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Gracious Word: Doyenne

3/20/2014

 
Doyenne
Word every Gracious Individual should know: Doyenne

Definition: 
Doyenne; (pronounced doy-enne) French; noun
1. A woman who is the most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Why I love this word:
When you have worked hard and succeeded at making a name for yourself in any field you wish to pursue is a tremendous achievement. But to have the respect of those who work with you whether they are above or below you is a true achievement of a gracious individual. 

One woman I am greatly looking up to lately is Sarah Dubbeldam. She is the curator and mind behind Darling Magazine. I respect her for wanting to fill a void in the world by providing an honest, modest, and chivalrous publication to look up to as young women. A guidebook for the art of being a woman. I admire her patience, her pure heart, her undying passion and of course, her willingness and strong efforts to make the world a much better place. 

Photograph Kat Harris


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