"Motherhood reminds me of the fragility of life…" — Jennifer Macaluso Gilmore
Founder & CCO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
A: My family has always been my priority. When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family and I always make time for important life events. The key is to find a healthy and happy balance and to prioritize. If you know what’s important to you, you will always make the right decisions. READ MORE »
Co-founder, Rose Park Advisors
A: When my first child was born, I felt that I was more me than ever. I was surprised because I was pretty reluctant to have children. Being a mother has also taught me about wielding power well. When children are young, we can force them to do things. But as they grow up, if I don’t let them dream their ... READ MORE »
President, Melissa Meyers
A: It made me a less selfish and more empathic person. I learned about sacrifice, unconditional love, and how to survive with less sleep! READ MORE »
CEO, Women Moving Millions
A: Being a parent is hard work. Did you know that? Very hard. More than anything else, having children has taught me to put other’s needs ahead of my own. It has made me less selfish and I am truly grateful for that. It has also really made me think hard about how people come to be the way they are. ... READ MORE »
CEO, DoSomething.org
A: I’ve learned a ton from being a mom and it has made me a better listener, manager, planner, etc. But I think the one thing I’ve gained is humility. Nothing reminds you of your place in the world like puke, poop, spit up and pee. READ MORE »
Founder and CEO, The Giving Back Foundation
A: It is especially frantic for me right now because I have one child working in California, another at University in Rhode Island, and a son at Harrow in the UK. So my balance is trying to visit each of them as often as I can at this stage of their lives. You can imagine my travel schedule. We do spend ... READ MORE »