20 Amazing ’90s, 2000s Anthems for Independent Women

I loved growing up in the '90s and '00s. It was a time when music was better, people weren't absorbed by phones, and life felt slower.

Of course, another amazing thing that sprouted from the '90s was the sheer amount of powerful, strong and independent women. When Destiny's Child burst onto the scene, women were injected with a sense of fearlessness and empowerment. We were no longer following societal "norms" that often hindered our growth, economic success and career. The songs, especially by RnB singers of the '90s, challenged us to think "bigger and better" for our children.

One of the first songs that gave me a sense of power and independence was TLC's "No Scrubs," which is no surprise that they're the first song I will be mentioning in my list. The storytelling ability of TLC and the punchy, almost-comedic-like lyrics made the song truly addicting. If you gather a bunch of women together, most of them will sing this song word-for-word. Here are a few other songs that you need to add to your "Independent, More Money" playlist. Did I mention that this is a great playlist for working out, too?

We hope all of the independent women can enjoy this playlist! Cheers to all fo our ladies who make it happen every day!