Raise your daughters not to rely on people for money, Simi tells parents

“When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn’t be because you cannot spoil yourself.

“As they are spoiling you, you too, you’re spoiling them. Let them know that you’re standing strong. There is security in knowing that you got yourself.

She added that a woman’s economic power is in protecting herself fending for herself and being able to confidently acknowledge that she is a complete person.

“You deserve good things; you need to occupy space.”

She called for those in position to give opportunities for deserving women.

“I admit that I say this from a place of privilege. I grew up among people who believed in me, pushed me and encouraged me. I had chances that took me from here to here.

“But there are lots of women that have had to work with less. Less love, less faith, less kindness, less opportunity.

“And that’s where we as a society have to step in, and when you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her.”

She added that “if your female friend, girlfriend, or wife is thriving, don’t be intimidated by it. Support is sexy,” while urging males to support their partners.