So What Exactly is a Diva?
By Michelle Wood
Throughout the last few years, I have frequently been asked about how I came up with the name “Lil’ Diva” for my company. Honestly, it wasn’t the first one that came to mind.
I sat on the beach one day, with my writing pad and pen in hand, and just started writing down anything that came to mind. The name that just kept jumping out from all the rest was “Lil’ Diva.” I thought it was perfect.
But what exactly is a diva? According to Webster’s Dictionary, a diva is:
1. A prima donna.
2. A usually glamorous and successful female performer or personality.” However, I really feel this definition is so “old-school” and needs to be updated to reflect what today’s diva is all about.
To me, a diva is a woman who isn’t afraid to voice her opinion, to stand up for herself and her rights, as well as the rights of others.
To me, a diva is a woman who knows who she is and feels comfortable in her own skin. She doesn’t try to be something she’s not. She has a “what you see is what you get - and if you don’t like it, get the hell outta my way” attitude.
To me, a diva is a woman who embraces her talents, keeps reaching for more out of life, and one who keeps learning as much as she can. She doesn’t take herself too seriously and knows how to have fun in life. She knows life is too short and precious to take for granted.
In short, a diva is a strong and confident woman. It’s what every girl and woman strives to be, myself included.
After thinking about all the things the word “diva” meant to me, my company’s tag line then popped into my mind: “Inside every woman is a Lil’ Diva.” How true.
I believe every woman has an inner diva which is just dying to come out. Don’t be shy - embrace her. She will only make you a stronger woman. It doesn’t matter where you came from, what you look like, how much money you make - these things are unimportant and irrelevant in the big scheme of things. Instead, it’s about what you do with your life and how you choose to embrace your inner diva.
So, go ahead and embrace your inner Lil’ Diva and be proud of who you are and everything you have become and overcome! Be proud to be a Lil’ Diva!
And, please feel free to contact the writers at Webster’s Dictionary and tell them that a third entry needs to be added to their definition…
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Michelle Wood is a handbag designer and founder of Lil’ Diva, an online retailer of unique and funky handbags She has also recently started “The Diva’s Corner” on her site, where women can submit their own fashion tips, |
