Women Empowerment: What if You Organized Your Career Shower?
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What if we celebrated your professional achievements with as much enthusiasm as a baby shower or an engagement party? Because women are not just wives and mothers (and this needs to be reiterated constantly), the career shower is here, shining a light on your professional accomplishments. Promotion, career change, or business launch, finally, here’s a little party that invites you to raise your glass in honor of your journey. Let’s take a closer look at this inspiring trend that allows women to showcase themselves. Because no one else will do it for them….
What is a career shower?
A career shower is a party dedicated to professional accomplishments. It’s a way to congratulate yourself and invite your loved ones, colleagues, former colleagues, and friends to celebrate your journey, your efforts, and your successes!
Inspired by baby showers and bridal showers, the career shower brings together those you love, respect, and appreciate, in a festive and supportive atmosphere. It’s also an opportunity to network and receive useful gifts to boost your career: inspiring books, cool office accessories, or even gift cards for online courses.
The goal? Transform a professional milestone into a memorable moment where support and pride mix with laughter and bubbles.
Kellie Gerardi, the astronaut who celebrates her career
The idea of a career shower was popularized by Kellie Gerardi, one of the first 100 women to go into space, who is set to lead an all-female suborbital space flight with Virgin Galactic in 2026. This astronaut, scientist, and 34-year-old mother rightly earns the admiration of her family. So when Kellie Gerardi learned she was going on a second space mission, her loved ones decided to throw her a career shower.
With space-themed decorations and a guest list of friends and colleagues, this celebration in honor of Kellie has inspired many women around the world, who saw it as a unique way to value their hard work and ambitions.
Why is it important for women to celebrate their professional lives?
In a society where major milestones in personal life (marriage, birth) are often highlighted, professional successes sometimes go unnoticed. Yet, climbing the ranks or changing direction requires just as much, if not more, effort and sacrifice.
For women, celebrating their careers is also a way to claim their place in a world still marked by inequalities. According to the International Labour Organization, there is a 30% gap between men’s and women’s participation rates in the labor market. This simple fact serves as a reminder that every female success is a victory against systemic obstacles.
By organizing a career shower, you shine a light on your accomplishments and send a powerful message: your ambitions are legitimate and deserve to be celebrated, just like those of your friends, colleagues, or mentors. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to motivate other women to pursue their own dreams.
Some tips for organizing your career shower
Want to celebrate your accomplishments and other professional successes? Here are some simple steps to make your career shower an unforgettable moment:
1. Choose a theme that reflects your job
Not all women are astronauts, so a space theme might not be suitable for your career shower! No problem, your profession surely has its own codes. If you work in fashion, opt for a chic dress code and glamorous accessories. Are you in the medical field? How about cocktails served in bottles as a fun nod? Make sure the décor and activities reflect your professional universe.
2. Plan fun activities
Offer a photo booth with career-related props, like chef hats for a cook or books for an author. You can also organize a quiz about your area of expertise or role-playing games to simulate fun professional situations.
3. Create a wishlist of useful gifts
Make it easier for your guests by putting together a list of gifts that will help you go even further: personal development books, subscriptions to professional software, coaching sessions, or even a pretty plant to brighten up your office. And why not treat yourself to a new tailored pantsuit, a beautiful jacket, or a bag from Modalova? The opportunity is too great!
4. Don’t forget inspiring speeches
Encourage your loved ones or mentors to share a few words about your journey or give advice for succeeding in the professional world. The party will be all the more inspiring for everyone!
So, are you ready to organize your career shower and celebrate your successes in style? There’s no better opportunity to show the world (and yourself) that your ambitions deserve to be applauded.
You go girl!
