I have found myself becoming a huge consumer of news through this pandemic, watching incessant media coverage and analysis, reading vast numbers of newspaper articles, and trying to make some kind of sense of it all. I am sure like you, it has certainly made me reflect on how fragile life is, and how it is so critical that we all support one another to get through these difficult times. One thing that has become apparent is that a crisis of this magnitude brings out both the best and worst in human beings. I have seen courageous women entrepreneurs supporting each other through the toughest of times, offering help and business advice, and just being there as a shoulder to cry on when needed. And yet, I have also seen the worst of human behaviour - for example, at the peak of the pandemic, people clearing supermarket shelves and bulk buying hand sanitizer and toilet paper for themselves, meaning that others have to go without. Ultimately, we are all human beings sharing the same planet, depending on one another as a species. By respecting one another, and working together for the benefit of everyone, we will get through this pandemic, hopefully stronger and more resilient.
Have yourself an inspired entrepreneurial day! — Melanie