Sitting there and listening to the stories of the women who made it…who dreamt and achieved…who struggled…who challenged… AND who succeeded was an unmatched feeling.
It was a moment of power. A moment of strong belief. A rush of motivation. And a sign to act.
The panel discussion at PepsiCo’s “She Works Wonders” event hosted some of the so many influential Egyptian women, including the first shipmaster Marwa ElSelehdar, former member of the Egyptian parliament Dr. Marianne Amir, managing director at Talabat Hadeer Shalaby, fashion designer and brand owner Farida Temraz, and last but not least, head of HR PepsiCo Nanise Fahmy.
The panelists were so influential. They shared their journeys, turning points, and gave advice to promising Egyptian women and girls.
When asked about the one trait or thing that got them where they are, their answer was:
It is indeed of the most important keys to success.
Listening to what they had to say, we thought so much about you and wanted to share the inspiring words we heard. So, we gathered some of the most influential ones for you.
You need to know when to stop, when to take a break, and when to ask for help and realize you need it -Marwa El Selehdar
When you’re on top of the wave, just jump right in the ocean! Don’t be scared if there’s something you do not know! You can google it or ask someone. Just don’t be scared! – Hadeer Shalaby
No one has it all. You just need to learn how to set your priorities – Nanise Fahmy
You don’t have to be the smartest or the most hardworking, you just have to be consistent and sustainable. – Nanise Fahmy
Start where you are and do whatever you can wholeheartedly and use all the resources you have – Marianne Azir
Persistence is very important. Let nothing stop you, not marriage, not children, not money. Nothing! As long as you have the knowledge and science, you’ll get there. – Farida Temraz
If you don’t do that now, then when? And if not you, then who? – Farida Temraz
