"I carefully nurture the early vision of a project and the early start of a budding talent. Once both take hold, I let go. This allows me to pioneer something new." — Jan Arnold
Founder & Executive Director, GEMS: Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
A: Cook, talk to the people I love, spend time with my godson, watch The Wire, listen to music, write, do style makeovers for people! It’s important to do things that are totally unrelated to the work so that you don’t burn out or become a one-note person. READ MORE »
Senior Vice President and Director of Global Marketing, Fenton
A: Go to the gym. My days tend to be packed with back-to-back meetings and I frequently spend my evenings at events helping to promote the nonprofits and causes I believe in. Whenever possible, I try to squeeze in a visit to the gym. It’s a great way to clear my head and re-energize. In my 30s, I ran marathons and ... READ MORE »
I confess I was Miss Cliff Notes in school and usually took the easy way out, charming teachers by echoing their own lectures. Could I help it that I preferred spending time with people rather than paper? That I relished in real life experiences more than reading books? It wasn’t until my late-quarter life crisis READ MORE »
Director & CEO, ArtéQuesta
A: Personally, I have a great group of soul sisters who support me. There are a few things I do to help me let go of doubt and maintain focus. Forgive yourself. However you do it—through prayer, meditation, yoga, or running—stop and create silence within yourself and forgive yourself. You did your best with what you had and now it’s time to ... READ MORE »
Designer, Carol Hannah
A: Letting go has been so very hard to learn to do, but you simply cannot control everything and you will kill yourself or your business’s growth if you can’t figure it out. READ MORE »
President, Agent of Change
A: Yoga! Meditation! Steam Room! READ MORE »