The Shecession: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

akpinnovates
Nov 4, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Dec 8, 2025

Introduction: Five Years Later, the Shecession Still Shapes Us

The headlines may have moved on, but the shecession never left. It evolved. Five years after the pandemic first exposed the cracks in our economic systems, women—especially Black and Brown women—are still navigating the fallout. We’re still rebuilding careers, reimagining income, and reclaiming our time.

The term shecession, coined by Dr. C. Nicole Mason, gave language to a truth many of us lived: a recession that disproportionately impacted women. But this isn’t just a history lesson.

It’s a current reality.

What the Shecession Looks Like in 2025

Today’s shecession isn’t about lockdowns—it’s about legacy. It’s about the cost of childcare that rivals rent. It’s about women leaving full-time work to care for aging parents. It’s about wage gaps that haven’t closed and funding gaps that haven’t budged.

We’re still seeing:

Stalled career growth in female-dominated sectors
Limited access to capital for women entrepreneurs
Burnout and mental health strain from invisible labor
Inflation and caregiving costs that push women out of the workforce

But Here’s What We’re Also Seeing

We’re seeing women rise. We’re seeing reinvention. We’re seeing movements built from the margins.

I know this intimately. After a corporate layoff, I launched AKP Innovations and turned my story into strategy. I shared my journey on Oprah’s podcast and was honored as the Best Women’s Empowerment Leader in the U.S. of 2025—not because I had it all figured out, but because I chose to rise.

Join Me Live: Shecession Masterclass—Reclaiming Power, Rebuilding Legacy

I’m hosting a live empowerment talk to unpack the shecession and activate solutions. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action.

We’ll cover:

What the shecession looks like today
How to pivot with power and purpose
Legacy-building strategies for women entrepreneurs
Emotional intelligence in economic recovery
How to turn your story into strategy

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM EST

Platform: Facebook Live

Hashtag: #ShecessionMasterclass

The Power of Community

In this journey, community is our greatest ally. We must lean on each other, share our stories, and uplift one another. Together, we can create a tapestry of support that weaves through our challenges and triumphs.

Embracing Change

Change is not just inevitable; it’s essential. We must embrace it with open arms. Each transition we face is an opportunity to redefine our paths. Let’s not fear the unknown; instead, let’s dance with it.

Building a Legacy

Legacy is not merely what we leave behind; it’s what we create in the present. It’s about the impact we have on others and the stories we tell. Let’s craft a legacy that resonates with purpose and passion.