Hi Avis,

I am genuinely grateful for your thoughtful response. You’ve pointed out nuances that I hadn’t considered. This article arose out of a conversation I initiated with another business owner who had co-opted Missy Elliott’s quote for her own benefit. The conversation felt important enough to share more widely than in Instagram DMs. You’re right that this is so very very deeply rooted and I appreciate both your feedback and the time it took for you to share it.