***Ping*** Twitter notification 🔔 (Hey Gloria, I saw a thread you wrote sometime back and it resonates with what I want. Mind jumping on a call to discuss possibilities on how we could work together?) Gloria: Oh no!🥺 I can't blow this! 😩 I need to talk to Bawa and Jones ASAP! ------------------------------------- Bawa: Gloria! You need to be calm you are good at what you do and the interview will be just fine. Gloria: What if I blow it off like the former and the employer already sent an advance of $200 to my $Near wallet for the first thread. What if I have to refund? What if I end up stuttering and mumbling things up? I hate interviews... I express myself better through my writing. Jones: (Gives a Bombastic side eyes 👀) Look Gloria! You ought to have passed this level by now... You can be called a 'semi-idolo' because you do know your onions girl!!! You should learn to be more confident in yourself pleasseee... ------------------------------------- (Interview after 2 reschedules) Employer: Hi there Gloria! It's great to finallyyy get on this call with you to explain exactly somethings and also ask a few questions as I see us working long-term if this goes well. I'm also looking at you moderating our Twitter Spaces alongside the threads that will be pushed out. You know it's a start up so we are looking at merging both functions into a Social Media Role. I must say you write really well... Gloria: I'm sorry 😐 I don't even know why I rescheduled... Uhm! Not that... I'm sorry, I meant to say I... (Takes a brief pause) Gloria: I'm sorry really... I lost words... It great to finally hear from you. Employer: Don't Say Sorry! You keep apologizing for nothing and it's absurd. Sorry doesn't get the job done! Okay... Tell me about yourself and how you can improve our social media aside the threads. (After 10 mins, Employer tells Gloria that she doesn't seem confident in herself. He emphasized that the role needed someone that will be the face of the brand and help moderate spaces especially as a new brand. He concluded by saying he wasn't even sure anymore if she wrote the thread herself and even if she did, He was looking at something more than just writing and as such won't be proceeding with the offer.) ------------------------------------- "Breaking Free" doesn't necessarily mean from captivity or a violent relationship as often thought.🤔 There's a saying that "Few drops of Water, makes an ocean." If this is true, it means that when you continuing doing a particular thing, soon enough it will become big enough ...or so used to you (depends on context) that you just find yourself doing it. So many women have been initiated into the corner that apologizing by saying 'Sorry' for everything is a magic word for being polite... and for some, they feel they aren't enough or don't do enough. This has crept into the Web 3 world and affected the way we work in the digital space.💡 Let me tell you a story... ☁️ Not all jobs in Web 3 are Remote...📍 In the heart of the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, where the rhythm of life intertwines with the digital beats of Web3, Ava, a visionary blockchain enthusiast, decided it was time to rewrite the code of women's narratives in tech. She partnered with Maya, a coding genius, to kickstart a revolution that would resonate with every woman navigating the digital landscape. Act 1: The Spark of Dissatisfaction Ava, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Lagos, found herself dissatisfied with the status quo. Women in tech constantly muted their brilliance with unnecessary apologies. Ava, venting to Maya: "Maya, it's time we change this narrative. No more apologies; we're breaking free." Act 2: The Manifesto In a dimly lit co-working space, Ava and Maya crafted the manifesto that would become the heartbeat of their movement. Ava, determined: "Maya, let's call it 'Don't Say Sorry.' We're not just coding; we're rewriting the language of empowerment." Act 3: Code Meetups and Hesitant Beginnings Maya organized code meetups across Lagos to create a safe space for women to express themselves. Luna a hesitant newcomer, tentatively attends her first meetup. Luna, nervously: "I'm new here, sorry if I'm out of place." Ava, extending a hand: "Luna, no need for apologies. We all started somewhere. Embrace the journey." Act 4: The Birth of Web3 Sisterhood The code meetups evolved into a sisterhood, a haven for women in tech. Ava, addressing the growing group: "This is not just about coding; it's about supporting each other. We're the Web3 Sisterhood." Act 5: She Is Near DAO Emerges The sisterhood transformed into the formidable #SheIsNear DAO. Ava, passionately: "Our DAO is a powerhouse. We're not just decentralizing data; we're decentralizing confidence." Act 6: Luna Finds Her Voice Luna, once hesitant, now a confident voice in the community. Luna, passionately hosting a digital dialogue: "I used to apologize for my questions. Now, I express without sorry, and it's liberating. Check out details about our upcoming campaign and join our social media platforms to be the first to get notified:" https://medium.com/@info.ndcwomen/breaking-free-5a3a8b87a1b9 Twitter: @sheisnear23 🔔 Telegram: https://t.me/c/2098046388/7 Near.Social https://near.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-is-near/ Guess what? 😉 There's giveaway for the first 10 to register for the campaign and giveaways will be sent to your $NEAR Wallet. Remember to post using this hashtags to qualify: #SheIsNear #BOS #ExpressWithoutSorry Act 7: The Campaign Climax The campaign climaxed at a tech conference in Lagos. Ava, addressing the crowd: "From dissatisfaction to sisterhood, we've come a long way. Let's amplify our voices. Lagos, Nigeria, this is just the beginning." Finale: Confidence Echoes As the campaign unfolded, the echoes of confidence reverberated through Lagos, inspiring women in tech to break free from the sorry shackles. Luna, embodying the spirit of the movement: "In the heart of Nigeria, our confidence echoes louder than any apology ever could." Through the vibrant streets of Lagos, where dissatisfaction transforms into a sisterhood that paves the way for a decentralized revolution... The story captures the essence of Breaking Free from the unnecessary Apologetic nature.. the human experience, with Ava, Maya, and Luna's narratives weaving a tale of empowerment, growth, and unapologetic expression. #SheIsNear #BOS #ExpressWithoutSorry