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Veronica Swanson Beard, left, in the Miller dickey jacket and Blake jeans, and Veronica Miele Beard in the Classic dickey jacket and Emma jeans

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#MAKEITHAPPEN

Editors' Note

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We're celebrating the women who inspire us—the doers and makers, the movers and shakers. The women who get up and get it done, live life to the fullest and crave wonder and grace. The women who chase after their dreams, give back and make a difference. And who do it all again the next day.

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Today we launch #MAKEITHAPPEN and share their stories with you. We're stitching together an incredible quilt of women who inspire our brand, from our favorite entrepreneurs, artists, podcasters and producers to a pro tennis player and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Every week, all season long—here and @veronicabeard—we will feature a new group of these trailblazers and discover their rituals and routines, how they vanquish their fears, rewrite the rules and make it happen.

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We hope they inspire you, too.

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Veronica & Veronica

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Q&A

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How do the Veronicas make it happen? For Veronica Swanson Beard, it takes "a village of people who have my back lead by my husband, backed up by my boys, my incredible parents and sisters, my friends and my VB family" while Veronica Miele Beard does it "with effort, heart & stamina trying to live everyday to the fullest!" Read what else they have to say as we put them in the hot seat with our #MAKEITHAPPEN Q&A.

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MY HUSTLE

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My hustle…
Veronica Swanson Beard:
Is all day and exhausting.
Veronica Miele Beard: Everyday, little wins.

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What got me started…
VMB:
If you love what you do, it’s not work! So I love creating and building and learning!
VSB: My mother’s wardrobe—my first source of inspiration.

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What clears my head…
VSB:
Yoga and walking
VMB: A glass of wine

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When in doubt, I…
VMB:
Call my mom.
VSB: Call my mom and my sisters.

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Greatest challenge—and how I overcame it…
VSB:
Fear—always trying to understand it and get friendlier with it.
VMB: When someone says NO, it motivates me so much to prove them wrong!!

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HOW I MAKE IT HAPPEN

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3 morning musts…
VMB:
Joes coffee with cream, makeup on before I see a soul, and the day's outfit ready from last night.
VSB: Coffee, my phone, driving my kids to school before work

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3 life hacks…
VSB:
My faith, therapy, yoga dinners with my husband
VMB: Listen to what your mom always told you! Take your makeup off at night and serums are a must! No TV for kids on weeknights during school.

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3 secret work weapons…
VSB:
My commuting time, phone charger/ battery pack and decisiveness

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Personal talisman…
VMB:
My CEO ring! It brings me good karma!
VSB: My wedding band

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Best advice received…
VSB:
One foot in front of the other.
VMB: “Don’t build the stadium before the fans” — Philippe Laffont, previous partner & mentor at Coatue Mgmt.

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MY STYLE

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Favorite wardrobe hack…
VMB:
One pop feature! All the rest are supporting players.
VSB: Blazer and jeans for the win every time.

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Wardrobe MVP…
VSB:
Heels—they make me feel invincible.
VMB: A jacket with attitude

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What I would tell my younger self about getting dressed…
VMB:
Just wear it! What are you waiting for?
VSB: You look better than you know.

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Wearing Veronica Beard makes me feel…
VSB: Ready to make it happen.
VMB: Like I can slay dragons all day.

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MY RECHARGE

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What I'm reading/listening to/binging…
VSB:
Really trying to read more so I look at my phone less.

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Beauty/self-care must-haves…
VMB:
Active Argan, time with family, sleep
VSB: Yoga, lymphatic drainage, vitamins, energy work, chakra work, sleep.

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Favorite thing to do…
VSB:
Be with my family. Shop for antiques and vintage.
VMB: Watch my kids grow up and being part of all they do.

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Favorite thing to make…
VSB:
Fudge brownies and watercolor paintings with my mom.

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Mover and shakers I admire…
VMB & VSB:
Head on over here to meet all the women who inspire us!

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