5 Brand New Apps to Fuel Your Inner Girlboss
Mar 11, 2017
We loved seeing how badass women across the globe celebrated International Women’s Day — from Nike’s new inclusive hijab collection to Tony Burch’s awesome and celeb-packed #EmbraceAmbition campaign. But because we strongly believe that women’s rights should also be celebrated throughout the other 364 days of the year, we’re keeping the positive vibes rolling and highlighting five new apps to inspire ladies everywhere to live their best life.
Woman Interrupted
Equal rights start with equal voices… which is why we love this new activist app. It was designed to help reduce man-terrupting (AKA when men interrupt women unnecessarily) by using the microphone on your phone to detect whenever a male voice interrupts you. Whether you’re working in an office or just taking the bus to work, you’d be surprised at how many times the app actually detects someone interrupting you.
Tress
This global community of black women is an awesome place to get your hairstyle on fleek. Whether you’re rocking a weave, extensions, cornrows, braids, natural, locs, relaxed hair, wig-caps, or anything in-between, this positive vibes only app is just the place to find your next killer look.
Citizen
If you frequently walk home alone at night, this app is a must-download. Now operating in NYC, the app provides real-time alerts of crimes and other incidents near your location. It’s an easy way to know when incidents are reported to 911 so you can avoid potentially dangerous situations. Heck, you can even livestream events and watch other people’s video of incidents too.
Soon
We love attending events hosted by empowered women, but finding and keeping track of all the cool things happening in our area can sometimes be tricky. This cool new app makes it easy to discover trendy events and get notifications when they go live. Plus if you’re headed to South by Southwest, it’s definitely a handy tool to have in your pockets, as their “Best of SXSW” account highlights the latest and greatest events.
Booklights
When you’ve just read a baddass quote from a fellow girlboss, odds are you’re going to want to save it for when you need a boost of inspiration. Instead of drowning in sticky notes, download this awesome app that makes it easy to store all of your book quotes in one place — simply post screenshots or pics of your favorite books to access your daily literary inspo with ease.