Name: Leslie Short
What does it mean to have a voice? Understanding your inner power and what you will and will not except. Understanding your limits; not for what you can do, but for what you will allow others to do or determine for you. Understanding as you continue to grow your voice will change.
Name: Sheela Pai
What does it mean to have a voice? It means accepting and finding the beauty in all parts of yourself and your history.
How did you find your voice?When I fell in love with running after over a year of struggling emotionally. I not only found a healthy outlet for all those feelings but I also met so many people in the incredible NYC running community who openly and eloquently shared their life challenges, making me feel comfortable to do the same.
Name: Jerlyn Thomas
What does it mean to have a voice? Being your authentic self despite marching to your own drum or dancing to your own beat.
How did you find your voice? By seeking purpose, running into some barriers, and learning to fail. I think my voice has always been there. It just assumed no one else wanted to hear it.
Name: Caroline Owusu-Ansah
What does it mean to have a voice? Say what you mean and mean what you say.
How did you find your voice? I listened to my needs for a change, instead of others. I followed my gut; Stopped doubting myself; Stopped being afraid. I just went for it.
Name: Perla Brito Hometown: Taxco, Mexico Current Residence: Alpharetta, GA What does it mean to have a voice? To have a say in your life. To decide for yourself and have the control of your life in your hands. How did you find your voice? I gained control of my life by putting myself first and listening Read more about In Perla’s shoes: Tomar las Reindas[…]
Name: Heather Schultz Hometown: Born in Seoul, South Korea Grew Up: Farmingdale, NY Current Residence: Rockville Centre, NY What does it mean to have a voice? Being fearless and vulnerable; embracing your personal power How did you find your voice? By practicing self-love and forgiveness, leaning into my discomfort and approaching life wholeheartedly. What event or series of events led Read more about In Heather’s shoes: Learning to Love Myself.[…]
Name: Elise-Christelle Woappi (prefers Elise) Hometown: Born in Cameroon Grew up: Hanover, Pennsylvania Current Residence: Manhattan What does it mean to have a voice? To be able to express yourself without setback and accomplish success despite the challenges you might face. How did you find your voice? I focused on developing my mental and emotional health so Read more about In Elise’s shoes : Becoming Confident, Bold, and Successful[…]
Name: Monique Pinkney Hometown: Washington, DC Current Residence: Severn, Maryland What does it mean to have a voice? Having the courage to tell your story. How did you find your voice? Writing. I started my first blog, A Day In The Life Of A Mo(del) in 2009 to share my experiences in the Big Apple pursuing a Read more about In Monique’s shoes: Never Say Never[…]
Name : Shemeka Denise Hometown: Dirty South by way of Harlem Current Residence: Brooklyn What does it mean to have a voice? Being unafraid to audaciously speak, live, and act on your convictions How did you find your voice? Two words: Trial and Tribulation. What event or series of events led to you finding your Read more about In Shemeka’s shoes: The Shelter WithIN the Storm[…]
Since I was a little girl I always loved to draw. At first, my mother and my uncles thought I would be a fashion designer when I grew up because I was always drawing very detailed outfits. My mother was a seamstress and her brothers were pattern drafters for the fashion industry, so it made sense Read more about In Cindy’s shoes: Designer, Dreamer, and Finally entrepreneur[…]