Category: Wednesday Women
WEDNESDAY WOMEN: Real women in real time. People you’d like to meet.
Jena, Constantly Inventing Myself Anew, Met Museum
Jena’s advice to her 18 year old self: Always live life true to yourself. If things get tough, know that it’s temporary. The two most important things I wish I knew when I was a kid. It would have... Read More
Deon, Childcare, Central Park
Deon’s advice to her 18 year old self: I would have wished for wisdom. Listening. Because if I had listened more, I feel like I would be in a much better place. Knowledge. Understanding. Love more. ... Read More
Harshana, Perfumer, Times Square
Harshana’s advice to her 18 year old self: I was a very cheerful and wonderful person. I was so happy with no worries. I didn’t take anything or anyone that hurts me into my heart. I loved being w... Read More
Chelsea, Comedian, the Garment District
Chelsea’s advice to her 18 year old self: I think about all the time I’ve spent living in Regret Town or living in the past. My advice is don’t be afraid to ask for stuff. There were so many thi... Read More
Martha, Ob-Gyn, Uptown Manhattan
Martha’s advice to her 18 year old self: Enjoy what you’re doing at the time. Don’t be frightened. Don’t always agree. My life turned out completely differently than I expected at that time. I... Read More
Elise, Creator of Safe Spaces, Bryant Park
Elise’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t feel like you have to have it all figured out right now…or ever. Everything you experience in life is going to contribute to whatever happens to you... Read More
Jamie, MBA, Midtown
Jamie’s advice to her 18 year old self: I was just discovering myself and I often filtered my thoughts. Bottom line is just be you. People will love you or hate you and it’s fine either way. Find ... Read More
Lissette, Professor of Molecular Biology, Midtown
Lisette’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t worry so much. Live more freely. Don’t think too hard. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Celebrate yourself more. I don’t think I used to laugh th... Read More