Alexandra Gantier

What is happening here is just hitting me so hard! For six months already, I've refrained from saying too much — but I am not saying enough. I keep thinking and thinking: should I speak up or just let it go, pretending that nothing is happening around me? Living my daily life as if nothing moves or revolts me.

I am not in the most protective seat where I can talk. I am, actually, in the most vulnerable one. I’ve reached a point where I must speak out.

Creating The Poderosas for minorities and starting my research in the U.S. have been some of the best things that have aligned with me. DEI has become a “bad word” that no one dares bring up. So, we changed our language, adapted, and evolved to fit the trend. A trend that I don’t like, a trend that doesn’t fit me, a trend that represses academic, researchers, and organizations from talking about gender equality and women’s rights to deserve what they’ve worked so hard for.

Foundations and companies — you name them — that seven months ago were so committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and gender equality have stopped financing large organizations that benefited from DEI efforts.

Please don’t hear me wrong: I’m all in for meritocracy! But that’s the crucial pain. Women are far more educated in the workplace but still underrepresented in leadership roles. The higher, the fewer they are. We still have a massive problem with maternity leave that needs to be addressed at a higher level.

Behind the fancy colors of our flyers is a whole mission. The one I’ve been thinking about for years. I co-created The Poderosas because I sincerely believe we need systemic change to achieve gender equality and fair, well-deserved representation at all levels — not marketing statements.

This is the cause I believe in and will continue to stand for. For all.

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Yesterday, I met with two friends and moms for coffee and bagels before starting our meeting calls. We showed up with strollers, toddlers in their 18 months and 24 months old, and spent an hour talking about… just everything. Babies (of course), our careers, business pipelines, and future plans.

We never stop building. We never stop juggling. But somehow, we still manage to laugh and savor the freedom we’ve carved out.

On our walk back to daycare, the conversation turned deeper:
What do we really want from life?
What kind of pace, what kind of style, what kind of meaning?
What does a meaningful life look like for us? for me?

Funny how those questions become louder in your early 40s.
We both had answers. Big ones! But we also knew:
We don’t want to do it alone.
We want support.
We want to be surrounded by a community that gets it: women who LIFT WHILE THEY LEAD.

That’s why I’m inviting you to give yourself the one gift no one else can this Mother’s Day: growth & community.

Because strong mothers plant the seeds of strong futures.

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Sometimes we need a gentle reminder.
That slowing down is strength.
That leadership can feel grounded.
That we’re all allowed to evolve.

This summer, we’re making space...for clarity, connection, and the kind of leadership that honors all of who you are.

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🗓️ July 7-10, 2025 | One hour away from Paris | All inclusive

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Yesterday, we had a fantastic time with my friend Shira Glickman Levin at our coworking space! ☕🥯 Over coffee and bagels, she walked us through her fascinating work in market research—blending quantitative, qualitative, and ethnographic analysis to elevate retail brands like Ralph Lauren.

From analyzing shopper behavior to optimizing brand positioning, Shira takes the customer experience from A to Z, ensuring products resonate with the right audiences in the right locations.

Thanks for sharing your expertise, Shira! 👏✨

I finished Let Them Theory two days ago and learned SO much, especially about her life before becoming the Mel we know. ✨✨
I also discovered the power of asking yourself “why” 5 times to uncover what truly bothers you in a specific situation. It’s a simple but powerful way to get to the root of the emotions that trigger you.

Let Them isn’t just about ignoring what others might think or say about you, it’s also about LETTING YOURSELF (“Let Me”) do what you’re meant to do. A reminder to stay focused on your path, unapologetically. Trust your gut, believe in your intuition!

If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts! A must-read!!!

There are so many things I can’t control—like the economy, the past, the news, or what others think. But I know that I can control my reactions, my actions, and my attitude.

When starting over in a new country, it’s easy to feel stuck because of everything around us. But focusing on what I can influence—my choices, my mindset, and the steps I take—helps me move forward.

The journey won’t always be easy, but the power to shape my path is in my hands. Same for you. We can navigate this together.

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