Yas, Queen: Top Inspirational Quotes by the Ladies of the WNBA to Empower and Motivate You to Live Your Best Life Possible.

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          Friday, May 16th kicks off the official start of the 2025 WNBA season- and I personally could not be more excited. I’ll be at the season opener on Saturday for the New York Liberty as they face the Las Vegas Aces and three-time MVP A’ja Wilson. This extra special event also includes the Championship Ring ceremony and banner drop at Barclay’s Center to celebrate the Liberty’s first ever Championship win- Go Liberty!
            This is no doubt my favorite time of year: getting to watch and cheer for my ladies in basketball. It’s fun and empowering and everything Femmespire Media is all about.
            So, of course, it seemed only fitting to share with you a list of some of the best quotes by the inspiring ladies of the WNBA. I hope they encourage and empower you like they have me.
            Let the 2025 WNBA season commence!

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 “Go after the things people say you can’t do
because more times than not, you can.”

- Caitlin Clark
(#1 Draft Pick for the 2024 Draft Season)
 
“Always be true to you, and go at it at your own pace.”

- A’ja Wilson
(Three Time WNBA MVP: 2020, 2022, 2024)
 
“You cannot achieve unless you believe in yourself.
You are more capable than you think.”

- Elena Delle Donna
(Two-Time MVP and former player for the Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky)

“You don’t have to be the best…
but you have to be YOUR best.”

• Skylar Diggins-Smith

(Point Guard for the Seattle Storm)

“Never let the fear of failing discourage you from trying.”

- Sue Bird
(four-time WNBA Champion, thirteen-time WNBA All Star with the Seattle Storm (2002-20220
 
“If you aren’t one of those top-caliber athletes,
you have to take one thing you’re good at
and really excel and improve in that.”

- Jewell Loyd
(Olympic Gold Medalist for Team USA and player for Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces)
 
“The difference between a winner and a loser is, many times, a matter of inches. If you think you can do it, most of the time you’ll do it.”

- Nancy Lieberman
(Basketball Hall of Famer, Sports Broadcaster and former Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings)

“Be confident in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. Sure, you’ll encounter challenges here and there, but use them as motivation to try even more. Find ways around and/or through your obstacles.”

- Tamika Catchings
(Small Forward for the Indiana Fever, 2002-2016)

“I’m a bit of a perfectionist, but you have to know
you’re going to make mistakes. It’s how you respond
to those mistakes that counts.”

- Sue Bird

“Your passion and dedication can’t be some-time, part-time or spare time. It has to be all-time.”

- Breanna Stewart
(Three-time WNBA Champion, two-time MVP and founder
of the Unrivaled league)
 
“Never feel like you’re too much for somebody. Or you’re too loud. Or you’re too ghetto. Be who you are.”

- Angel Reese
(Power Forward for the Chicago Sky)
 
“You will do all kinds of things that aren’t “perfect”.
My advice is, keep doing ‘em. Keep standing up, keep being you. Life ain’t about perfection. It’s about progress.”

- A’ja Wilson
 (from her book “Dear Black Girls”)