March: Women’s History Month – Freedom to Be, Power to Rise
This month WE celebrate the women shaping tomorrow, our ideas, our impact, and the bold ways we stand out and lead together.
What does it truly mean to stand for women?
At Women Empower, empowerment is not about sameness. It’s not about thinking alike, voting alike, believing alike, or building in the same way. It’s not about status, income, background, or image.
It’s about this:
I am free to be me.
And you are free to be you.
And we can all rise together.
We are women of different cultures, religions, political views, financial realities, personalities, and life stages. Some of us are structured. Some are fluid. Some are rebuilding. Some are expanding. Some are navigating transitions quietly. Some are celebrating loudly.
Empowerment is not agreement.
It is inclusion.
It is choosing to create spaces where women feel safe to show up fully, not curated, not performing, not competing.
In a world where so much is transactional and surface-level, we are committed to something deeper. We are not here only for the outcome, the optics, or the event. We are here for the connection. For the integrity of standing for one another. For being the kind of women who uplift, even when it’s inconvenient and the cameras are off.
This month, we invite you to pause and ask:
Am I creating inclusive energy in all that I do?
Do I stand for women only when we agree or also when they differ from me?
Am I contributing to empowerment, or just consuming it?
Women Empower is a space to practice being inclusive and empowering to all women.
And it begins with each of us.
🌟 Member Spotlights
Celebrating the women in our community who are creating and leading with purpose.
✨Dr. Fatima Cheema, Doctor of Internal Medicine
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Fatima Cheema – a physician, leader, and woman redefining what excellence truly looks like.
As a hospitalist, Dr. Cheema brings deep knowledge in health education and patient care while navigating the complexities of modern medicine with both skill and compassion. Beyond the clinical setting, she is passionate about mentoring peers, building initiatives, and creating supportive spaces where others can grow and thrive.
Over the past year, she has navigated multiple life transitions at once, moving cities, stepping into a new hospitalist role, building a life in a new community, and celebrating personal milestones like marriage and wedding planning. Medicine is demanding, and through it all, she has learned the powerful discipline of protecting her peace while maintaining high standards for herself.
Her journey has also meant confronting perfectionism, redefining success not as flawlessness, but as consistency, integrity, and authenticity. She shows up grounded in strong ethics, committed to her word, and generous with her knowledge and mentorship. Whether supporting colleagues, guiding patients, or encouraging other women in demanding careers, Dr. Cheema leads with quiet strength and intention.
To her, empowerment is a daily practice of recognizing strength, trusting one’s voice, and choosing growth on one’s own terms. We are honored to have Dr. Fatima Cheema in the Women Empower community, a true example of leadership rooted in purpose, growth, and grace.
👉 Follow Fatima on Instagram: @frcheema92
✨ Amparo Rosen – Owner of Ultra Body Sculpt
This month, we’re spotlighting Amparo Rosen, a powerful example of resilience, self-leadership, and what it means to turn adversity into purpose.
As a Latina entrepreneur in the wellness and aesthetics space, Amparo has built her brand while overcoming being underestimated, navigating financial risk, and moving through deeply personal setbacks. Most notably, she faced a life-altering diagnosis, a turning point that reshaped how she chose to approach her health, her life, and her leadership.
Rather than allowing obstacles to define her, Amparo transformed them into fuel. Through education, resilience, and deep faith in herself, she committed to optimizing her own well-being, becoming a living example of what it looks like to take ownership from the inside out.
Today, she is recognized as a leading voice in wellness and aesthetics, integrating advanced education, science-backed practices, and a deeply personalized approach to women’s vitality. Her work reflects that philosophy: helping women optimize their health, confidence, and leadership from the inside out.
Amparo blends business, wellness exploration, and personal growth in a way that feels deeply authentic. She shares her journey not as perfection, but as proof that transformation is possible when you choose to take charge of your own narrative.
Her story reminds us that empowerment isn’t about avoiding hardship. It’s about meeting it, rising through it, and allowing it to refine you into something stronger. We are so grateful to have Amparo in this community and inspired by the way she continues to lead by example.
👉 Follow Amparo on Instagram: @empirwithano Follow her business: @ultrabodysculpt and book appointments at: Ultra Body Sculpt Website
✨Lauren Harris – Nurse Practitioner & Health Coach
This month, we’re honored to spotlight Lauren Harris – a nurse practitioner, health coach, and mother redefining what it means for high-achieving women to truly thrive.
Lauren recently launched her 1:1 online health coaching business dedicated to helping busy women 35+ reclaim their energy, balance their hormones, lose weight, clear brain fog, and feel like themselves again. Through personalized strategy and sustainable habit change, she helps women restore confidence from the inside out, so they can lead powerfully in both their personal and professional lives.
This business wasn’t built in perfect conditions. Lauren launched while working both a full-time and part-time job, all while raising her 7-year-old daughter. Early mornings, late nights, and disciplined focus became her norm. Along the way, she faced perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome and chose growth over comfort every time.
She embodies empowerment not as a slogan, but as a daily practice. Integrity in her commitments. Generosity in how she supports other women. Authenticity in showing up fully, not just in the polished outcome, but in the messy middle.
Lauren’s journey is proof that you don’t wait for the right moment; you build it. And in doing so, you give other women permission to do the same.
We are honored to have Lauren in this community and inspired by the standard she continues to set.
👉 Follow her on Instagram: @lauren_cortisol.coach and @laurenh.nurseinjector
👋 Welcome to our Newest WE Member
✨ Petya Balevska
We’re so excited to welcome Petya Balevska to Women Empower. Petya is a Financial Advisor serving clients across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia for over 18 years, helping individuals and families build lasting wealth through thoughtful investment, retirement, and tax-diversification strategies. But beyond her professional expertise, what truly stands out is her heart.
A devoted mother of three, Petya is deeply lit up by being present for her family while also building meaningful, lifelong relationships with women who uplift and support one another. She believes that what you give to the world comes back to you, and she lives that value fully.
Whether supporting clients through divorce, loss, or illness, sending care packages to those facing difficult seasons, or donating to women in need, Petya shows up with generosity and compassion. She believes in being a solid, reliable friend, someone you can count on, while also bringing warmth, joy, and a love of connection into every space she enters. Petya joins Women Empower looking to grow her circle, build lasting friendships, and reconnect with the kind of supportive, intentional community that helps women thrive, personally and professionally.
We’re so grateful to have you with us, Petya. Welcome to WE 🤍 👉 Follow her on Instagram: @pepinab
February Empower Circle Recap
Bubbles, Beauty & Balance at Ferro Salon
Our February Empower Circle was a beautiful reminder that connection doesn’t always have to be complicated, sometimes it looks like bubbles, blowouts, and being together in a space that feels both elevated and welcoming.
We gathered at Ferro in D.C., hosted by our member Erin Clott, who so generously opened her stunning salon to our community. The space itself was gorgeous – warm, chic, and the perfect backdrop for an afternoon centered around beauty, balance, and meaningful connection.
Erin and her team went above and beyond to take care of us. From expert blowouts to thoughtful attention and care, every detail made us feel seen and supported. With charcuterie boards, champagne, and effortless hospitality, the afternoon flowed naturally into deeper conversations and stronger connections.
What made the day truly special wasn’t just the services, it was the atmosphere. It was women slowing down, laughing, sharing stories, and strengthening relationships in a way that felt genuine and unforced.
WE highly recommend visiting Ferro for your next hair refresh, not just to look amazing, but to feel it, too.
👉 Visit their website and book an appointment: @ferrosalon.com. Follow them on Instagram: @ferrosalondc
🌱 Upcoming Events
🍷 Wine, Women, and Wealth March 18th hosted by Five Rings Financial – Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and financial empowerment! Enjoy complimentary wine or sparkling water, a healthy dinner, and valuable education on building wealth, all completely FREE. This is the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and invest in your financial future in a relaxed, supportive environment. 🎟️ REGISTER HERE
✨ Botox Party with WE’s very own Lauren Harris, NP, at Ultra Body Sculpt on March 25th at 11 AM. Join us for a personalized, natural approach to aesthetics in an elevated, women-centered experience. Secure your appointment now by emailing: info@ultrabodysculpt.com or calling: 703.988.2000 Ex. 0. You can also visit the website UltraBodySculpt.com or Message us on Instagram @ultrabodysculpt
💫 This March 28th, Vision in Bloom invites our members to step into spring with clarity and intention. Come gather, create, and be inspired as you define what you’re building, who you’re becoming, and the vision you’re ready to bring to life. Details will be sent to members’ emails.
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✨ Closing Thought
As we step into March, let us carry this energy forward: celebrating the women who inspire us, the differences that make us stronger, and the future we are creating together. From bold leadership to small acts of support, each of us contributes to the collective rise of our community.
Together, we are not only honoring history, WE are actively writing the next chapter.