves in the public and professional sphere for centuries. Diversity and Inclusion efforts in the last few years is a recent endeavor that formally honors and supports their efforts by making the inclusion of women a concerted effort by all parties across industries. Soteryx celebrates the progress women have made this month by highlighting their stories of overcoming adversity through sheer determination and belief in self.

1.      International Women’s Day: diversity and inclusion in the towage industry

On International Women’s Day 2021, Maersk group subsidiary Svitzer Europe’s cluster managing director for UK North, Ita Dickson tells International Tug & Salvage about her career, motivations, industry inclusion and overcoming the challenges of diversity. Read more here.

2.      Powerful Women In Media Celebrate Women’s History Month

Since 1991 presidents have proclaimed the month as a time to celebrate contributions made by women throughout the course of American history,” Women should be celebrated every day, but a month dedicated to female empowerment is extremely special,” shares Molly McCook who stars on the series Last Man Standing. “It doesn’t just honor the iconic women who have changed history, but encourages new generations to dream big and know that anything is possible.” Read more here:

3.      9 Black Women Who Impacted the World of Business in 2020

In 2021, Black women are leading and making a difference like never before. And they are doing so unapologetically! Who says you can’t be graceful and fierce all at the same time? Whether they are commanding attention in government, media, education, or just blazing a trail, Black women are now more than ever using their voices to make impact and be noticeable on all fronts. Read more here.

4.      At Work in Two Genders: Observations from accomplished trans women about power and leadership in the office.

“Authenticity resonates,” said Michaela Mendelsohn, the CEO of Los Angeles’s Pollo West Corp., one of the largest franchisees for the fast-food empire El Pollo Loco. “Finding my voice as a woman gave me new strength, and now I get more respect than I did as Michael,” Mendelsohn said. It’s not about being a man or a woman; it’s about “integrating as one whole person.” Read more here.

5.      My View: How immigrant women are helping power the U.S. economy

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, this guest columnist urges the Biden administration and Congress need to improve pathways to legal immigration for skilled workers and would-be entrepreneurs in order to help women get ahead and to boost the American economy for both men and women alike. Read more here.