March is all about women making moves—whether it’s closing deals, leading teams, or rewriting the rules of sales. With International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month in full swing, let’s take a minute to celebrate the powerhouse women in sales who are making it happen.

History You Should Know

 

History in the Making – Did you know that in the early 1900s, sales was one of the few professions where women could succeed financially? Pioneers like Brownie Wise, who built Tupperware into a household name, paved the way for women in sales today.

OG Women Who Paved The Way

Before women were seen as sales leaders, these two pioneers changed the game:

🔥 Estée Lauder – A relationship-driven sales powerhouse, she convinced department store executives to carry her brand when women weren’t even seen as business leaders. She introduced free samples (now a key B2B sales strategy) and built long-term B2B partnerships that transformed luxury retail.

🔥 Mary Kay Ash – After being passed over for a promotion in favor of a man she trained, she revolutionized relationship-based selling, showing that sales is about personal connection and trust—principles that are now core to B2B sales success.

She believed, “Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around their neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’”—a lesson every great salesperson should follow.

The 7 Women we are celebrating

 

This month, we’re spotlighting seven women in our community who are making serious moves in sales, leadership, and communication.

🌟 Mary Roy – Excellence & Action

🌟 Megan Bell – Amplification & Action

🌟 Emily Marker – Strength & Action

🌟 Rachel Cossar – Vision & Action

🌟 Geanne Weaver-Hepler – Passion & Action

🌟 Christine Ben – Curiosity & Action

🌟 Emily Merola – Empowerment & Action

How to Celebrate Women in Sales

 

✅ Amplify Women’s Wins – Shout them out, refer them, and make sure their voices are heard.

✅ Push for More Women in Leadership – Whether you’re mentoring, hiring, or just making space—be the one who makes it happen.

✅ Call Out the Double Standards – If women are outperforming men in sales, why aren’t they in more leadership roles? Let’s change that.

The bottom line? Women in sales aren’t just thriving—they’re dominating. And we’re just getting started.

MY CURRENT FAVES

☕ LISTENING: Unstoppable by Sia

☕ TRENDING: Mirific-something that is wonderful “Have a mirific day” (seriously-write it in an email)

☕ WATCHING: Movie-A Real Pain

☕ QUOTE: “March is the best time to start again, because if the spring can do it, why can’t you?”

What’s Happening!