This is for the woman who learned early how to be less. Less loud. Less emotional. Less confident. Less visible. The woman who was praised for being “humble” when she was really just silent. The woman who made herself smaller so others could feel bigger. The woman who learned to apologize for her needs, her body, her presence. Especially if you were taught—directly or subtly—that taking up space was a problem. They called it maturity. They called it respect. They called it being “a good woman.”

Don’t Be Afraid to Take Up Space Too many women have been taught to shrink: to lower their voices, cross their legs tightly, move softly not out of grace, but out of fear of being too much. But elegance is not about disappearing. It’s about being present — grounded, open and unapologetically feminine. When you hide yourself, you don’t appear “humble” — you appear unsure. And the world treats you based on the energy you project. Take up space. Stand tall. Walk with your shoulders open and your ga

I will never apologize for taking up space, and I will never dim my light. Like it or not, I’m going to keep showing up as my authentic self. My goal is simple: to remind every woman to be loud, be bold, and live life on your terms. We deserve to take up space. The right people will vibe with the real you – so don’t ever shrink yourself to make others comfortable. Period! | Dr. Eva

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