Lauren Ruotolo ON Happiness
Director, Entertainment Promotions, Hearst Magazines
Q: What do you think is the key to happiness?
A: You are the key to your own happiness. You need to own the happiness you want in your life. READ MORE »
In Between
"All of us have much more power than we know- but most of us are afraid to use it." — Lisa Wexler
Latham Thomas ON Mentoring
Women's Wellness Maven, Author & Founder, Mama Glow
Q: Do you (formally or informally) mentor anyone? If so, who and why is it rewarding?
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 »
Meera Gandhi ON Letting go
Founder and CEO, The Giving Back Foundation
Q: Women often spend so much time judging their decisions and obsessing over the “what-ifs.” How do you let go of that doubt and focus on what is ahead?
A: I do not obsess over much. I like to “go forward” no matter the obstacles. I never dwell on the past, so that often eliminates doubt about the future! READ MORE »
Alisa Vitti ON Taking Risk
Founder, FLO Living Center, LLC
Q: Usually reaching something great or grand in life requires taking a risk. What has been your greatest risk so far and how was it rewarding?
A: My greatest risk was shifting away from the path of traditional medicine to one that, 15 years ago, was not popular: integrative nutrition. I’m so glad that I did that. It’s been rewarding because I discovered that I really like taking the road less traveled. I remember feeling like I needed to find the path that hadn’t been taken. What ... READ MORE »
Rachel Lloyd ON Mentoring
Founder & Executive Director, GEMS: Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
Q: Who has been your greatest mentor(s)?
A: I don’t think there’s really been just one. I’ve needed different people at different moments in my life and my career and I feel like there’s been so many people who taught me things and added value to my life and my work, I’d be hard-pressed to name any one individual. I’ve been lucky to get knowledge and insight from ... READ MORE »
Heidi Krupp ON Mentoring
CEO, Krupp Kommunications
Q: Who has been your greatest mentor(s)?
A: Jan Miller is one of the top literary agents of our time. She launched Tony Robbins, Steven Covey, Dr. Phil, Joel Olsteen, Bishop TD Jakes and Captain Sullenberger’s literary careers to name a few. I was fortunate enough to meet Jan at Catherine Crier’s wedding. I had no idea who her list of clients were and didn’t read that many ... READ MORE »