I 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…

Guilt 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…

Remember 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…

There 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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

…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…