Published inAuthority Magazine·May 13, 2019Member-onlyRavit Darougar: “Don’t be a copycat; You can get frustrated and overwhelmed if you look at what others do”I don’t recommend looking at what other beauty brands do. Be unique and have your own niche. Don’t be a copycat. You can get frustrated and overwhelmed if you look what others do. I had the pleasure of interviewing Ravit Darougar. Ravit is a current resident of Beverly Hills and…Beauty9 min readBeauty9 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 13, 2019Member-only“You don’t always have to be strong; you just need to have purpose” With Shay Onorio, President of Red Thinking & Akemi Sue FisherI have been taught by so many people that you don’t always have to be strong; you just need to have purpose. It doesn’t mean we don’t all “have a moment” but as long as we pick yourself back up, dust off and keep moving forward, it’s a win. So…Startup9 min readStartup9 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 13, 2019Member-only“I talk to so many women who feel guilty about how they are attempting to balance their personal life and career; Guilt is a wasted emotion”, With Lauren Bates, CEO of Wild Terrains & Akemi Sue FisherGuilt is a wasted emotion. — I talk to so many women who feel guilty about how they are attempting to balance their personal life and career. They feel guilty when they travel for work and aren’t at home with their kids. They feel guilty when they take a much-deserved…Travel8 min readTravel8 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 13, 2019Member-only“Remember what it felt like to be the underdog; It can keep you humble, patient, kind and understanding.” With Erica Hakonson of Maven Collective Marketing & Akemi Sue FisherRemember what it felt like to be the underdog. We all remember our first roles, first breaks, first mistakes and the pressure to meet/exceed expectations. Sometimes as an experienced leader we can get frustrated by “these learning moments.” It is important to remember those firsts and remember that people are…Startup13 min readStartup13 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 13, 2019Member-only“There is no such thing as over-communication” With Frances Dewing, CEO of Rubica, and Akemi Sue FisherThere is no such thing as over-communication. When I stepped into the CEO role, I realized that, to keep all departments aligned, I had to communicate the near- and long-term priorities and company vision many times, in many ways, over and over (written, verbal, in person, on calls). I felt…Leadership13 min readLeadership13 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 10, 2019Member-onlyAuthor Sienna Sinclaire: “Think of your staff as a customer”Put your staff first — if you want a good team then put them first and let them know you appreciate them on a regular basis. Don’t be afraid to give someone a raise to keep them or show appreciation. Think of your staff as a customer. If they love…Life Lessons12 min readLife Lessons12 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 7, 2019Member-onlyAuthor Roberta Matuson: “If you don’t toot your own horn, you won’t be heard in a sea of cubicles; Women in particular have a hard time when I tell them they need to do a better job of strategically bragging”If you don’t toot your own horn, you won’t be heard in a sea of cubicles. Women in particular have a hard time when I tell them they need to do a better job of strategically bragging. They find this confusing, as many believe their work should speak for themselves…Startup9 min readStartup9 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 6, 2019Member-onlyMcMillan President Theresa Forman: “There is a time for humility, and there is a time for swagger”There is a time for humility, and there is a time for swagger. I have been told countless in my life that one of my key strengths is my humility, and one of my key weaknesses is my…humility. What I have learned over time is that it is a wonderful…Startup14 min readStartup14 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 6, 2019Member-onlyDiana Edelman: “I believe that in order to be successful, you need to create an excited community”Create community — I believe that in order to be successful, you need community support. People get excited learning about vegan options, attending vegan events, which in turn helps my business be more successful. …Vegan10 min readVegan10 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·May 6, 2019Member-onlyWhy we need to stop looking at it as “ME” but as “WE”, With Michela Tebano & Akemi Sue Fisher…stop looking at it as “ME” but as “WE”. It’s been so hard for women to succeed and be taken seriously that it became instinctive for us to think of only ourselves when trying to get ahead and not look at the bigger picture. Society forced us to develop this…Fashion7 min readFashion7 min read