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
Marie Forleo ON Perseverance
CEO, Marie Forleo International Inc.
Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?
A: In my early twenties, I struggled because I had so many passions - business, marketing, spirituality, hip-hop dance, fitness and writing. Every conventional business and career book I read advised me to “choose one thing,” “focus” and find my “niche.” Each time I tried to choose just one area to focus on, I felt like I was cutting out a ... READ MORE »
Lauren Ruotolo ON Perseverance
Director, Entertainment Promotions, Hearst Magazines
Q: What or who in your life gives you the strength to persevere?
A: Not sure there is one person who offers me the strength to persevere because I believe that you have to find the strength within yourself to make anything possible. The most important people in my life are my parents, sisters, family and my boyfriend, and I always think of the strength they offer for me to do anything I want ... READ MORE »
Susanna Harwood Rubin ON Perseverance
Visual Artist, Writer & Certified Yoga Teacher, Susanna Harwood Rubin
Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?
A: I cannot think of one huge specific incident, only a collection of smaller ones. I know, however, that my ability to go for what I want and to fight for what I believe in is rooted in the fact that I am blessed with a phenomenal family who offers me unwavering support and unconditional love. They believe in me in ... READ MORE »
Somaly Mam ON Perseverance
Founder, Somaly Mam Foundation
Q: What or who has given you the strength to persevere throughout the darkest moments of your life?
A: Victims. I am so happy that they can go to school and some of my little survivors are able to enjoy their childhood life. Example, Sreymach, she has been raped and got HIVs/ AIDs since she was 7 years but she is so strong and she is at secondary school right now. READ MORE »
Sheila Kelley ON Perseverance
Founder & CEO, Sheila Kelley S Factor
Q: Is there an example in your life of a time when others were against you or your dream, yet you persevered?
A: You're talking to the woman who founded pole dance fitness! I most certainly did. That little eviction warning I found attached to my front door when I was teaching S Factor out of my home, was the result of queries from my neighbors. What can I say? At that time (and today to some extent), the definition of "pole dancing" ... READ MORE »