As I began in the creat of this exhibit, I realized how much of my childhood and the role models that surrounded me affected me. As the daughter of a strong and successful woman, I learned early on the real insignificane of my gender when it came to my personal interests.
Among many other women who I didn't know personally, my mother was a strong and influenctial force in my life, as are most mothers to their daugters. Before having me and deciding to direct her attention to my own upbringing, she was the owner of two women-centric gyms. This business was a big part of her life and allowed her to inspire many women to take control of their heatlh and in doing so of themselves. Through a deeper understandinf of one's body and how it interacts with one's mind, we are able to develop a sense of self-confidence and self-understanding.
Not only this, but my mother is someone who chooses to dress in what she would consider to be more androgynous but identifies as a woman through and through. Thus, as I learned what the concept of gender meant in society, I also learned what it meant to myself and to her. I learned it's ultimate lack of importance.

Before continuing any further into the exhibit, I wanted to make apparent the relationship between my career and life projects and my mother, the person who modelled so much for me. Ultimately, this supports the rederick that having an upbringing that supports any given child in develop and learning about whichever career they choose can allow for them so seek careers that may seem challenging to enter into based off of societal norms. Modelling and upbringing are extremely important in the development and ultimate goals of any person and should ideally support them in whatever way they may need.

Not only this, but this photography was done by Kyle Zimmerman, a dear friend to my mother and my aunt from another mother. She began working in real estate after her photography career. However, I wanted to not only highlight my own work but also the work of other female artists that surround me. These specific peices, minus the portrait on the left, represent connection and come from her 2013 exhibit .... .

Our childhood becomes the foundation for our perceptions of the world and the connection or lack of such that we feel in regards to society. And so, in bringing ourselves together and sharing our personal experiences we can help in understanding what is necessary to change the system and allow for more inclusivity in the workforce, not just for women but for everyone.