Women hold up half the sky. -Chinese proverb

Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work. If your dream is only about you, it's too small. -Ava Marie DuVernay

Creativity is energy. It's a precious energy, and it's something to be protected. -Ava Marie DuVernay

On this wondrous day let’s celebrate women in all places and circumstance for everything we do—give voice to women’s inherent creativity and day-to-day lives, acknowledge women’s vast contribution to others, applaud women’s empathy and voice to the underserved, ill-used, unhoused, trafficked.

I am an American citizen fortunate to start a family business on my own terms and live the "American dream", despite being female. Over time together with committed, homegrown workers we built the footings of a company culture based on mutual respect, teamwork, forthright problem-solving, sound financials. Training, mentoring, giving back keep the cycle alive.

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