MYK Silk 2022 Women’s History Month Community Highlights

We want to dedicate another year to celebrate, honor, and recognize all the strong women we’ve partnered with over the years. While there are countless female bosses, we want to introduce & highlight a few that inspire us. We asked them to share their secret to success, what this day means to them, and much more. We are so grateful for every one of you, we see and support all your hard work & determination! Read below to learn more about these amazing female bosses! 

1. Tricia Chen @Happilyeverstyle 

Tricia is a Taiwanese American who is currently living in NYC. She is a content creator who goes by Happily Ever Style on her socials. Tricia uses her platform to bring awareness and feature “small businesses and new brands that offer products made with ethically-sourced materials.”  Aside from being a content creator, she is also the founder of a social media and influencer marketing agency called Once Upon where she helps small brands grow.

How do you use your platform to support and give back to your community?

My platform at Happily Ever Style focuses on sharing slow fashion and sustainable skincare brands, as well as mindful traveling. I'm learning how to live slower and I encourage my followers to join me on that journey. I also like to support and highlight brands that give back to the community so that we can together do good through our love for fashion and beauty.

What does Women's History Month mean to you?

It's a reminder to celebrate womanhood! Especially the women who inspire you in your life.

What is your secret to success?

To never stop learning because you can never know it all.

What message do you want to share with your community this Women’s History Month?

I strongly believe in collaboration over competition in all aspects of life. Always choose to support other women when you can because the results are often more rewarding than you'd think.

 

2. Liana @babyyyli

Liana is a lover of fashion and strives to keep it REAL on her page through fashion, beauty and body positivity content. She currently lives in Philadelphia but loves to travel between the East Coast cities. Her Instagram primarily consists of putting together outfits/try-on and on TikTok she posts about brands and trends, and on YouTube she does unfiltered try on hauls

How do you use your platform to support and give back to your community?

On all platforms I am completely transparent and do not gate keep! I always tell my followers that they can reach out anytime for anything (no BS!). For giving back I do help raise money for NEDA which is an organization that helps those who struggle with eating disorders and from time to time I'll give out little treat yourself Starbuck gifts cards on my Instagram stories! 

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

Women’s Month means so much to me, it means supporting my peers, and empowering ladies (which I try to do through my content)! 

What is your secret to success?

My secret to success is being myself and persevering no matter what (HUSTLING!)

What message do you want to share with your community this Women’s History Month?

My message to my community is to stand up to what you believe is right and ignore the haters!

3. Dahvi Shira @dahvishira

Dahvi is a West Hollywood, CA-based writer and editor, with a passion for all things hair and beauty. When she’s not in the bathroom trying new products or playing with her curling iron, she enjoys working out, staying on top of TikTok trends, trying new restaurants and drinking coffee (lots of it) she says!

How do you use your platform to support and give back to your community

I'm always supporting small businesses and new female-led product launches. I use Instagram in particular as a way to showcase what my female peers have either physically developed or curated in some way, like a big event, for example. I consider myself a cheerleader for other women doing great things.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

 To me, International Women's Month means celebrating what makes me proud to be a woman. Whether it's embracing my femininity, or championing powerful women around me, it's truly soaking in being a female and acknowledging why it's so meaningful.

 What is your secret to success?

Hard work is always key. Someone can open a door for you, but it's your job to keep it open. Respect and professionalism are also imperative to success. Every career bubble is small - you never want to burn bridges. You truly never know what will come back to haunt you or who could end up being your boss or superior! As long as someone is doing their job effectively and efficiently, never treat them like they're below you. Carry yourself in the workplace as someone others aspire to be. Be a leader, not a follower. 

-What message do you want to share with your community this Women’s History Month?

It's 2022! Things are less competitive and more collaborative. I'm all for supporting other women doing great things, with the hopes that the support is mutual. Women coming together creates a force. I always say if someone got to the top fairly, I'll never look down upon their success. 

 

4. Melissa @datflipmel

Melissa is a Filipina American, a soon-to-be mama, a peds nurse by day and a curls & lifestyle influencer by night. Her page is dedicated to promoting products that she truly uses and enjoys. Aside from her ““Datflipmel” page, she also runs a photography/videography company account @bearosefilms. 

How do you use your platform to support and give back to your community:

 I love showing others that their curly hair is beautiful! I grew up hating my hair just because it wasn't up to par with the beauty standards of having straight hair. From the age of 10 until my late 20s, I was constantly straightening it with chemicals and heat to hide my curls. I want others to know that their hair is beautiful and there are ways of managing it while embracing their beautiful curls.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

 International Women’s Month is a time to celebrate women and all of their amazing accomplishments and contributions to society.

 What is your secret to success? 

The word Success can have so many different meanings to people. And I believe success starts with loving yourself.

What message do you want to share with your community this International Women’s Month?

I want everyone to know that they should be proud of how far they have come. We all experience challenges everyday, but we choose not to give up.

 

Ashlee is a health, beauty & lifestyle influencer and also a mental health advocate. She not only shows her followers the latest and greatest products, but also shares her own journey of depression and anxiety. “I hope to make people feel less alone.”

How do you use your platform to support and give back to your community

In addition to helping people feel less alone, I raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association. I hold Alzheimers very close to my heart, as my incredible mother passed from it, so I won’t stop fighting until they find a cure. She’s the most important woman in my life. May she Rest In Prada!!! 

What does Women’s History Month mean to you? 

It means celebrating all the incredible women in this world and how far we have come. 

What is your secret to success?

To treat everyone the same and to treat people how you want to be treated. 

What message do you want to share with your community this Women’s History Month?

Women can do anything!

Thank you to all strong women out there, we see and recognize all your hard work and achievements!