santacruzmah: "My right arm is partially paralyzed. Normally I try to hide it in photos. I decided to make it center stage." - Stew
santacruzmah: "Patience, calm without expression = powerful" - Nik
santacruzmah: "Well...1.) Bell peppers are cool but 2.) Females need to be taught to be powerful in their bodies, so I did this through my pepper." - Mycah
santacruzmah: "It's my favorite teachers pose and she's powerful AF." - Ally
santacruzmah: "I was inspired by the Rose the Riveter portrait. Because women have the same potential to and are equal to men. Also, propaganda." - Meghan
santacruzmah: "I associate this pose with Wonder Woman an icon that has inspired me to be the best person I can and always stand for my beliefs and ideals." - Dyana
santacruzmah: "I chose this pose because I feel it's reserved for those fancy photos of presidents. Now I am a ruler too :) " - Hailey
santacruzmah: "I'm gay." - Auden
santacruzmah: "I chose to use a fist because of all it represents taking back power." - Daniela
santacruzmah: "I chose this pose because it represents myself. And if there's one thing to be proud of, it's that!" - Moly
santacruzmah: "I like the symbol of female empowerment and it makes me feel badass." - Quentin
santacruzmah: ""I wanted to look at her because she makes me feel powerful." - Zephyra & Kira
santacruzmah: "I chose this pose because it's open, front-facing and bold." - Elise
santacruzmah: "I chose this pose because...it just felt right." - Vincent
santacruzmah: "In this pose, I feel powerful and fearless." - Pawan
santacruzmah: "Because lady love rules the world."
santacruzmah: "I chose thise pose because it's super rad." - Elan
santacruzmah: "I chose this pose because the shana gives me strength."
santacruzmah: "They're my happy hands." - Lucas
santacruzmah: "Because nothing is certain; we are all species floating in a galaxial sea. No human has any real power." - Zac
santacruzmah: "In this pose, I am embracing Wonder Woman! Women rule; all women can be superheroes." - Jamie
santacruzmah: "I love the feeling of absolute confidence that this pose conveys. No artifice, not posturing, no arogance - just saying this is who I am and I'm proud to be me."
santacruzmah: "I love doing 'strange' and 'shocking' things with the hope of defeating my social anxiety, as well as society's pressue to conform." - Isabel
santacruzmah: "This pose = supporting my friends" - Aaron
santacruzmah: "My shoes make me feel powerful because they look how I want to look." - Anika