"You are unlikely to have all the answers, and if you think you do, you’re probably wrong. But you can still believe in your ability to figure things out as you go." — Kathryn Minshew
Founder, Girls Who Code
A: My Congressional campaign was incredibly rewarding because it reaffirmed my commitment to public service. I knew I was finally on the right path and doing what I had always wanted to do. READ MORE »
Community Leader, Zimele Community
A: I mentor many women from my community. Many times, I engage in activities that foster mentoring without having it be a structured process. We learn and grow from each other. Knowledge and skill sets are shared in a very organic process. I also lead groups of young women who I have gathered from various walks of life. I have spent ... READ MORE »
CEO, Krupp Kommunications
A: I know for sure that nothing is perfect. That life is full of amazing moments and moments that test you. In those moments that test you, your strength and character is shown. As my friend and mentor Tony Robbins has shared with millions, “the quality of your life is equal to the amount of uncertainty you can handle.” I know ... READ MORE »
President & CEO, "I Have a Dream" Foundation
A: Being clear about one’s values and living one’s life in alignment with them. Channeling and fully leveraging one’s talents and passions to a greater good and living with a broader sense of purpose. READ MORE »
Women's Wellness Maven, Author & Founder, Mama Glow
A: I work with the Lower East Side Girl’s Club, offering guidance to young women ages 13-19 through a program I designed called “You Glow Girl.” It’s a female empowerment program that uses the lens of yoga and self care to teach lifestyle principals that inspire young women to take charge of their lives and shine! I’ve been working with them ... READ MORE »
CEO & Designer, Tory Burch
A: It was definitely a risk to launch this company as a lifestyle brand and a retail concept. We developed it in that way so consumers could experience the full breadth of merchandise in the setting we envisioned. That wouldn’t have been possible if we’d started out in a department store. Ultimately it’s a concept that set us apart from other ... READ MORE »