THIS year's International Women's Day Celebration seeks to move past advocating for equality and start embracing equity — sharing the passion and excitement that comes from valuing and supporting everyone's differences to create a more inclusive world.

To celebrate the strength and tenacity of Filipina women, Lactacyd and Buscopan Venus created an avenue where women can come and celebrate the power of diversity and inclusivity, sharing experiences on how to thrive through numerous obstacles and emerge as women of impact and influence.

Dubbed #IAmWoman, Lactacyd and Buscopan Venus celebrated International Women's Day with the aim to unite women from all walks of life and work towards advancing gender equity together with the #IamWoman Femme Council leading the charge.

To provide insight on 'leading by example,' frontrunners in their respective fields, TV host and co-founder of She Talks Asia, Bianca Gonzalez along with the first half of the Femme Council, Sustainable PH President Shawntel Nieto, sports producer and host Sam Corrales, dermatologist Dr. Kaycee Reyes, and Modern Parenting Editor in Chief Marga Tupaz talked about their experiences gaining leadership in their industries and what it took to earn a seat at the table and make a genuine impact for women.

With the talk on representation, the conversation moved forward to women in media, particularly the double standards, living up to impossible expectations, and the constant scrutiny women get from the public. To expand on the topic, Bianca along with the second half of the Femme Council, TV actress and model Chesca Kramer, content creator and entrepreneur Ayn Bernos, and licensed professional teacher and co-founder of Queer Safe Spaces Roanne Carreon talked about their lives on-screen and off-screen and the pressures and responsibilities they carry as women of influence.

Gonzalez underscored that the most crucial role as women of influence is becoming responsible role models to the next generation of women and paving the way to allow them to thrive in a safer and more inclusive world.