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Surround yourself with leaders who embody excellence, kindness and fairness. We must create spaces where all can thrive

— Priscilla Baker

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At the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO laureate

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Make it count, because how we use these opportunities now will shape what’s possible for generations of women after us.

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Follow your passion, but understand that passions shift over time, and that’s okay. Balance motherhood and ambition, reflect often, and always be building towards a purposeful legacy.

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