I have a confession.  I am completely proud to share that I am a huge  Beyoncé fan.  I’ve seen her perform three times, and once even woke up at 3:00 am to try to see her perform a free concert in Central Park (We got there too late and didn’t get to see her!).  I think she is amazing and I love how she represents female empowerment.  I recently experienced  Beyoncé’s Formation Tour and it was AMAZING!  Today I want to share my experience and also some insights.

It is clear that Queen Bey is dedicated to her craft.  She slays, all day every day.  Her shows are an experience, and there is no doubt that she is involved in every detail and aspect of the show.  No matter where you are seated you feel her energy in every routine and she delivers 100% to the very end.  She knows that her fans come to see her and she honors them by giving them her best.  

I love the fact that Beyoncé has an all-female band and these ladies are badass.  We are so used to seeing women as singers, but it so awesome and empowering to see and hear these women create awesome music.   I appreciate how Beyoncé highlights her band and lets them each have a solo.  This gesture is huge and I hope if you are a female musician you know and believe that if are truly dedicated, you too can perform on stage.

Finally, although we will probably never know the truth behind her album, Lemonade, I appreciate her tackling the stages of feelings and emotions women go through when deceived by a partner.  There is nothing wrong or even right in these feelings, they just are.  

So what are my takeaways?

1. Always give your best and deliver 100% to the very end.  Be known as the woman who slays!  Don’t just talk the talk, walk it, breathe it and be it.  Don’t strive for perfection, plan, practice and give your best effort and do your best work.
2. Even though Beyoncé can seem more than human, she is human just like you and me.  Keep in mind, she has an entire team helping her.  The only reason she can do everything she does is because she has a support system.  Who is part of your support system?  Who brings you up and helps you stay there?  Who makes up your positive energy team?
3. Women are strong, our feelings are our feelings and there is no reason to apologize for what you feel.  If you feel anger, embrace it feel it and when you are ready, release it.  Often times we are judged by our feelings, but usually that judgement has nothing to do with us, but rather it has to do with the person’s discomfort with their own feelings.

If you are also a Beyoncé fan, I would love to hear your insights, experiences and questions.

“Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation”  

Much love,

Andrea Zacharias

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