What Makes a True Queen?

Why It’s Time to Own Your Power

What makes a true Queen is often overlooked and wrongly defined. Traditionally, a queen is seen as the female ruler of an independent nation—usually by marriage to a king. But when it comes to women, the word “queen” can be misunderstood as an insecure girl with a superiority complex. Yet, look closer: in chess, the queen is the most powerful piece. In nature, the queen bee is the mother and leader of the entire colony. These many definitions point to one divine truth—a queen is simply a woman in power.

As women, it’s often hard to see ourselves as queens because we feel we don’t live up to that name. There are moments when we don’t feel powerful. Moments when the voices of our male counterparts seem louder than our own. Society programs us to be seen but not heard, to believe softness is better than strength—as if the two can’t exist together.

Women often forget: we are the bridge between heaven and earth. Some of us bring children earthside, while others build kingdoms from dreams and hope. The truth is, the actions of a queen begin with the mindset of one.

Whether you call yourself a drama queen, a beauty queen, or a queen bee, it’s your right to be the fiercest, most authentic version of yourself. As queens, we don’t wait for kings to give us our crowns—we make them ourselves.