When I was growing up my mother always had sage guidance for me as a young woman. ‘Go out into the world and do well. More importantly, go out into the world and do good.’ I have carried this antidote with me into adulthood and bring empathy and compassionate commerce into my everyday life. I wanted to know what other great pieces of advice other women use in their in their daily lives, so I asked some of our neighbors.
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“Don't be afraid to dream bigger. It’s easy to set goals that feel safe or realistic, but this advice pushed me to expand my vision beyond what I thought was possible. It reminded me that limitations are often self-imposed, and that ambition isn’t something to hold back. Rather, it’s something to pursue boldly. Dreaming bigger has shaped my career, my service, and my belief in what can be achieved when we refuse to limit our aspirations”
Kendra Bertschy, Reno Township Justice Court in Nevada
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“Build a life that reflects who I truly am, not just what’s expected of me. Prioritizing authenticity has led me to embrace travel, connection, and work that fuels me choosing fulfillment over simply going through the motions.”
Jen Eastwood, PR Director at Good Giant and Immediate Past Chair of Nevada Women’s Fund.
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“My mom always said, 'Make fun a priority, and the rest will fall into place.' She taught me that joy isn’t something you have to earn, it’s something you can find even on the hardest days. As I get older, I appreciate more and more how much that mindset enriches life."
Hayley Hayden, Community Engagement and Partnership Development Specialist, Donor Network West