International Women’s Day: An Interview
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Achievements and Insights
Between them they manage, orchestrate, lead & make vital decisions. This year for International Women’s Day, we decided to interview 3 of our women employee’s to find out what IWD, and its theme #EmbraceEquity, means to them.
Question 1: What does IWD and its theme #EmbraceEquity, mean to you?
International Women’s Day for me is an opportunity to celebrate women, our achievements, resourcefulness, and bravery.
#EmbraceEquity for me is about honouring authenticity, actively supporting differences, doing what’s right, not what it’s easy, showing empathy and just be kind.
Question 2: What are you most proud of?
I’m proud of the challenges I’ve overcome in raising two wonderful daughters as a young single mother. If I had to do it all over again, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
Question 3: Which powerful woman do you admire the most?
It will have to be Oprah… her strength, resilience and courage are truly remarkable. Her dedication to empower women from impoverished backgrounds through education and the way she uses her voice to stand against child and women abuse are just a few of the reasons I admire her.
Question 1: What does IWD and its theme #EmbraceEquity, mean to you?
International Women’s Day in my opinion is a day to celebrate all women globally. It’s about recognising our achievements, finding, and celebrating our values and being made to feel valued and more importantly being part of a tribe that promotes gender equality. Raising the bar to support each other and be women’s greatest cheerleaders.
Question 2: What are you most proud of?
I would have to say hands down, I am most proud of being a Mum to my beautiful daughter Amy. From very small beginnings arriving at 14 weeks early to a very independent and sassy 8-year-old, she has taken me on one of the greatest and most fulfilling journeys of my life to date, not to mention unexpected! I’m excited for what’s to come!
Question 3: Which powerful woman do you admire the most?
There are 2 powerful women I really admire. The first one is my Mum! A powerhouse, always thinking of and helping other people, from family to her community, always there at a moment’s notice when you need her.
I really admire Michelle Obama as a powerful woman too. I think she is an inspiration to all women as carved out a very successful career for herself, while raising 2 young children and becoming the First Lady, all while keeping her feet firmly on the ground and being the best version of herself. Her book is really worth a read!
Question 1: What does IWD and its theme #EmbraceEquity, mean to you?
International Women’s Day is a day to acknowledge and honour the women’s rights movement globally and a day to celebrate the women in all our lives. #EmbraceEquity for me is about cultivating a mindset that promises inclusivity and a shot at equal opportunities.
Question 2: What are you most proud of?
Moving to a new country and starting from scratch.
Question 3: Which powerful woman do you admire the most?
Jacinda Ardern & Kamala Harris – A small percentage of the world’s leaders are women. Leaders like these two are unafraid, bold, and live life on their terms. One was the youngest female prime minister of a country and the other rose through ranks being a child of immigrant parents. They’re indeed an inspiration!