Katherine Graham, CEO Washington Post Graham’s rise to publishing leadership was something “thrust upon” her. Following her husband’s death from suicide depression, Katherine had chosen to fill her husband’s shoes as the Post’s publisher. Katherine had no idea of the greatness ahead of her but as stated in her autobiography “Personal History”, “What I essentially […]
Mary Kay Ash, Founder Mary Kay Cosmetics: Probably one of the most significant impressions left upon women’s opportunities to succeed in business was from the positive and giving attitude of Mary Kay Ash. Mary Kay entered the world of selling for a company called Stanley Home Products. Throughout her career she won numerous awards and […]
“Life-fulfilling work is never about the money — when you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.” – Eileen Fisher, fashion designer