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When Her Silence Ends, The Shift Begins.

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day | August 24-28, 2026

#WeHearHer

#WeHearHer

Silence isn't simply about staying quiet. It looks like carrying the emotional load without asking for help. It looks like shrinking to fit expectations. It looks like believing your needs are too much — or not enough—to be heard.

83%

of women say they suppress or minimize their emotions to avoid burdening. Stigma and social expectations shape how people express what they feel—and who feels safe enough to use their voice.

11%

say they feel untouched by modern-day challenges — a number that reveals the vast majority of women are carrying an emotional weight that affects when and how they speak up.

48%

struggle with open dialogue and connection with others, highlighting how easily emotional openness can shrink under rising strain and unsafe environments.

Where Silence Shows Up Across Women’s Lives

Women’s silence doesn’t come from one place — it emerges in the spaces where emotional labor is unevenly held, where identity is policed, where belonging feels conditional, and where psychological safety is not shared. The weight of that silence shows up across the full spectrum of women’s lives.

  • Body & Beauty Standards

    73% have experienced negative mental health impacts from changes in their appearance, showing how deeply beauty standards shape how we feel.

  • Caregiving & Motherhood

    73.3% have stepped into an unpaid caregiving role — invisible labor that runs far deeper than most people acknowledge.

  • Career & Leadership

    65% say that feeling unseen for their professional contributions isn't just discouraging — it's the highest threat to their psychological wellbeing at work.

  • Identity & Self-Expression

    Nearly half (49%) say self-doubt and fear of rejection are what's keeping them from showing up as their full authentic selves.

*All data sourced from the SeekHer Shift Reports

 

When We Hear Her, We Shift the Future.

Join us for #WeHearHer Conversation Week, August 24–28, as we honor Women’s Equality Day with a call for a cultural shift that supports women’s mental health and strengthens collective wellbeing — not just in workplaces, but in homes, communities, and every space where women show up. Pledge your support alongside 700+ advocates committed to the shift. Because when we hear her, we’re reshaping a culture where silence is no longer the norm.

 

Discover the stories of women who are redefining what leadership looks like when truth leads the way.

 

Here’s How You Can Get Involved.

 

CELEBRATE LOCAL LEADERS ON AUGUST 26

Women’s Equality Day Classes at [solidcore]

Visit a local [solidcore] studio hosting a Women’s Equality Day class, spotlighting our shared commitment to women’s mental health. Hear from a local #WeHearHer Chapter Leader whose work reflects what this day is meant to honor.

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE

#WeHearHer Conversation Toolkit

Take the #WeHearHer Pledge to stand with women’s mental health — then use the #WeHearHer Toolkit to share your voice and spark conversations across your platforms in ways that feel authentic, grounded, and aligned with emotional equity.

START A #WEHEARHER CHAPTER

Apply for the Women Who LEAD Cohort

Deepen your leadership journey and receive support to activate your own local community chapter — this is where your voice becomes part of the collective shift. Join the Fall 2026 leadership cohort for mentorship and microfunding* to activate your own #WeHearHer Chapter.

*Participants who complete the program are eligible to apply for a $500 stipend to support their chapter’s growth. Awards are selected based on mission alignment, fund availability, and potential community impact.

With heartfelt thanks to our 2026 #WeHearHer Conversation Partners

Thank you for helping us amplify these conversations and build a future where women’s voices are heard, emotional equity is protected, and collective wellbeing can thrive.

Want To Get Involved?

Partner with us to amplify women’s voices and reshape a culture rooted in care, connection, and impact. Whether you're a brand, funder, or advocate, your support helps grow the Women Who LEAD Fund and expand access to women-led #WeHearHer Chapters nationwide. Together, we’re investing in women to reshape leadership from the ground up.

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