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Mary Carson, RN, Founder/Director, Original Skin Face + Body
Don’t wait until everything feels perfectly lined up, because it never will. Make a plan, take the leap, and give yourself permission to figure it out as you go.
Jessica Witty, Co-Owner, W3 Electric
Don’t be afraid to pivot. Sometimes you just need to take action. Make the best decision you can with what you know right now and trust yourself to course-correct if you need to.
Suzanna Austin, Owner, K9 Resorts Plano
Don’t wait until you feel completely ready, because you probably never will. The most important thing is to take the first step and stay curious and adaptable as you grow.
Mae Reedy, General Contractor/Principal Designer, Mae Reedy Build + Design
The work should have a certain je ne sais quoi—that unmistakable feeling of quality, confidence, and intention.
Lorie Burch, Owner/Founding Attorney, Burch Law
You do not have to wait for permission to rise, to lead, or to make an impact. Your life has value, your voice has power, and you absolutely belong in every room you step into.
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Megan Demsky, Co-Founder/Artistic Director, Genesis Children’s Theatre and Genesis Studios
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start. Sometimes the most important step is simply beginning.
Karri Graves, Owner, Lee Graves Salon
Whatever avenue you give through is the avenue you will receive through. Don't be afraid to give through your business. It creates awareness in the community and allows business relationships to flourish.
Wotsa Koutoglo, Founder/Owner, Lantsa Gifts
Make sure your why is clear and built on something meaningful before starting your journey. That foundation will keep you grounded during difficult times.
Catherine Brooks, General Manager, Daystar Landscapes, Inc.
Choose what “table” you sit at and don’t ask yourself if you are worthy. Ask if that “table” is worthy of your talent or time (not every opportunity is). Value your worth.
Dr. Michelle Rankine, Owner, Right at Home DFW
Be patient, stay positive, and don’t be afraid when things do not fall into place right away. Trust your journey, keep going through the hard days, and remember that even small wins matter when your work is making a difference in people’s lives.
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Carmen Vitton, Owner/CEO, VIO Med Spa Plano
Support all fellow women regardless of how they act, look at, judge, talk about, or treat you!!! Be the woman other women want to be.
Ose Parlee, Owner, sugaringLA Plano
If you ever have a choice to support a woman-owned business, then ALWAYS take it. All the amazing, driven women I have come to personally know over my entrepreneurship journey have been nothing short of inspirational.
Nicolle Silva, Owner, Bella Bra Shop
Give yourself grace, appreciate the journey that brought you here, and allow yourself to feel confident in the moment you’re in.
Tanya Reddick Rodgers, MD, FAAD, Founder, Skin Specialists of Allen and Addison
Don’t listen to statistics, the naysayers, or distractions. Stay the course. If you know what you want, the sacrifice will be well worth it in the end.
Angi Burns, Owner/Publisher, Plano City Lifestyle
If it doesn’t bring you pleasure, profit or progress then it serves no purpose. Don’t hold onto people or projects that do not propel you forward.