Osi Mizrahi ON Happiness
Director, Serve the flow
Q: What simple things in life today bring you joy?
A: A walk in nature, teaching a yoga workshop and seeing a student’s spirit shift. Helping a child. Being present for my kids. READ MORE »
In Between
"Write down or cut out pictures of what you ultimately see for yourself and others in your life, love and work. The more specific you can be, the more likely you will be able to communicate your vision to others so they can help you get there." — Nell Merlino
Emily Miethner ON Mentoring
Founder & President, NY Creative Interns
Q: Do you (formally or informally) mentor anyone? If so, who and why is it rewarding?
A: Mentoring is an important part of my life. Having great mentors has been extremely helpful in my own career so I do my best to pay it forward. I like to act as an informal mentor to all the volunteers on the NY Creative Interns team, which is hugely rewarding. Many of our volunteers have gone on to start jobs ... READ MORE »
Danielle Carrig ON Mentoring
Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Affairs, A+E Networks
Q: Do you (formally or informally) mentor anyone? If so, who and why is it rewarding?
A: Mentorship is such a great way to build deep and meaningful relationships. Sometimes at work we need to get outside of our comfort zone and meet new people, and mentorship can be a great catalyst to do so. I find I learn more about my own career philosophies and things I should be doing for myself when I act as ... READ MORE »
Confidence is King
claudia ON In Between
Too often I see people give up or not pursue their dreams because they fear the risk, lack the resources, feel that the odds are against them….the list goes on. The voices in your head work overtime: “Oh that’s crazy…I could never pull that off. I don’t have the energy or ability for that. That READ MORE »
Alexia Vernon ON Giving Back
Owner, Alexia Vernon Empowerment LLC
Q: Can you share with us an experience of giving that was extremely rewarding or transformational?
A: I spend a lot of time supporting sexual abuse prevention and rehabilitation. There was one day a couple of weeks ago where I went from coaching the Boys and Girls Club’s Nevada Youth of the Year on his speech about overcoming molestation to leading a coaching group for recovering sexual offenders who are transitioning back into the community. I got ... READ MORE »
Elizabeth Gore ON Perseverance
Resident Entrepreneur, UN Foundation
Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?
A: I wanted to launch the Nothing But Nets campaign so badly. It was very difficult to get off of the ground for many reasons. I had to fight and work incredibly hard. At any moment we could have backed off and not done it, but the need in Africa was so great, I was determined. I am proud to say ... READ MORE »