“If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help.” - Barack Obama

I think about Obama’s semi-infamous “you didn’t build that” speech a lot. Some people give him flack for not lending enough credit to individual wins, but ultimately he’s right: a success story is rarely accomplished alone.

That’s what Flock, a new community of UO women in the creative industry comprised of alumni and students alike, is all about. The women of Flock know that getting that first break in the ad industry is hard, but it’s a little easier if you have someone in your corner. They champion women’s successes in an industry historically known for being a boys club, lend wisdom to younger women, and provide support to everyone in their network. If this week’s events are any indication of the badassery to come, the Flock is going to be u-n-s-t-o-p-p-a-b-l-e.

Hannah Lewman 05.06.2018