Woman Wednesday: Joy


Q and A with Joy from Ondo, Nigeria

“When you’re passionate about something, especially if it’s a good and meaningful pursuit, give it your all.


Q: What are you passionate about?




Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life is to take charge of your own journey early on because you can’t always rely on others to help you.

When you’re passionate about something especially if it’s a good and meaningful pursuit, give it your all. Invest your energy and effort to do it to the best of your ability.



Woman Wednesday: Maria T.


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That, for me, is feminism.

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Woman Wednesday: Joni


Q and A with Joni from Illinois, United States

“Never let a mistake or what you see as failure to stay with you for life. Live, learn, and move forward.


Q: What are you passionate about?




Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: We all will make mistakes along our journey. Learn from them improve and move on. Never let a mistake or what you see as failure to stay with you for life. Live, learn, and move forward.



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Woman Wednesday: Leana


Q and A with Leana from Chicago, Illinois, living in the Washington D.C. Metro Area

“As a wife, mom, and professional, I’ve had to navigate a lot, but staying grounded in what truly matters—my family, my faith, and making a positive impact—has kept me thriving. There’s so much peace and empowerment in choosing to grow intentionally rather than rushing to ‘have it all.’”


Q: What are you passionate about?






Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: Something valuable I’ve learned is the power of integrity and intentionality in everything you do—whether in business, relationships, or personal growth. I’ve discovered that success isn’t just about reaching goals; it’s about the values you uphold along the way. Showing up with authenticity, prioritizing continuous improvement, and genuinely serving others create deeper, more fulfilling results.

From my story, I’d like others to learn that balance is achievable when you align your work, passions, and purpose. As a wife, mom, and professional, I’ve had to navigate a lot, but staying grounded in what truly matters—my family, my faith, and making a positive impact—has kept me thriving. There’s so much peace and empowerment in choosing to grow intentionally rather than rushing to “have it all.”


Q: What does feminism mean to you? 

A: Feminism, to me, is about equality, empowerment, and the freedom for women to live life on their own terms – not terms built by men. It’s not about superiority; it’s about ensuring that women have access to the same opportunities, respect, and autonomy as men.

More so, it means honoring the strength and resilience of the women who’ve come before me, breaking barriers so that my daughter grows up in a world where her voice is valued and her potential is limitless.

Feminism is also about standing against injustice, creating inclusive spaces, and making intentional choices that uplift others. It’s ensuring that women—especially women of color—are heard, respected, and given the tools they need to thrive. For me, it’s about living and working with integrity, love, and progress for all women.


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Woman Wednesday: Patricia


Q and A with Patricia from Phoenix, Arizona

Introduce your self to people. You don’t know which one will be your friend for life.”


Q: What are you passionate about?





Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: 1. Everything happens for the best.

2. Watch your back, hard to know who to trust sometimes.

3. Don’t spend money on art magazine ads. It might be useful if you can afford them monthly for an extended period, but they are thousands of dollars.

4. Write press releases and hope a newspaper publishes them.

5. Be kind, generous, and fair. Compliment and help others. Help now; not later.

6. Smell good.

7. Introduce your self to people. You don’t know which one will be your friend for life.

8. Travel now when you are younger. The less iPhones you buy often, will give you money to travel.

9. Hire self-motivated people. Independent contractors work hard then many employees.

10. In your job, do more than expected to get ahead rather than back-stabbing your coworkers.

11. Be gregarious and playful. Above all, have fun.

12. Write a thank you LETTER or email after an interview stating what you will do for the COMPANY not all your demands. You will be the only one and you most likely will get the job.





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