The article reflects on the author's upbringing in a household led by a strong female role model, Jill, a CEO who balanced her professional responsibilities with family life. The author shares that the lessons learned during their childhood highlight the idea that career success and personal happiness can coexist. By providing a clear example of leadership and balance, the author emphasizes the importance of having both a fulfilling career and personal life. This balance not only shaped their own professional mission but also illustrates the broader impact of positive role models in communities.
My mother taught me that having a meaningful career and making a positive impact aren't mutually exclusive. I saw it firsthand every day.
Being a wife, mother, a boss, and an engaged community member were identities she wove together. These identities were equally important for fulfillment.
We don’t have to choose between career and family. My mom taught me not to feel guilty about prioritizing different things at different times.
The ripple effect of positive modeling extends beyond the family, influencing stories of people like Sherry from Oklahoma, who pursued her ambitions.
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