Lucia Subatin

Founding Technical Lead

Google

"Believe in yourself, and learn to highlight your contributions. When you become good at it, help others become good at it too."

Jo Gruszka

Founder & COO

Marketing Operations

joGruszka.com

"Embrace the transformative power of empowerment, for in lifting others, we find the seeds of our own growth. Then step beyond the familiar confines of comfort, for it is in the uncharted territories that personal evolution thrives. And embrace the change, for it is the catalyst that propels us towards our highest potential."

Chungmin Lee

Regional Lead

Google

"What lifts me up most is seeing another woman rise." - Shirley Chisholm

“Share your knowledge and experience to guide and empower younger women or those new to your field. Advocate for their opportunities and growth.”

Wenda Guan

Entrepreneur

Radio Personality

Actress

Singtao Chinese Radio Station/Real Estate

"Shine wherever you go! Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. Don’t be afraid of walking out of your comfort zone, your passion and dedication can conquer anything!"

Ruby Zhang

Co-Founder

EntreConnect

"Dreams aren't just for dreaming—they're for doing. Ignite your passion and plot your path; every dream is within reach with determination and a plan. Embrace the journey, with its highs and lows, as a testament to your resilience. Stay focused, and with every milestone achieved, draw closer to your dreams. Remember, it's never too late to turn your aspirations into reality. Let this be the spark that fuels your journey to greatness."

Irene Suwarno

Senior Software Engineer

Empower

"Growing up in a developing country and coming to the US to pursue my education and career in Software Engineering was never easy. I encountered many challenges, but I kept working hard, asking for help when necessary, and never giving up because I believed in myself.

There were some people who wanted to see me fail on my journey, no matter how hard I tried. But I didn't let them distract me; I kept pushing, and being myself.

When I work hard and achieve my goals, it always feels so rewarding. But if I don't achieve my goal after working very hard, it is still better than not trying."

Margaret C. Wang

Psychotherapist

Thrive & Feel

"Follow your passion. Ask for guidance along the way, and if you can, do the same for others in their career."

Charles Kim

Co-Founder & President

Third State Books

"Success is all about whom you know - by that, I don't mean you have to know someone rich or powerful or famous. I mean that you must involve yourself in your community, share your thoughts and feelings and actions with those around you, help elevate and amplify others, and put the best of you into the world. The people you know will return that energy in kind and your community will help you reach your goals."

Rose Crelli

Performer

Owner

Rose Crelli Violin

"Anything is possible through hard work, determination and passion."

Destiny K. Chambers

VP & Head of Marketing

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" . . . whether we received the seat by way of performative advancement or an acknowledgment of long since earned advancement, it's about what we do in these spaces, even if it's simply to be the first, to meet the challenges of being the first and make it easier for the next, that matters most."

Leanna Chester

Software Engineer

FinTech

"Don't tell yourself no. Don't reject yourself. Apply for that job even if you don't think you're qualified enough. Studies show that women only apply for jobs if they meet more than 50% of the criteria. Don't let this stop you."

Olivia Wu

Co-Founder & James R. Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellows

Security Engineer

Group Fitness Instructor

Carnegie Mellon University

"What makes you happy and fulfilled? Take your time to think about the lifestyle you want, then direct your all your time and energy towards that lifestyle. What's your endgame? Remember the key to long-term happiness is not a particular job, wealth level or achievement, but the constant state of learning, paying attention to your health and wellness, and applying your knowledge and skills to help people that matter to you."

Micaela Eller

Global Program Development & Ops Director

InnerSource Program Office

watsonx.ai

IBM Research

"Innovation requires us to create and hold space for ourselves and others. I am not referring external-space or outer-space, what I mean is inner-space, brain-space, soul-space and space/time. Our modern lives and collective minds are so weighed down with a lodestone of to-do's that we are blind to how crowded and noisy our mental-space becomes. Granting ourselves the gift of inner-space/time, to wander and flit without purpose, or freely meander from thought to thought with no plan or map for how to get the next one, opens us to the infinite possibilities living in the inner-wilderness of our imaginations and ideas. The gift of inner-space is the least expensive yet most expansive way to grow creativity and become your greatest self. Let go and become an inner-wanderluster."

Christina Minju

Co-Founder

Sāe Coffee Studio

"Find joy in the process rather than feeling pressure to achieve an outcome."

Dr. Sunita Shenoy

Psychologist

Business Coach

Sunita Mehta Shenoy Ph.D.

"If you're inspired, don't let anything stop you. There will always be reasons we can find to say we can't do it. It hasn't been easy for us women. But when we look around, we see so many amazing women who have done it anyway. We can do it too!"