"My role was to foster business relationships with women and diverse businesses to assist in help in making introductions and serving as a liaison for growth."

"Sometimes in life there are life altering events that help you reshape your perspective and career path."

"In efforts to understand how major fortune brands, non-profits and mid-tier businesses engage and connect with their audiences,"

"We need to understand that no matter what there is always going to be judgment."

"My career started at NASA in the field of logistics."

"This event is a beautiful example of how fashion, influence and service can come together to inspire and ignite lasting change in our communities."

"I was responsible for managing shuttle inventory levels, managing technical resources and project deliverables."

"What really moved me along was what we all witnessed last year, the injustices that were done to the marginalized communities."

"Each step we take, big and small, counts in the journey."

"My story is still being written, and every day is a new day to look at things differently."

"I decided to diversify my skillset and moved to Atlanta to work in the telecommunications sector."

"My lane is being “the career doula,” helping women navigate the significant impact of childbirth on their professional careers."

"I worked in infrastructure project management at Cingular Wireless and AT&T."

"Their market was really targeted to those that really could pay the bills."

"I signed up for email communications of over 150 brands."

"They speak highly of these women and the quality of what they make."

"I have key global pillars which have helped me make a significant social impact."

"Just as a doula is a trained companion who supports another individual through a significant health related experience, such as childbirth"

"l soon discovered all of these brand communications had similarities in common."

"And the story goes that David Selznick’s wife was at the World’s Fair and saw her hats and the hats really depicted the film Gone with the Wind."

"The first that comes to mind is trying to emulate the poses and content strategy of mom influencers on social media."

"I look back at old posts and cringe."

"When new moms return to the workplace, I want to help them combine their careers and motherhood creatively."

"I see today's fashion industry as a mega commercial machine that creates seasonal trends with a frenzied frequent flow of merchandise that is unprecedented."

"I did not feel special or engaged or inspired to take their next step."

"I provide analysis and author content on eliminating racial disparities in maternal health."

"I’ve realized that’s not my lane."

"Recognize that we all have unconscious biases, and remove anything that hinders collaboration and trust"

"I was never talked to about feeding."

"After returning to work from maternity leave, I had to pump in a bathroom stall due to a lack of nursing accommodations from my employer."

"My leadership role in the companies I worked for VP, Disney Consumer Products; Product Development, Levi Strauss & Co.; Buyer, Macy's; Director of Marketing, adidas accessories was to create, lead, and implement products from concept to in-store."

"I was directing the entire process from design, to sourcing, to sell in and sell through in the stores."

"It always ebbs and flows."

"I help progressive, family friendly companies design comfortable and hygienic mother’s rooms."

"EDGE fosters a global network of fashion industry professionals, educators, and the arts."

"For those of us in the industry who support the same principles and philosophy for where the industry should be headed."

"My kids know they always come first, but Mommy values work a great deal."

"My secret is bringing my authentic self into all spaces."

"The events are nationwide and free, which everyone loves."

"I have judged their annual student fashion show and usually publish an editorial piece; review the graduating senior’s portfolio show."

"When you head back to work without being ready to do so, it takes a toll on your mental and physical health."

"There are periods where you are not spending as much time with your kids due to work, and there are times when your work is pushed to the side because you need to walk away from the company."

"My work colleagues know that I believe motherhood makes a professional stronger in the workplace."

"I know what that feels like."

"That's why I created Mompreneur and Me events, which are inclusive parent and child friendly networking events."

"I often hear due to household responsibilities that moms have very little time left for sponsorship and networking."