We asked some of the brightest folks in the community to open up to us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Kimberly Swett | Entrepreneur & Travel Creator

I was born, raised, and educated in Nashville, so I’m what they call a unicorn. After completing my education at Fisk University with a degree in Political Science, I embarked on a career in campaign management and fundraising, traversing various locations across the country. Throughout a 15-year career on the road, my passion for exploration and discovery never waned. With each campaign, I made it a point to immerse myself in the local culture and experience everything the area had to offer. Upon returning to Nashville and meeting my husband, who shared my love for travel, my adventures took on a new dimension. Together, we explored numerous countries across four continents, Read more>>

Divyaa Ravishankar | Actor/Influencer and Corporate Strategist

Growing up in a South Asian Indian household with conservative Hindu family values instilled in me a strong sense of discipline and respect for tradition. Education was always prioritized, leading me to approach learning with dedication and perseverance. Professionally, this background has driven me to work hard, value integrity, and strive for excellence. My outlook on life is shaped by a balance of modern aspirations and cultural roots, emphasizing resilience, humility, and the importance of community and family. Read more>>

Kay Kent | Co-Editor-In Chief at Girlhood Magazine

So, I’m actually from a small town in Southern New Jersey! My hometown is even smaller, in fact, a lot of people don’t even know where or what it is; Everyone knows everyone there and it’s like a pretty tight knit community. It’s very much family oriented and has a lot of history to it. In my opinion, there’s nothing really special there, other than that it could be a good place to live if you have a small family. Growing up, and even still to this day, my dad always encouraged me to try my best and to advocate for issues I really thought needed to be brought to the public attention. During the COVID-19 quarantine, feminism really caught my eye. Before doing some researching, I really did not know what it was; All I knew was that it was something having to do with “girl power”. Read more>>