Gratitude doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel after completing the Women’s Leadership Academy. To the incredible staff who poured their hearts into every detail—from organizing transformative sessions to preparing meals that nourished us both physically and emotionally—thank you. To the phenomenal women I stood beside for the last 10 months: your support, resilience, and brilliance lifted me. To the inspiring speakers, mentors, and champions who illuminated the path forward: you’ve shaped the beginning of my leadership journey in ways I never imagined. To my amazing team: I embarked on this journey not just for myself, but for you—to lead with more kindness, empathy, and strength. And finally, to those who’ve reminded me that leading with kindness and empathy isn’t a weakness but a superpower, I carry your lessons with me. Even my 9-year-old son said something after graduation that touched my soul: “Mom, women are different—they care. Can I care too? Even though I’m a boy?” Yes, you can. Emotional intelligence isn’t reserved for one gender or group—it’s a human attribute, and it’s okay to have empathy. Here’s to the journey ahead, one that leads with heart and lifts others to do the same. Thank you, Women’s Leadership Academy, for showing me what’s possible. #WLA#Gratitude #LeadingWithEmpathy #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipJourney
Please join us in congratulating the phenomenal women of Loyola University's Women's Leadership Academy for completing the 10 month program. We are eager to celebrate Cohort 6 this evening at their graduation ceremony! To learn more about WLA please visit, https://wla.loyno.edu/ #WLA #taketheLEAD #WLAC6 #ApplyforCohort7 #CongratsGrads #WomeninBusiness #WomeninLeadership
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1wI love this convo w your son! Mine say the same things. Raising a new generation of strong, emotionally intelligent men!!