"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." - Marie Currie

“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” - Margaret Thatcher

"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” — John C. Maxwell.

“Well-behaved women rarely make history!” - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

“Sometimes you have to create your own opportunities” - Unknown

“T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego.” - In Diné Bizaad (Navajo language) meaning “It’s up to you.”

While we all come from different backgrounds, it's the acknowledgment of how our unique stories and challenges can connect with others facing similar struggles that truly matter…

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." -Marcus Aurelius

"You get the behavior you tolerate" - Mark Manson from the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

“What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you FLY” – Erin Hanson

"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude." - Valerie’s personal adaptation of a quote by Maya Angelou

“Don't take no for an answer” - Weeks Group LLC

Nameless, and faceless judgement from those we don’t know doesn’t tend to affect us as much as those coming from someone we actually do know…

“Take the time it takes, to take less time.” - Unknown

“Train for misery and embrace the pain. This is my approach, because you know you’ll experience it in the mountains. I want to find my limits…Average efforts yields average results.”

Endure by Cameron Hanes