Today is International Women's Day, what an honor today for all women! 🎉
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When I opened my own firm nearly ten years ago I did not know what lay ahead. I remember taking professional photos for my website and the photographer saying “don’t look too innocent, don’t look too pretty, and maybe wear a pantsuit to look tough.”
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What was a woman lawyer supposed to act like? As a woman, there are already inherent biases we face and now I was expected to fit into a mold for what a female attorney should be to have success.
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I read a quote by Anne Sweeney the co-chair of Disney media networks that said “define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.”
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So that’s what I did. I tuned out the noise and worked hard and created my own rules about being a successful female attorney.
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I have grown a lot in these years as has my practice. I work hard and trust myself and since then nothing has stood in my way.
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If you are a woman looking to start your own business don’t let fear or the unknown stop you.
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Work hard, set your goals, and listen to yourself on how to achieve them.
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"Don't be afraid of your fears. They're not there to scare you. They're there to let you know that something is worth it."