For too long, women have been pressured to confine themselves physically, socially, and emotionally. Eliza VanCort asserts that it's time for women to stand tall, raise their voices, and claim their space. She addresses the struggle against the urge to make oneself small in various environments. As a teacher, consultant, and speaker, VanCort equips women with tools to rewrite the rules and create their own narratives unapologetically. She identifies five key behaviors of "Space Claiming Queens": using voice and posture to project confidence, ending self-sabotage, forging connections, neutralizing unsafe spaces, and uniting across differences. Through personal narratives, research, and actionable strategies, she tackles challenges such as antimentors and microaggressions, offering advice on building supportive networks, advocating for oneself, and owning one’s space. This bold and enlightening work stems from VanCort's own experiences, including growing up with a mother who had schizophrenia and overcoming a traumatic brain injury. Drawing on her journey and the stories of women everywhere, she empowers women to claim their space with courage, empathy, and conviction, emphasizing that "when we rise together, we rise so much higher."
