For many women When Did Princess Become a Bad Word struck a chord. Not so much because women literally want to be princesses, but because being told what you can and cannot be – what you should or should not think about yourself – creates such a limiting and invalidating environment.
Lindsay O'Neill (courtesy of LindsayO'Neill.com)
One singer who is out to change this, specifically for young girls, is Lindsay O’Neill. Lindsay shares the sentiments expressed in the post, and has actually produced two albums (do they call them that anymore?) designed to combat the disempowering messages girls receive.
It’s women’s empowerment, at its playful best!
“Princess is Not A Bad Word” is the title song that talks about finding the part of you that is strong and true, smiling and being proud of who you are. It doesn’t mean being spoiled or weak. It’s fun and playful, with a strong message about being your own star.
“The Princess In Me” has songs like “Girls Be Girls” – punching big holes in the idea that girls have to be sugar and spice and everything nice. Instead, girls can be girls, make their own rules, and be what they want to be. How great would it have been to grown up with this message daily?!
If you have young girls in your life, you’ll want to get this music for them!
And, no harm in getting it for yourself, either. After all, what woman wouldn’t benefit from this message, too?
You can connect with Lindsay via twitter (@Lenser) or via Facebook. We just connected via Facebook and I discovered she’s a September baby like me!
p.s. Make sure you’ve also “liked” the Personal Growth Princess Facebook page!
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You’re so right! Great posting. I’ve purchased both of Lindsay O’Neil’s CDs and they are spectacular… children (girls AND boys) love the music and it’s easy for adults to listen too. The empowerment and self esteem messages are beautiful… I encourage all parents to buy the CDs for their own children and for gifting…
Thanks, Steve. You are right – girls AND boys love these.
I started off my own morning with The Princess Rock – and have been zipping along every since.
Thank you, Nina!