Honoring Divas with Grit and Resilience
Storytelling has the power to inspire, transform, and connect us. That’s why I’ve co-authored four collaborative books—and why I’m incredibly proud that my fifth book, released in 2024, became a bestseller. That milestone is exciting, but the real magic isn’t in the title—it’s in the stories themselves.
Each book carries a theme, weaving together voices on a shared mission. This one, in particular, is a testament to grit, resilience, and leadership. To honor my fellow divas, I’m sharing my personal takeaways—because within these pages, I found the exact messages I needed at the right time.
And I hope you do, too. Because the lessons in these stories aren’t just for business—they’re for life itself. Let’s dive in. 💜
1️⃣ Overcoming Adversity & Embracing Change
Michelle Zeiser, PhD – Turn hardship into a legacy of strength. Your resilience paves the way for future generations.
Dr. Rebecca Niemeyer Rens – Learn how unexpected opportunities create transformational impact.
Liz Luckette – Embrace duality, focus on your why, and build a strategy.
Linda Lingo – Have courage to align your career with your values.
📌 Takeaway: Life’s detours can lead to our greatest transformations.
2️⃣ Leadership is a Responsibility—Not a Title
Marva Sadler – Leadership means lifting others. Remove your ego and shape the culture.
Victoria Vojnovich – Sponsorship isn’t a buzzword—it’s a verb.
Kathleen Caldwell – Becoming an expert is the next level of leadership.
Michelle Beauchamp – Lean into the journey. Celebrate the power of Gratitude, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity.
📌 Takeaway: True leadership is about influence, impact, and investing in others.
3️⃣ The Power of Mindset, Resilience, and Self-Awareness
Lynell Green – Master the art of getting out of your own way.
Bonnie Lynn – The importance of self-actualization.
Cathy Derksen – Collaboration > Competition Building community creates impact.
Catherine Kerr – Warrior Women in Leadership. Remember the DRIVE method: "I must... so that."
📌 Takeaway: The biggest transformations begin within—by shifting our mindsets and trusting ourselves.
4️⃣ The Human Side of Success: Navigating Grief, Equity, and Purpose
Suzanne Jabour – Understand how grief can be handled better as leaders and in life.
Debra Duran – The imperative for health equity.
Kolleen Chesley – How burnout and misalignment impact women in business.
Betsy Rosenberg – If something doesn’t exist, create it.
📌 Takeaway: Leadership isn’t just about success—it’s about humanity, purpose, and leaving a legacy.
The only one missing was my story, I hope you can grab a copy to read about my take on embracing your Inner D.I.V.A! It is available on Kindle and my chapter takes less than 10 minutes to read and features my ‘Womanifesto’ to inspire you!
Key Lessons That Stood Out to Me
If I had to distill everything into three core takeaways, they would be:
1️⃣ Transformation starts from within. Self-awareness and mindset shifts are everything.
2️⃣ Leadership is about action. Sponsorship, lifting others, and leading yourself first.
3️⃣ Community and connection matter. Collaboration fuels growth. Burnout is real—support systems help navigate it. Together we can do more.
Why I Took the Time to Share This…..
It’s easy to celebrate the launch of a book. But more than that, I wanted to honor the women beside me in the book and in my life.
💡 Here’s my challenge to you:
Reach out to a woman who has impacted your life.
Consider ways you can share your story to inspire others.
Build your own network of resilience.
Celebrate your success!
If you find just one story that inspires you—that is enough.
Seeing our book and our faces light up Times Square for 24 hours was an incredible honor! But my greatest achievement? My daughters already think I’m famous.
One day, they’ll understand that my true legacy isn’t about recognition—it’s about pursuing my mission. A mission to spark success by embracing my divine gifts, honoring my journey, inspiring others as I have been inspired, holding space for my vision, and most importantly, taking action.
And you can do the same. I can’t wait to hear your story! 💜
