I've been called many things, "bossy" being the most common, but I've never been called a pushover. There is an abundance of beauty in being an alpha female. You're often seen as fearless, tough, confident, and courageous. You're assertive, resilient, strong-willed and you know your worth. You may have others fooled but I see you. You've got a backbone and you aren't afraid to call it like you see it, but you and I both know that under your tenacious exterior there is a tender, compassionate soul that you reveal periodically.

Being an alpha female allows me to be two separate women simultaneously. I am prideful that I can both call you on your bullshit and sympathize with your anguish so seamlessly. We're a rare breed. Many people struggle with their ability to adapt their behavior to the environment around them. Alpha females can usually readjust effortlessly. Our attitude is dependant on the attitudes we are surrounded by, yet we possess the ability to remain the ring leader despite challenging circumstances. I'm not saying we don't lose our shit from time to time (sometimes more often than we'd like to admit) but generally we handle most types of stress pretty well.

Women supporting other women is crucial to the growth and development of the female population and as an alpha, you submerge yourself in practicing that concept. You know exactly what you want and you're not afraid to work for it, all while supporting every woman in your social circle and beyond to chase their dreams, too. However, alpha females don't run in packs; they lead the pack.

Dating can be hard for the single 20 or 30-something alpha. We're loud, sarcastic, opinionated and usually intimidating to the everyday Joe. We're genuinely busy and we don't feel pressured to make time for things that aren't at the top of the priority list. We refuse to settle and cliche romantic gestures tend to leave us unfazed. We're mistakenly seen as hard to impress but we are appreciative of small, kind gestures. If a man opened my car door, I would be in complete awe, as would most women. You're confident. You know that you're a queen and you don't need anyone else to prove it.

The most admired characteristic of the alpha female is our intense drive. We have a need for constant self-improvement. We set goals and work tirelessly to achieve them. We don't give up. In a nutshell, we get shit done.

Stay confident. Stay brave. Stay fierce.