Happy International Women's Day
Women supporting women—all day, every dayAmanda Nguyen, Civil Rights Activist & Founder of Rise
Tips to reclaiming your power?
The most powerful tool we have is our voice, so speak up!
What does #MAKEITHAPPEN mean to you?
#MAKEITHAPPEN is about manifesting the power already within us.
When in doubt, always remember...
No one is powerless when we come together.
Martha Graeff, Co-Founder of The Bazaar For Good
Who or what inspires you to do so?
Women have always been my inspiration. The Veronicas are a great example of what women together are able to achieve. I love the expression “movers and shakers” because when we use our power to do amazing things, we are able to shake the entire universe.
Advice to others to make it happen?
Don’t give up, keep going, and know that every person who made things happen also made mistakes.
Nyakio Grieco, Beauty Entrepreneur
Tips on breaking barriers and challenging the status quo?
It all starts with self-confidence, self-love, and the unapologetic belief that you can create the business you want to see in this world.
Pro tip every entrepreneur needs to know...
Stay authentic to your personal vision, be a good listener, find mentors, and when you can, BE a mentor.
Jenny Lopez, Influencer & Entrepreneur
What does #MAKEITHAPPEN mean to you?
It means to generate, to create, and to keep moving forward. It means to throw yourself in the ocean and keep swimming no matter what. It means to always have a solution instead of a complaint.
Your must-haves to make it happen?
Positive energy and a good mood, a strong team to delegate and not get overwhelmed, notes of things that need to get done, and an organized calendar. Be kind and ask for things politely—it always works to get the best out of people.
Bee Shapiro, Founder of Ellis Brooklyn & NYT Columnist
Best advice received...
Don't wait, just do it.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN & Medical Health Expert
Best advice received...
“Yours is the energy that makes your world. There are no limitations to the self except those you believe in."
When in doubt, I...
Pray and drink tequila
Camila Alves McConaughey, Author & Entrepreneur
Who or what inspires you to make it happen?
If it involves helping others, that's my drive right there! To ease someone’s burden is what inspires me the most.
3 must-haves to make it happen?
1. Flexibility
2. Patience
3. Ability to question the status quo.
Richa Moorjani, Actress
Best advice received…
Make your work be about something bigger than yourself. When you come from the intention of being of service, your work and actions will almost always be received better and the “results” or outcome become far less important.
Karolina Kurkova & Rachel Finger, Gryph & IvyRose Co-Founders
What does #MAKEITHAPPEN mean to you?
RF: It’s about seizing opportunities and unapologetically driving to reach your goals. It’s also the art of multitasking, which is a value that, in my opinion, should never be underestimated.
3 must-haves…
KK:
1. Set goals—what do you want to achieve each day, week, and month.
2. Education—educate yourself on the things you don’t know.
3. Great attitude—be willing to take constructive criticism, work hard, and do whatever it takes that day to make it happen.
Ashley Greene Khoury, Olivia Khoury & Melissa Berton, Menstrual Health Advocates
AGK: Sleep, fuel (food), and focus.
OK: Passion, perseverance, and patience.
MB: Pluck, luck, and love.
Chriselle Lim, O.G. Influencer & Serial Entrepreneur
What does #MAKEITHAPPEN mean to you?
To me, #MAKEITHAPPEN means that, against all odds, you went against the grain and made it happen regardless of what people told you or your circumstances.
Gabrielle Bernstein, Author, Motivational Speaker & Podcast Host
Tips to manifest who you want to be?
Reframe any negative experience as a learning opportunity or a chance to clear space for what you truly want to attract into your life. The Universe always delivers.
Tina Wells, Author, Business Strategist & Advisor
What does #MAKEITHAPPEN mean to you?
First, it represents what women do every day. We always #MAKEITHAPPEN. To me, it means utilizing every resource available to you to do the best that you can with what you have.
On work-life balance…
I don’t believe in balance. I don’t think that’s something we can ever achieve, and yet women are always asked to find balance. I believe we can create a harmonious life where family and friends and work mix in the most delightful way.
Erin Andrews, Sportscaster & Television Personality
Tips to succeed as a woman in a man's world, like the sports industry?
Be prepared. Have thick skin. Treat everyone around you with kindness.
Fara Leff, COO Klutch Sports
Advice to others to make it happen?
The power of hard work is never overlooked—first in and last out matters.
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, Historian & Professor of African American Studies
What does being a leader mean to you?
For me, leadership is about recognizing what we have to offer others and being open to receiving what others have to offer us. I believe that what makes for good leadership is to be a person in a position of authority or influence who uses one’s power to be in service to others.