Happy International Day of the Girl! Because I do not have daughters (but two handsome sons) I am honored to share with you a photo of one of my beautiful, bright, and creative nieces. This is my God Daughter Emily, on her graduation day last year from Oregon State University in Bend, Oregon (I took this photo on her dad's property at Camp Sherman. Gorgeous country!) When I think of Emily and my young nieces Kalena and Isla, I am hopeful for the future. I've been working a lot with millennials recently, and I think they are some of the smartest and most perceptive people I've met. If I could give my younger self a little piece of advice, I'd say, "Don't let anyone make you feel insignificant or unintelligent or unworthy. Never stop going after your dream because of a bad experience either at school, on the job, or in your personal life. Usually those bad experiences have less to do with you and your talents, and more to do with the other person's insecurities. The world needs strong independent thinkers like my nieces and the many millennials I've had the pleasure of working with. Do. Not. Give. Up. And share your talents with good organizations empowering women and children around the world like
@cofiakids to name just one. Every day should be
#DayoftheGirl !
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