Beyond Galentine’s Day: Your Guide to Getting Your Year-Round Sisterhood Fix

We’ve all felt that surge of energy after a powerful conference or leadership summit. For a few precious days, we’re surrounded by mirrors—people who reflect our potential back to us and remind us what’s possible. Or maybe you’ve felt it on Galentine’s Day—that beloved February celebration where women come together to champion one another. But what happens when we return to environments where we might be the only woman, the only person of color, or the only one who looks like us in the room?

This is where intentional connection becomes crucial. Just as we schedule meetings and maintain our professional skills, we need to actively cultivate our support system. Think of it as your daily sisterhood (whether it’s a sisterhood, brotherhood, or anything in between) fix—regular doses of the validation, encouragement, and authentic connection that keep your cup full.

Understanding Your Cup

Before we can serve others, we need to ensure we’re operating from abundance. When your cup is full—of confidence, support, and a sense of belonging—you can serve others from the overflow (what I like to call your saucer) rather than depleting yourself. Too often, especially as women and marginalized people in leadership, we try to pour from an empty cup, leaving ourselves drained and disconnected.

Warning signs your cup needs filling:

• Feeling isolated in your leadership role
• Struggling to advocate for yourself
• Missing the energy you feel at events with role models and/or those with common experiences 
• Doubting your decisions or expertise
• Compromising your authenticity to fit in

Creating Your Daily Fix

Just as you wouldn’t expect one Galentine’s brunch to sustain your friendships for the year, or your annual physical to maintain your health, you can’t rely on occasional conferences or events to support your wellbeing. Here’s how to create regular infusions of sisterhood energy:

1. Surround yourself with mirrors. Identify others who make you feel seen, heard, and valued. These might be:

• Peers in your industry
• Leaders you admire
• Friends who get your journey
• Mentors who’ve walked your path
• Mentees who remind you why this matters

2. Schedule Regular Reflections. Create intentional touchpoints throughout your month:

• Weekly coffee dates with a trusted colleague
• Monthly mastermind calls with your inner circle
• Quarterly connection events with your broader network
• Annual retreats or conferences that fill your cup

3. Give What You Need. Often the best way to receive support is to offer it:

• Mentor emerging leaders
• Celebrate other women’s wins
• Share opportunities within your network
• Create safe spaces for authentic connection

4. Maintain Your Momentum. Between formal gatherings:

• Join online communities of like-minded leaders
• Share resources and insights
• Send encouraging messages
• Engage with content that uplifts and inspires

The Compound Effect

When you consistently invest in these connections, something magical happens. Your individual sisterhood fix creates ripple effects, transforming not just your experience but your entire professional ecosystem. You begin to:

• Make decisions from a place of confidence
• Lead with your authentic style
• Take bolder risks
• Inspire others to do the same

Most importantly, you demonstrate what’s possible when women have the support they need to thrive. You show younger leaders that they don’t have to choose between success and authenticity. You create proof that another way is possible.

Bottling the Galentine’s Spirit

Think about what makes Galentine’s Day so special. It’s not just about the mimosas or heart-shaped decorations. It’s about creating intentional space to celebrate the women in our lives—to acknowledge how much stronger we are together than apart.

Now imagine carrying that energy with you every day. What if you approached each interaction as an opportunity to fill someone’s cup? What if you treated every coffee meeting like a mini-Galentine’s celebration?

Your Sisterhood Prescription

This week, take three steps toward creating your sustainable support system:

1. Identify your mirrors: Who makes you feel most seen and supported?
2. Schedule your fix: Put regular connection points on your calendar
3. Share from your saucer: How can you create this experience for others?

Remember: You don’t have to wait for special occasions to feel supported and empowered. By intentionally creating your daily sisterhood fix, you ensure your cup stays full—making it possible to serve others from your saucer while maintaining your own wellbeing.

Because when women support women consistently, we don’t just transform individual careers— we change entire industries. One cup, one connection, one sisterhood fix at a time.