Leadership is about encouraging women to break their silence and tell their stories to the world.

I couldn't find anyone doing something about the astounding injustices women were experiencing, so I decided to do something myself. I cannot tell you how many people ridiculed my efforts.

The single thing all women need in the world is inspiration, and inspiration comes from storytelling.

By accepting what the external structures have told us we need to do, we have given the power of our realities and ourselves to others. It is time to tell a new story for women, and that can only start with women.

Being a leader for me is about having the courage to speak the truth, and live the truth, despite attempts to silence our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.

Every woman must own her story; otherwise we are all part of the silence.