Oklahoma City area women take charge, leading companies forward

Who is that dominant horse? A female, known as the alpha mare.

"The alpha mare’s role is one of honor and wonderful responsibility,” said Darcie Harris, founder and chief exexcutive of EWF International in Oklahoma City, which has helped women reach their professional dreams.

Still, too many women shy away from their dreams once they realize the power they must wield. Why? Maybe they were taught not to assert themselves. Or they simply don’t trust their power and leadership skills, since they haven’t tried them on.

Harris led a recent workshop in Oklahoma City to help women understand why they gave their power away — and how to regain it.

Times have changed. Now, plenty of Oklahoma women have risen to powerful positions. They not only handle responsibility and make tough decisions, but they enjoy the passion that comes with unleashing a dream.