If you haven't yet seen Meghan Markle's empowering keynote address at Tuesday's 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit, you might want to set aside 8 minutes and 54 seconds and scroll down now. The Duchess of Sussex told the young ladies, "We need to be more inclusive. . to push us forcefully in a direction that is more inclusive, more just, and more empathetic." It is not enough to believe in true equality. It is not enough to believe in it. We must work for it every day. Even if it's hard, even if it makes other people uncomfortable."

Megan praised Girl Up participants for leading work on "racial justice, gender, climate change, mental health and wellbeing, civic engagement, public service, and so much more," and She praised Girl Up members for organizing "Black Lives Matter" protests around the world, producing films that encourage their peers to become activist leaders, reforming the criminal justice system, advocating to school boards for more mental health resources for all age groups, and creating a "gun-free zone. resources and lead coalitions to end gun violence. "

"Look, sometimes it's not obvious what to do," said the Duchess. 'Often fear paralyzes us and stops us from being brave and bold. But don't underestimate the fact that the answer is within you. Do not underestimate your ability to push through fear. You have the ability to create a just and kind world rooted in your beliefs. Your intuition will tell you what is right and what is wrong, what is fair and what is unfair. What is right and what is wrong, what is fair and what is unfair. The full text of Princess Meghan's speech is below, and the transcript is here (opens in a new tab).

To deliver her speech, Meghan wore an ensemble that is sure to inspire many return-to-office outfits, no matter when she returns to the office. (Open in new tab) According to royal style tracker Meghan's Mirror, she wore a blue silk top by Adam Lipez and a Cartier Love bracelet. This look is elegant, stylish, and could seriously elevate an office wardrobe.

Unfortunately, Princess Meghan's exact top is sold out, but the brand has a number of ultra-chic look-alike blouses on offer, and some of them are on sale:

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