"“I think it is essential to maintain both a passionate and a compassionate life. I want to be continually grateful for all that I have…but also…never forget about the millions of people who struggle each day just to get by." — Rebecca Kousky
Executive Director, Zimele Community
A: I love spending time outdoors, gardening and entertaining my friends. I love experimenting new recipes and inviting friends over to enjoy the tastings. READ MORE »
Visual Artist, Writer & Certified Yoga Teacher, Susanna Harwood Rubin
A: When I walked away from a successful career at MoMA, it was difficult. I knew it was not what I wanted to do, yet loved many things about it. I had earned wonderful opportunities for myself within the Education Department, such as writing books, creating programs in Caracas, Venezuela, and producing videos in collaboration with Harvard's Project Zero, their Arts ... READ MORE »
Community Leader, Zimele Community
A: You are bigger than the sugar cane fields you are working in. You are just as smart as the kids who are going to school. You are special. You are important. You are a leader. Dream big and live out your dreams. READ MORE »
Senior Vice President, Market America & Shop.com
A: Stay focused and true to yourself. 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 »
Founder & President, She's the First
A: Some would consider my decision to go freelance in my career a risk, but I think it’s exhilarating – I’ve put myself in a position to go in so many different directions across multiple industries, as opposed to climbing up a vertical ladder in one sector. I still work 40 hours a week, but I gave up some corporate perks ... READ MORE »