Folks often cite famous women in history as their inspiration during Women’s History Month.
The stories about Marie Curie, Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are good examples. But here in Chattanooga, we have our own inspirational women who have spoken about Women’s History Month and its meaning. Let’s learn from the stories they share.
Felicia Jackson invented a product that makes it possible for more lives to be saved through CPR. Felicia said she read about women who changed the world, but never imagined standing among them. She mentioned Marie Curie, who made it possible to use science to fight disease; Dr. Patricia Bath, who made it possible for people to see again; and Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, who made it possible for us to stay connected every day.
“These weren’t just stories I admired … They were examples of what was possible,” she said. “Women who saw a gap and filled it. Women who created solutions that changed lives forever. And now, I carry that same responsibility … to build, to serve and to create something that outlives me. We’re not just celebrating women’s history. We are walking in it!”
Amanda Jelks of Jelks Law, a trust and estates attorney, offers these words: “Our firm is made up entirely of women. Different backgrounds, different strengths and one shared purpose: helping people make informed decisions about their future. In a field that has traditionally felt intimidating to many, especially when discussing life, family and long-term planning, I have found that clients often value an environment that feels approachable, thoughtful and clear.