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A Global Campaign By Women, For Women.
#wearyourcrown
The #wearyourcrown campaign is a global call to action challenging women to join the movement, find their own unique voice, inner strength and power, and “wear your crown.” The crown is the perfect accessory for the Urban Queen.
It has long been a symbol of ultimate power, but it also signifies someone who serves her people with dedication, diplomacy and quiet determination.
For women, by women: the global campaign to empower women around the world through art #wearyourcrown♥
Ramona Pintea is on a mission to empower women through art. This artist is renowned for her bright, bold, and uplifting artworks which have gained traction with art lovers, collectors and followers around the world. Painting is so much more than a career or artistic passion for Ramona. It is her way to celebrate the beautiful and unique qualities of women and uses art as her platform to connect with everyday women to empower them to find strength within themselves.
Ramona explains, “the idea is to grow a movement of empowerment and change - for women, by women. The crown is a metaphor for this female empowerment. It is the ultimate symbol of strength and courage. But it also signifies someone who serves her people with dedication, diplomacy and determination.
Every person will have a unique story of what empowerment looks like for them - whether it’s a story of growth, healing, courage, compassion or service to others. Through the #wearyourcrown♥ challenge we want to invite everyone around the world to reflect on what makes them strong and share their story with the world. People can do this by getting creative, posting selfies, videos, reels, ticktocks to show us how ‘you wear your crown.”
Ramona is excited to be partnering with women of influence from around the world to grow the #wearyourcrown♥ movement. They come from different parts of the world with diverse backgrounds and are visionaries in their fields of business, politics, arts, entertainment, non-profits and more. Here’s an introduction to the #wearyourcrown♥ Urban Queen Leaders: Susan Sloan, USA, author of "A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World." Susan works in diplomacy in Washington DC, engaging with diplomats, community organizers and international leaders.
Natalia Martins, Brazil, a powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of Natalia Beauty Group in Brazil, Natalia has built her business from the ground up and has 100 affiliates spread throughout world – Brazil, Dubai, Switzerland, Chile, Portugal, Italy and the USA.
Sofia Bekatoru, Greece, a Greek sailing Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist, the first female flag bearer in the history of Greece Summer Olympics, and a true leader, breaking her silence in the Hellenic #MeToo movement.
Casey Donovan, Australia, , award winning, double and triple platinum musician who has made her mark in the areas of theater, television, and writing.
Barbara Lizzet Sanchez, USA, senior publicist, social activist, passionate about women empowerment and a strong advocate against domestic violence.
Donna Ashworth, Scotland, poet, speaker and founder of Donna Ashworth Words; brings women together with her words of truth, hope and comfort.
Jayshree Mallaya, South Africa, co-founder of the not-for-profit Over the Walls Together, a charity aimed at community building and raising awareness of violence against women.
Amie Louie, Italy, Global Vice President Fundraising for the Professional Women's Network (PWN), a global movement towards Gender-Balanced Leadership in business and society.
Individually, these Urban Queen leaders are all champions in their own fields. But together, their efforts and voices are amplified making an even bigger impact reaching even more women in all corners of the globe. Ramona stresses, “I believe we as women, collectively, are part of one global community. The language of women empowerment is universal, no matter where you live or what your challenge or mission is. Separately, we may be just one person with a limited reach. But imagine what can achieve if we all stood in unity, contributing our individual strengths and talents to build an even bigger movement, to inspire even more women!
Ramona has painted a large Urban Queen painting for each of these women and is donating the original artwork to help raise funds and awareness for women's and girls' issues. Every Urban Queen leader is raising funds for a different charity supporting a variety of women's issues from victims of domestic abuse, Afghan women, education for indigenous girls, gender balance leadership and more.
In response to the recent developments in Ukraine, 3 of the Urban Queen Leaders are now raising funds for Ukrainian women and children refugees.
Ramona is from Romania, one of the countries neighbouring Ukraine, who is welcoming refugees. Ramona Pintea, Donna Ashworth and Sofia Bekatorou are raising funds for Ukranian Women and children refugees (see info here).
All fundraising is done through an interactive online platform Fund Duel, under the #WearYourCrown campaign March 1, 2022 through - April 30th, 2022.
Everyone is encouraged to participate with their friends by uploading photos, videos, and reels wearing a crown, making a donation, if they can, and then sharing the link on social media using the hashtag #WearYourCrown and tagging the Urban Queen Leader. The campaign's fundraising goal is to show the collective power of women.
If you choose to donate, there are amazing prizes to be one, including one of the 8 large original Urban Queen paintings created specially for this campaign.
March 8th, 2022, on International Women's Day, Hotel Zena, will host the launch of the #WearYourCrown♥ global campaign with an invitation-only party event in Washington, D.C. attended by Ramona Pintea and the Urban Queen Leaders. Hotel Zena is the first ever hotel in the world featuring art and design that celebrates women and women empowerment. Kate Thompson says "There is no better way to kick off a celebration of Women's History Month at Hotel Zena. We are honored and humbled to partner with Ramona Pintea and to pay homage to these powerful and trail-blazing Urban Queens. We encourage those in the area to visit the hotel between March 9th and March 13th to see and appreciate these paintings in person, in addition to joining us for the many other activations during the month of March".
The #wearyourcrown♥ campaign has the potential to unite us all. Ramona is calling on everyone who sees the campaign to get involved. Post a photo or video of how you #wearyourcrown♥. Share your empowering story with us. Donate to one of our wonderful causes. Tag a friend and share the love, too. Click here to join the campaign #wearyourcrown❤
“We have the power within ourselves to do more than we think and more than we ever imagined- #wearyourcrown❤”
Be sure to follow Ramona Pintea on Facebook and Instagram for all the details and to see how you can get involved.
