It was International Women's Day not too long ago, and there are quite a few rad women working behind the scenes here at Thread day in and day out to make this ship run smoothly. We asked them which women inspire them and their answers were good. Read on to see who they picked! 

Avery Harding - Community Manager 

"I have been significantly influenced by inspiring women throughout my life but Melinda Gates is a stand out. Melinda is a co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, business woman, founder of Pivotal Ventures, global advocate for females and is a dedicated mother to three children. She is a champion for education, healthcare, gender equality, and women's issues around the world. Her book, "The Moment of Lift" is a must read. In it she preaches that..."'When you lift up women, you lift up humanity.'" Amen to that!"

Marquelle Clements - Project Manager

"Someone who inspires me is my mom! She's a nurse, mom, daughter and friend so she always has people to take care of. She is the most selfless person I know! She always puts others needs before her own and is the first to help, serve and love. I am so grateful to have been raised by such a powerful women!"

Mckenzie Bauer - Chief Marketing Officer 

"I am inspired by my Grandma Sanders! She is the most humble, hardworking and patient women I know. She raised seven kids, still works in her garden and has a hobby of restoring old furniture. She is the coolest!"

Gillian St. John - Graphic Designer

"I’m constantly inspired by all the women I meet! Every woman is so unique and lives a different story than the next."

Melinda Perry - Wholesale Manager

"Woman who inspires me: my mom. She is proof that you can have a career, thrive in it, and be a full time mom at the same time."

Cali Wilson - Customer Service 

"I know this is cliché but my mom is for sure the person that inspires me the most. She has the biggest heart, is the most fun and adventurous person I know, and she is unapologetically herself. Trisha Wilson is passionate about football, and goes to Comic Con. She knows every word to every Britney Spears song and Lord of the Rings movie. She goes to church every Sunday and blasts 80s rap in the car. She doesn't fit into any box or under any label, and she encourages me to be my best self every day."

Emmeline Smith - Graphic Designer

"As a graphic designer, I’m always moved by female artists who paved the way for designers like me. Corita Kent was a nun in the 1960’s who created art that advocated for social justice and reform during such a turbulent time. She used her platform to promote love and peace in a beautiful way and I am so moved by what she has done for the world!"

Lauren Turley - Content Director 

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg will always be the OG for me. A woman who wouldn't take no for an answer but did it gracefully. She didn't let anyone's expectations or society's view of the female stop her from accomplishing what she chose to. What was special about Ruth is that she not only talked about change, but she worked hard to create that change with her own attitude and actions. She led the way for the modern independent women and made so many things possible that may have not been otherwise. RBG for life."