The women who were honored at the Influential Business Women event at the Signature Grand in Davie on Friday. This year's honorees come from a variety of backgrounds, but all have worked diligently to achieve their goals.
Here’s a sampling of the inspirational advice they shared:
"To thrive in life, you need 3 bones: A wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone." - Vicky Garcia, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel representative.
"Always elevate the women around you. And if they’re better than you, God bless them." -Rachel Sapoznik, Sapoznik Insurance.
"There is no work life balance. It's a myth. Don’t feel guilty." - Kathleen Cannon, United Way of Broward County
"The Golden Rule: Do unto other as you would have the do unto you" - Danielle Williams, Oceans 234
"Be the change you want to see." - Marie Gill, M. Gill & Associates
"Define your sky. If you want to be CEO of a Fortune 500 company, never let any one say you can't do it." - Romaine Seguin, Americas Region, UPS
"If at first you don't succeed, learn from it and try again." - Jacqueline Travisano, Nova Southeastern University
"Always remember where you came from. Stay true to who you are. Never compromise your integrity." - Wendy Beck, Norwegian Cruise Line
"Enjoy what you do. Work hard. And surround yourself with good people." - Debbie Kohl, Broward Bank of Commerce
"Always say, ‘Yes, I'll try again.’" - Mary Andrews, Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services
"Help everyone, especially those behind you." - Maria Julia Mas-Blet, KR Financial Services
"People will never remember what you said. People will never remember what you did. But people never forget how you made them feel." - Eris Sandler, BankUnited
"Believe you can achieve the unimaginable and follow your faith." - Catherine Smith, Brightstar Corp.
"Learn from everyone … be that mentor to others and bring them through the ranks." - K ara Stearns Sharp, Kaufman Rossin Group
"Find your strengths and surround yourself with the very best people." - Elaine Bucher, Gunster
"Love what you do. Your passion will be contagious. And success will follow you." - Sissy DeMaria, Kreps DeMaria Public Relations & Marketing
"Work hard, take risks and think big, but most importantly, be kind and amazing things will happen." - Marilyn Holifield, Holand & Knight
"When you are looking for a leader, find that person who treats the janitor the same as the CEO." - Cheryl Wilke, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It’s the courage to continue that counts." - Gabrielle Finley-Hazle, Florida Medical Center
"Embrace the belief that likeability is an invaluable asset." - Ruth Spiegel, Cold Stone Creamery
"Just do a fraction of what everyone was has spoken about here today." - Laura Kozelouzek,
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