“I used to think failure should be avoided at all costs, but it often teaches us more than success. Nobody's perfect. Failure doesn't define you—it's how you respond that matters. Keep going. It’s an opportunity to improve and grow. Sometimes we win, sometimes we don’t, but we always learn if we’re intentional about it.”
Heidi Chen
Lead Digital Strategist
Free Logic Inc.
YueTong Tsen
Designer
A24
"Success is not a number, but a measure of growth. Face each challenge with passion, find each solution with humility, and you will become capable of anything."
Kylie Montigney
Founder
Empower Girls
"Women deserve to be seen & heard and it is on entertainment leaders to make that change for them to feel inspired."
Mary Solomon
Data Scientist
Duke University
"Be bold in who you are and what you value! Careers, titles, and accolades are ever-changing, but the importance you hold on this earth will never change. No matter who you are or what you do, you have endless potential to make the world a better place!"
Sue Rooney
CEO & Co-Founder
Women of the Future
"Your potential is boundless. Each action taken, each problem solved, every stride forward reshapes the world. Your perspective is not just welcomed - it is essential. Your unique voice is the key to a diverse, balanced, and brighter future. Own your power."
Yuka Miyagi
Dialog AI Engineer
Rakuten Inc. / JAIST
"Psst, here's a secret: the more challenges you tackle, the more wins you'll score. Sure, you might stumble a bit, but guess what? People only see the victories, so they'll think you're on an epic winning streak. So, gather your guts, go all out, and take on those challenges like there's no tomorrow!"
Robin Staley
UX Designer
LexisNexis
"I, too, was born a girl, just like you. Throughout my entire life, I have consistently encountered the word 'no.' I have endured being told that my voice is too soft to be heard, being underestimated, overlooked, ignored, and dismissed. You, too, will encounter your fair share of rejections. However, I urge you to embrace those experiences and transform into the girl they never anticipated."
Maria Tsigkou
Digital Strategy Analyst
Ex-Deloitte / INSEAD
"Unleash your potential, let the world see your strength, and never stop questioning. You can engineer the future, solve cosmic puzzles, and change the technological landscape. Encourage unity by lifting each other up and believing in your own greatness. You are a STEM force to be reckoned with. No one should try to question your worth or ability. Believe, create, and lead – the future of STEM is up to you."
Veronica Funk
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Funk Illustrations
"Keep learning from those around you and surround yourself with people with similar goals. Get away from the computer/office, experience life and be inspired. Chase that dream, don't let failure hold you back, and don't let anyone stop you or get in your way!"
Natasha Kulviwat
2023 Regeneron ISEF Gordon E. Moore Award Winner
M∀th MΔgic!
"I firmly believe that the young women of today have an unstoppable fire within them to become the empowered leaders of tomorrow — write your life story with grit, color it with passion, and set it ablaze with your unbreakable spirit."
Krista Aoki
Co-Founder
Brand Storyteller
Kapwa Studio LLC
"Don't settle for less just because it's available. Lean into your community network/chosen family to support, and give generously when you are able. Everyone is figuring things out on the go, but you need to keep space open for the opportunities you truly deserve. Don't settle."
Aimée Kwan
Actor
Writer & Filmmaker
Co-Founder & CEO
&ASIAN / Freelance
"Keep going! Every day is a new day and every mistake is a new opportunity! Keep growing and embrace the waves, don't fight them!"
Bonnie Nguyen
Content Manager
Asian Hustle Network
"Raising up by the mother who is the successful business woman in Vietnam taught me that there's no limitation for us. Keep learning and observing, especially never forget to reflect yourself, you'll get what you want. Go for that girl!"
Mengzhu Ouyang
Product Designer III
Finix Payments
"Being a designer means you believe there is always a better way to do things."
Chieri Abe
Founder
chetz
"Step out of your comfort zone and explore the world. The broader world you see, the more opportunities, people, and futures you will discover.
Remember that you have the power to take charge of your life and pursue whatever you desire. Embrace the freedom to venture out and discover the limitless possibilities that await you."
Kayley Wong
UI/UX Designer
Graphic Designer
UCLA
"Have confidence in who you are and your unique contributions. Steel your nerves and take up space!"