We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be a far more empathetic and collaborative place if we all had the ability to know each other’s stories. The past decade has brought unimaginable challenges along the way, but we persevere because we believe this is mission worth never giving up on. We often are inspired by the folks we’ve featured and their commitment to their respective missions and so we asked some of them to talk to us about this very topic and have share some responses below.
Salome Sallehy
I’m a huge fan of the work that Ken Cook has done over the course of the past 30+ years with the EWG. His example has really shown me that impact takes time. One of the things that really weighs on my heart is the miseducation of young people when it comes to their health and wellness. Read more>>
Maria Teresa Sequeda
For me, it’s a lifelong commitment to helping women — especially moms and Latina women — reinvent themselves through entrepreneurship. I believe that no matter your age, whether you’re starting at 40 or even 50, it’s never too late to build something of your own. Read more>>
Emily Bradshaw
Something I am wholeheartedly committed to is helping others understand how worthy and lovable they really are. This is always one of my main goals with my clients. I give many of my clients a sticker that says ‘What Would Emily Say?’ hopefully as a reminder for them to talk nicely to themselves and to believe that they deserve that. Read more>>
Mary Box
I want to see women composers represented equally to men composers on concert programs. I want women everywhere to be fully valued for their contributions to society, and for every little girl everywhere to believe they can do anything. Read more>>
Megan Steckly
At my core, I believe we all want the same things: to be seen, to belong and to know that our lives matter. That belief fuels everything I do. Technology may seem like a practical solution, but it’s really a deeply human one. In a world that runs online, being without technology means being left out of opportunity, out of connection, out of community. Read more>>
