That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women
By Kimothy Joy
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An artist and activist committed to the empowerment of women and girls has created a gorgeous illustrated volume, blending watercolor and short biography to showcase the contributions of more than fifty influential female leaders whose words and actions are a passionate call to arms.
Distraught by the results of the 2016 election and the realization that the nation was not ready for its first female president, Kimothy Joy found herself poring over the biographies of brave women throughout history—those who persisted in the face of daunting circumstances—to learn from their experiences.
Turning to art, Joy channeled her feelings to the canvas, bringing these strong women to life in bold watercolor portraits surrounded by inspirational hand-lettered quotes. With each creation, Joy found catharsis and hope. She shared her watercolors with her online community and encouraged everyone to raise their own voices and recharge for the battles ahead.
Now, in this beautiful gift book, Joy has gathered her stunning illustrations and quotes and paired them with surprising, illuminating biographies of her subjects to inspire women of all ages, races, and backgrounds. That’s What She Said honors a powerful and diverse group of over fifty women—from Maya Angelou, Gloria Steinem, and Virginia Woolf to Sojourner Truth, Malala Yousafzai, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg—role models whose words and insights remind us that we must never give up the fight for a more just and equitable society.
Reclaiming the derogatory cultural barb "that’s what she said," this stunning book celebrates strong female leadership throughout history and empowers current and future generations to find their voices and inspire change in their communities.
Kimothy Joy
Kimothy Joy is a Denver-based artist and social activist whose signature style combines watercolor and ink pen with hand lettering. Her work appeared around the world following the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, and she has since contributed art to and collaborated with Melinda Gates, I AM THAT GIRL, She’s The First, Gucci, Juniper Books, author Jessica Bennett, and poets Nikita Gill and Cleo Wade. Her work has also been featured on media platforms such as the Huffington Post; Teen Vogue; Refinery29; Glamour; O, The Oprah Magazine; and many more. Kimothy’s artwork aims to add a sincere and hopeful message of empowerment to women and girls.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I fear that my review is going to be wholly inadequate, and not do this book the justice that it deserves. That's What She Said: Wise Words From Influential Women is a gorgeous, timely book that should be in the house of every person out there! The use of script and artwork create pages that are a joy to look at, and the quotes themselves just add to the complete package that is this book. You'll find wise words from women of all creeds, all colors, and all backgrounds. It's a beautiful reminder that we're all connected and, of course, that women should feel empowered!Honestly, I feel a bit badly that it took me this long to get to this review. I actually devoured this whole book, eyes roving over each perfect page, the day I received it in the mail. It, quite fittingly, came at a time when I was feeling like my anxiety was going to overwhelm me again. There was something comforting in looking at the wise words of some many amazing women, and it grounded me again. It's amazing what a simple book like this can do. Each and every page is a delight, and that's truthfully the highest praise I can give this book. The whole thing is a work of art.So if you haven't already added this book to your TBR, please do. Otherwise simply go buy a copy! You won't regret it. On those days when you need a little reminder of the goodness and the wisdom in the world, Kimothy Joy's book will be there for you.
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That's What She Said - Kimothy Joy
MY UNDERSTANDING of female power and fortitude began at a very early age.
My mother accomplished much in her lifetime, despite her humble beginnings. She was the eldest of eight children in a Mexican American family and the first and only person in her family to go to college and earn a master’s degree. An entrepreneur, schoolteacher, and spiritual leader, she was the breadwinner for a family of six and a pillar of our community. To her last breath at just fifty-five years of age, she was patient and steadfast even in the face of breast cancer—encouraging me to continue to find joy and seize the day. Go have fun, Kimmy,
she told me. Through her, I learned one of my most important lessons: that the strength and resilience of women are limitless.
The 2016 election was a pivotal moment for me. I had already begun to dip my toes into various women’s empowerment campaigns through my consulting work, but the election was a wake-up call that it was time to do more. I had been so hopeful that America was ready for its first female president and ready to leverage the power of its female population. But the outcome and overall political climate made me realize that our nation still has a long way to progress.
The election was more than just a political drama playing out—it was about the collective story of women, yet another setback in our striving to gain influence and leadership in our society. I wanted to bring a sincere message of empowerment, respect, and hope for women to a conversation where those elements are often lacking. So I sat down immediately after election day and began to do what I do best: I picked up my paintbrush and painted my feelings.
As I put brush to paper, I wondered what my mother would say to me, were she still alive. I yearned for her advice, her wisdom, and her thoughts on these times. I began to consider what other brave women throughout history would tell me today. How could my generation tap into the women of the past who had risked so much to make their voices heard?
In the weeks and months that followed, I would sit down in my office each morning and begin my day by researching remarkable women throughout history. Poring over biographies and old photographs was a cathartic process that began to reenergize me. I took my time getting to know each of these women, recognizing the context of their lives, the social circumstances they endured, and their meaningful achievements.
I discovered that Marie Curie had once returned to her apartment in Paris to find mobs protesting her love affair, and that Harriet Tubman became a spy for the U.S. Army because she decided she had to do more for abolition. I learned that Amelia Earhart started her own women’s fashion line to fund her aviation excursions and that women like Julia Child and Misty Copeland came late to their careers and still found extraordinary success.
I collected stories and wise words from these women and brought them to life on my canvas each day. I painted the portraits with watercolors, then sketched over top of them with black