The State of women institute presented an amazing opportunity to me to be a speaker at their Amplifying Her Voice Mother’s Day “In Moms We Trust” ” summit celebrating moms and women from around the world, held virtually May 11 – 13 2021.
A couple of my favorite responses from the interview with
State of the Women Institute
Who is your role model, and why?
Maya Angelou. She inspires me with her ambition and passion in fights against prejudices and discrimination and taking charge of your own life. I live by her famous words: “Try to live your life in a way that you will not regret years of useless virtue and inertia and timidity. Take up the battle, take it up! It’s yours, this is your life this is your world.”
What do you think are some of the most pressing issues facing moms, families, and caregivers today?
The most pressing issues facing moms today are about conflicting priorities and judgements. As moms rise to their independent statuses they are asked to step down, reminding them of their role as caregivers; they are judged for forgetting their primary role; and are made to feel sorry for giving their careers and their ambitions the top priority they deserve.
