Perseverance

"I have worked with women who have faced unfathomable obstacles…Yet they are incredibly hopeful and resilient, determined to rebuild their lives…I have tremendous strength from their courage and undefeated spirits." — Nancy Aossey

Sara Holoubek ON Perseverance

CEO, Luminary Labs

Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?

A: All the time! The majority of people don’t want to see you succeed. Or perhaps it is that they themselves can’t envision success. I was told that I shouldn’t go to business school. That I shouldn’t move to another country. That I shouldn’t quit my job. That I shouldn't marry my husband. That my business was not scalable. That [name ... READ MORE »

Joya Dass ON Perseverance

TV Anchor & Producer, Avenue Media

Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?

A: YES. When I started at Bloomberg, I was hired as a producer understudy. Business news came with a whole vocabulary and phrasing that needed learning. All the reports were also ad libbed. No scripts. This time would be my ‘on the job MBA.’ Daily, 7 am to 7 pm, I produced reports for the anchors who delivered hourly from the ... READ MORE »

Jennifer Siebel Newsom ON Perseverance

Founder and CEO, MissRepresentation

Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?

A: I made this film despite early naysayers. Friends and family questioned the film concept. Long time feminists and women’s rights supporters were skeptical. Many said Miss Representation had been done before and questioned who I was to be making this film. People even told me I was wasting my time as things had gotten better for women. Well, we proved ... READ MORE »

Full Episode: Lauren Ruotolo

Lauren Ruotolo ON Perseverance

Alle Fister ON Perseverance

Principal, Bollare Communications

Q: What or who in your life gives you the strength to persevere?

A: My team and our clients. I feel such a sincere level of passion and dedication to both groups. When times are tough or trying, I think of them and what the business means and has brought to these two important groups in my life. READ MORE »

Shama Kabani ON Perseverance

Founder & CEO, The Marketing Zen Group

Q: What or who in your life gives you the strength to persevere?

A: Definitely my husband, Arshil Kabani. I tend to work in intense bursts, and that means I also allow myself to burn out easily. He is always there to remind me to take it easy, and to show me that life is more than about just work! READ MORE »