Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.
– Mary Anne Radmacher
That quiet voice has carried me through countless roadblocks, second-guessing if I could really do this, battling imposter syndrome, and stepping on stage to present my work. In the end, only you truly know yourself, and that’s who you can always rely on.
Every March, during Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courageous women who shaped our world. Tech trailblazers like Ada Lovelace, the world’s first programmer who wrote the first computer algorithm, and Grace Hopper, who invented early compilers, turning whispers of possibility into the tech foundations we use today. Closer to home, Tandang Sora mothered the Philippine revolution by aiding Katipuneros against Spanish colonizers, while Visayan Joan of Arc Teresa Magbanua led fearless charges. Even here in our corner of the world, women’s selflessness inspires greatness.
Roots of Resilience
Surrounded by strong, hardworking women in my family from a young age, I always knew women could match any man. And that women should never be underestimated. That belief sparked my curiosity for science and love of computers. Read how I got into tech and my personal journey collide. The echoes of these historical women still find me, fueling that quiet voice to keep moving forward.
A Tribute to Us All
This is my tribute not just to them, but to myself. A reminder that I’m doing a good job, and everything will be okay. Here’s to every woman hearing that little voice: try again tomorrow.