


She’s Brilliant! Claudette Ndayininahaze
Claudette Ndayininahaze, Co-founder, In Her Presence How important has mentorship been in your career? “Having a mentor has been so important to me as an immigrant. I needed a coach to help me navigate the system, because I didn’t know how it worked. I needed help...
She’s Brilliant! Kelly Towle
Kelly Towle, Founder/Owner, Plucked Fresh Salsa What are your top strategies for success? “There are two strategies that I believe have been crucial in growing my business: honesty and hustle. I don’t mince words, and I think my customers and business partners...
She’s Brilliant! Kathie Leonard
Kathie Leonard, President and CEO, Auburn Manufacturing What have you learned about the responsibilities of leadership in a time of crisis? “I’ve found that leading during a crisis requires a huge amount of energy — not just to react, but to not overreact to each...
She’s Brilliant! Mary Larkin
Mary Larkin, President, Diversified Communications What have you learned about the responsibilities of leadership in a time of crisis? “Covid-19 has really driven home the importance of leading with purpose. For me, the most important thing was to accept the situation...