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Kiana & I in Berkeley, CA during the Illinois College of Optometry Board of Trustee’s meeting. March 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I received this text this morning from my 15 year old daughter:  “Happy International women\u2019s day mom! Thanks for inspiring me and (em)powering me to be my best self everyday! I love and appreciate you ?\u201d
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If you could see the smile on my face and feel the warm energy that spread throughout my body, I guarantee you that you would be smiling too.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me tell you why.  When I was single, I was motivated by ambition to make something of myself and not be dependent on anyone.  Yes, I did work hard and earned a respectable income.  When I got married, my motivation was to make a wonderful life with my husband that also included building my career.  And when my daughter was born, we still continued to work diligently, but there was a higher calling.  I was to serve as an example of being a strong woman, being impactful, being passionate, & being compassionate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My reply back to my daughter: \u201cThank you, my love.  Lots of what I do has YOU as my motivation.  So we have to be strong together. Happy International Women\u2019s Day!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So as we celebrate women\u2019s achievements and create a more gender balanced world, I applaud the women who inspire me and empower me to be my best self everyday.  #BalanceForBetter<\/p>\n

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I received this text this morning from my 15 year old daughter:  “Happy International women\u2019s day mom! Thanks for inspiring me and (em)powering me to be my best self everyday! I love and appreciate you ?\u201d If you could see the smile on my face and feel the warm energy that spread throughout my body,<\/p>\n

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