Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent “Support is what all women in every industry could always use more of — and will seldom ask for,” Kelly Ripa said, as she took the stage at Variety‘s Power of Women: New York event on Tuesday afternoon. “Offer support to someone who needs it.
Encourage others to do the same. Sometimes just being asked is enough.” Ripa’s advice was part of her stirring speech at Variety‘s annual luncheon where she was one of five Power of Women honorees, along with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Rosie Perez, Natasha Lyonne and Judy Blume. “Don’t ever be afraid to advocate for yourself.
Don’t ever be afraid to advocate for others,” Ripa continued. “Knowing that a person or group of people have your back can be the most powerful thing in the world.” Ripa — the longest-running host in syndicated daytime TV as the host of “Live!” for 23 seasons — was honored for her three decades of work with the organization, WIN NYC, which helps homeless women and their children find shelter in New York City and get back on their feet to live a prosperous life. “Every single dollar invested in WIN is investing in stability,” Ripa said at the podium.
Aside from her charitable work, Ripa spoke about finding “stability” in her career and encouraged women to “advocate” for themselves and others, championing others to “support” one another.
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