Women Are Magic: When We See Each Other as Assets, Not Competition

There’s something truly unstoppable about women when we embrace our free will and recognise that other women aren’t threats—they’re assets. Society has spent centuries trying to pit us against each other: telling us there’s only room for one of us at the top, whispering that success is a zero-sum game. But every day, women are proving that nothing could be further from the truth.

When women support women, the results are phenomenal. Look at the Dope Soul Village Marketplace: over 1,000 women-led shops thriving, with hundreds more joining every day. Each woman brings her own vision, creativity, and skillset, and instead of competing, we lift each other up. It’s not just a marketplace—it’s a movement powered by collaboration, community, and sheer badass energy.

Think about it: when women see other women as competition, the focus is on scarcity—“there’s only so much success to go around.” But when we see each other as assets, we start to create abundance. Abundance of ideas, abundance of creativity, abundance of support. Every sale, every collaboration, every piece of advice becomes a spark that lights up the whole community. And the magic? That energy doesn’t divide—it multiplies.

This is the power of free will in action. Free will isn’t just about making choices for ourselves; it’s about choosing how we engage with the world and the people in it. Every time a woman chooses to celebrate another woman’s success instead of begrudging it, she strengthens the ecosystem around her. Every time she collaborates instead of competing, she opens doors for more innovation, more impact, and more joy.

We’ve all seen women thriving in environments where collaboration is key. Think about women entrepreneurs who mentor each other, creatives who amplify one another’s work, or activists who fight together for change. The energy is electric. There’s no envy, no jealousy—just a powerful, unstoppable drive to build, support, and grow together. And the results speak for themselves: more businesses launched, more communities supported, and more lives changed.

The beauty of seeing women as assets is that it transforms the way we operate on every level. In workplaces, it fosters mentorship and genuine leadership. In communities, it creates networks of support where everyone benefits. In families, it models generosity, empathy, and resilience for the next generation. And in business—like at DSV—it fuels sustainable success. Women selling to women, empowering each other, and keeping profits circulating within the community. That’s not just smart—it’s revolutionary.

Let’s be honest: we’re living in a world that often tells women they’re in competition with one another. But women aren’t competition—they’re partners, allies, and inspirations. Every time we lift someone else up, we’re not losing anything; we’re gaining everything. Confidence, creativity, knowledge, and the sheer joy of seeing other women shine. And the incredible part? That joy is contagious. One act of support sparks another, and before you know it, you’re part of a movement too big to ignore.

So here’s to the women who embrace their free will and see the world differently. The women who refuse to buy into scarcity and instead choose abundance, empowerment, and collaboration. The women who show up for each other, not just for themselves. The women who know that when one of us rises, we all rise—and that rising together is infinitely more powerful than rising alone.

At Dope Soul Village, we witness this every day. Women opening shops, women celebrating each other’s launches, women sharing advice, and yes, women buying for each other or gifting to partners who appreciate the artistry and heart behind each product. The energy is contagious. The creativity is unstoppable. And the proof is clear: when women operate as assets to one another, the results are extraordinary.

So here’s the truth: women are amazing. Not in spite of our free will, but because of it. Not by competing with each other, but by seeing each other as the assets we truly are. And when we combine talent, drive, creativity, and collaboration, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Let’s keep doing this. Let’s keep lifting each other up, celebrating each other’s wins, and creating communities where women aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving. Because the world doesn’t just need more women—it needs women who see the power in lifting other women up. And when we do? Magic happens.