Danielle and Carly don’t consider themselves natural born risk-takers, but together they took one of the biggest risks of their lives—quitting their jobs to start a dream project. It paid off big. These two friends met studying abroad in Rome and later reconnected while working together at NBC. Bonding over…
Entries by Helene Lerner
Some people are thrown off track by limitations, but Maysoon Zayid isn't one of them. This strong woman has dealt with hardships, such as cerebral palsy and the discrimination that can come from being of Arab descent in the US, but she’s never let anything stop her from chasing her…
Alanis is an accomplished singer/songwriter, activist, spiritual warrior, wife and mother. As a successful musician, she is no stranger to overworking and admits she hasn’t always been able to strike a balance between her work and personal life. She describes work-addiction as the respectable addiction—one that people are praised for.…
Passion is the mark of a leader, and when you meet Freda Lewis-Hall, the passion is evident. So is the charisma, which she defines as “sharing the parts of you that have shaped or affected you deeply.” When Freda speaks, you’re compelled to listen—and motivated to act. This savvy professional…