Power & Purpose: Women of Color Spotlight
This page honors the women of color who lead, heal, create, and uplift our communities, often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of change. By sharing their stories, we recognize their impact, affirm their power, and inspire future leaders to rise with purpose.
Bold in the past. Brilliant in the present. Building the future.
Power & Purpose
is a dedicated space that honors the brilliance, resilience, and impact of Women of Color who are making meaningful change in our communities—past, present, and future.
Each month, we spotlight a woman whose work uplifts, inspires, and transforms—whether through art, education, health, activism, entrepreneurship, or grassroots leadership. These women often lead quietly, with bold vision and unwavering purpose, creating ripples of progress that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.
Recognizing Women of Color is not just about acknowledgment—it’s about rewriting the narrative. It’s about shining light on those who are too often overlooked despite being the backbone of families, communities, and movements. This space exists to affirm their power, preserve their stories, and inspire future generations to lead with purpose.
Meet This Month’s Spotlight
In this powerful episode of Conversations With Cheryl Weston, I sit down with Nicole Louis—an author, mentor, and transformational voice whose work is rooted in helping women reclaim their power, their identity, and their self-worth.
Nicole Louis
In our conversation, Nicole opens up about her personal journey—growing up in instability, navigating pain, and evolving from a fearful young woman into the fully realized woman she is today. She shares what it truly means to embrace self-love, reminding us that while we often say “I love you,” we must also learn to say “I love me.”
We also dive into her impactful initiative, Habits of a Queen, where she goes beyond surface-level teaching to break down the “why” behind behavior, growth, and healing. Through real-life experience, she’s helping women overcome their past so it no longer defines their future.
This episode touches on everything from mentorship and motherhood to legacy and leadership—highlighting the importance of community, authentic confidence, and raising the next generation with intention and wisdom.
Nicole also shares a deeply personal reflection on her journey as a mother, reminding us that where you start does not determine where you can go.
This is a conversation about growth, resilience, and stepping fully into who you were always meant to be.
CWCW Interview With Nicole Louis
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Nominate a Woman of Purpose
Every community has women whose impact runs deep—leading with strength, love, resilience, and vision. The Power & Purpose: Women of Color Spotlight exists to shine a light on these everyday heroes whose work often goes unrecognized, yet touches countless lives.
We invite you to nominate a woman who inspires, uplifts, and leads with purpose—whether she’s a teacher, artist, business owner, activist, healer, mother, mentor, or community builder. By lifting up their stories, we not only honor their contributions, but we inspire others to lead, serve, and believe in their power to create change.
Your voice helps tell the full story of our community. Nominate a woman of purpose today.
Ella Josephine Baker (December 13, 1903 – December 13, 1986) was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more than five decades.
Nooyi has consistently ranked among the world's 100 most powerful women. In 2014, she was ranked at number 13 on the Forbes list, and the second most powerful woman on the Fortune list in 2015 and 2017.
Maya Angelou (/ˈændʒəloʊ/ ⓘ AN-jə-loh; born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist.
Ella Josephine Baker (December 13, 1903 – December 13, 1986) was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more than five decades.
To nominate your Woman of Purpose send her name, her title, and why she should be nominated to cwcwomaha@gmail.com
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