The Ultimate Career Game-Changer: The Unstoppable Power of Professional Sisterhood

I believe that every woman should have a strong group of female friends. Although not a fact, I’ve often seen that having another woman in your field who you keep close has more pros than cons.

I’ve been working in television since 2023, all beginning in college. In my class alone, there were three women, including myself. All three women have just built such a strong bond. Even when I’m at my lowest, I always have them there to lean

back on. About two weeks ago, I had a conversation with one of my friends, Alexandra, a conversation that solidified my perspective on the theme of this article.

The reason for this conversation started off the way any woman striving for perfection and big goals does: I felt that I sucked at my job. Alexandra and I started going back and forth at some point about how amazing each other is doing and, overall, how proud we are of one another. Starting as freshmen in college and watching each other grow into such outstanding adults, it’s like watching a flower blossom. It felt like only yesterday she was my host for my very first live broadcast.

What people don’t tell you is that having women friends in your work circle helps a whole lot. They are your rocks and your supporters. Not everyone is going to understand your field, but having another woman there who understands what

you’re going through is such a game-changer.

What I’ve personally seen is that every woman I’ve met in my job has been such a huge support for projects; although they may seem "out there," I’ve always had a

woman there to support me the same way I support them. Alternatively, they’re able to just listen and take advice on ways to improve. It reminds me of a time when we had a show fall through three days prior. Alexandra, our friend Sydney, and I, three women who had half a clue about what we were doing, were able to piece together a show within three days.

Now, am I just lucky? Most likely, but my stance doesn’t waver. 

Even with women who aren’t in your exact career field, we find a way to meet in the middle and help one another out. It is possibly just a trait all creatives have, but overall, female friendships in creative fields offer vital support and encouragement.. My three best friends are Jasa, Tatyana, and Yasmeen. Jasa is a stylist, Tatyana is a hairdresser, and Yasmeen is a model. All three women have such creative and talented personalities. We’re able to help out wherever we can to get each other a little closer to our career goals. Jasa is always helpful when I need an outfit styled for a show or when I have ideas for photo shoots. Yasmeen is always the first to volunteer when I need a model for a project. And Tatyana is honestly my backbone when I need advice on my work and an observant eye for feedback. I can talk about my friends for hours, but my main point is that the power of female professional friendships is a wonderful thing to have.

Even when it’s not a job you’re still in, it matters. I mean, I have friends from my time as a NASCAR intern; we know what it’s like to struggle when you have a manager who demands a lot at once. And although the majority of us headed in different directions, we can always come back to that feeling of understanding and respect for one another.

How can you actively build or strengthen these kinds of friendships? Well, it's extremely simple, and I’m already very shy. But something I’ve noticed, in my attempts to be more sociable is that we’re mostly the same! Human beings will all have something in common. Even if it's just a favorite cake flavor, women are so complex and full of so much wonder and interest its nearly impossible to find something two people don’t like at least one thing. And expand on it, once you

get the ball rolling by maybe complimenting someone’s outfit.  Following it up with a “Hey, where did you get it?” Eventually you’ll talk about favorite colors, brands, and eventually what new project you’re working on, and how you can support each other. It's all just a game of pong, well, with more enjoyment at least.

Whether you’re a man, a woman, or someone in between. A good group of women in your profession is always a win-win.