Serena Williams Quote on Success: Why Women Should Raise Each Other Up

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up.”

- Serena Williams, Athlete & Entrepreneur

The Power of Lifting Others

Serena Williams is more than a world champion athlete - she’s a cultural icon who redefined what strength, persistence, and excellence look like. Over the course of her career, she won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, became a global businesswoman and philanthropist, and balanced life as a wife and mother. But what sets Serena apart isn’t just her personal victories; it’s how she uses her platform to inspire and empower others.

Her words remind us that success is not just about winning for ourselves, rather the ripple effect of showing other women what’s possible. In a world that often pits women against one another, Serena calls us to redefine success as a shared victory; one that multiplies when it is celebrated, encouraged, and passed on.

Serena Williams on the power of lifting others

Let’s Dive In: How This Applies to YOU

1. Redefine Success as Shared:

   Success isn’t a zero-sum game. Your wins don’t take away from another woman’s potential; they expand the vision of what’s achievable. When you achieve something big, whether launching a business, getting a promotion, or hitting a personal goal, you light the way for the next woman watching.

   
   

2. Shift From Comparison to Collaboration:

   We’ve been taught to believe there’s only room for one woman at the table; but that’s a lie. Serena’s words dismantle that myth. When you support and amplify another woman’s success, you don’t lose power, you gain allies, community, and a stronger collective.

   
   

3. Raise as You Rise:

   True legacy isn’t just about your own milestones, it’s about the people you help along the way. Mentorship, collaboration, encouragement, and sponsorship are ways we “raise each other up.” Whether you’re introducing someone to a valuable contact, offering guidance, or simply cheering her on, you’re creating a ripple that extends far beyond your own circle.

   
   

4. Celebrate Small Wins Too:

   Raising each other up isn’t just about the big achievements. It’s also about celebrating small steps; finishing a tough project, keeping consistent with self-care, or finally taking the leap into a passion project. By acknowledging these wins for ourselves and others, we normalize progress over perfection.

   
   

Reflections for the Week

• Who has inspired me with their success - and how can I honor or thank them?

• Where am I letting comparison keep me from building collaboration?

• What opportunities do I have to encourage, mentor, or celebrate another woman this week?

  
  

5 Star Reminder

Your success is not just your story; it’s an invitation for others to rise with you.

Journal Prompt

"What woman’s success inspires me the most, and how can I use that inspiration to lift another woman this week?"

xo