Category: Wednesday Women
WEDNESDAY WOMEN: Real women in real time. People you’d like to meet.
Joy, Neuroscientist, Manhattan
Joy’s advice to her 18 year old self: The same questions that you’re asking yourself now don’t go away. What you are most interested in, passionate about, you think you should know a... Read More
Maria, NYC Pride Organizer/Jack of All Trades, Midtown
Maria’s advice to her 18 year old self: Relationships should not change who you are. If they do, it’s a toxic relationship and you need to get out. Emotional abuse is real. Even when you a... Read More
Hiroko, Graphic Designer/Independent Media Producer, Midtown
Hiroko’s advice to her 18 year old self: America is a place where dreams come true. Dream big. Everyday find something that sparks joy. To learn more about Hiroko and her work, click here.... Read More
Irene, Tour Guide, Blogger/Vlogger, Riverside Park Sculpture Garden
Irene’s advice to her 18 year old self: You don’t need to be an adult right away. I always wanted to be grown up when I was a teenager, but responsibilities are not so easy. Don’t gr... Read More
Ashley, Accessibility Clerk, NYC Primary Elections
Ashley’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t worry so much about all of it. Things don’t start really mattering until after college. That doesn’t mean you should be a jerk ... Read More
Deborah, Century (100 mile) Cyclist, all 5 boros, NYC
Deborah’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t be as afraid as you are. You’re going to figure everything out just fine.... Read More
Anne, Infrastructure Developer, escaping the West Village for a weekend
Anne’s advice to her 18 year old self: Use less drugs. Wait until your 30s to get married. Don’t care so much how you look.... Read More
Donalie, Career Coach, vacationing in New York City
Donalie’s advice to her 18 year old self: Believe in yourself. Trust your instincts, because invariably, they’re right. Every time I’ve gone against my instincts, it’s been a b... Read More