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The Mighty Power of Naming

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Jane Ain't Done Yet
Jan 19, 2026
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Years ago in college, my friend Becca and I started calling each other Sledge—a playful nickname borrowed from the song “We Are Family. This small act created intimacy and shifted our dynamic.

When you give something a name, you form a connection.

What does naming have to do with women who still have cool stuff left to d…

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