Leva Celebrates Women’s History Month
The theme of Women’s History day on March 8th is Choose to Challenge. We will be honoring that theme all month long by highlighting and celebrating women, both contemporary and historical, that have challenged societal norms and traditions. These leaders created opportunities for a brighter future for themselves and women following in their footsteps.
Stephanie Lampkin
Founder and CEO of Blendoor
“I fear that there are many people in this world (including myself) who may never be able to reach their full potential, due to poverty, homophobia, sexism, racism, and many other isms.”
Emily Weiss
Founder and CEO of Glossier
“You can make a million excuses for why something didn't go well, but ultimately, just fix it and get on with it. Be a solutions person.”
Bozoma Saint John
CMO of Netflix
“You cannot be great in pieces. You can only be great as your full, whole self.”
Rachel Haurwitz
Co-Founder and CEO of Caribou Biosciences
“I’m not sure if I face more discrimination because of my age or my gender.”
Anne Wojcicki
Co-Founder and CEO, 23andMe
“The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example.”
Emma McIlroy
Co-Founder and CEO of Wildfang
“We wanted to create a brand that made women feel braver, and bolder and didn't put them in a box.”
Nikki McIver-Brown
Certified Nurse Midwife
“Black Women have always been and will always be the leaders to address healthcare disparities facing black women.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court Justice
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Sara Blakely
Founder and CEO of Spanx, Philanthropist
"Failures are life’s way of nudging you and letting you know you are off course. Trying new things and not being afraid to fail along the way are more important than what you learn in school."
Helen Hamilton Gardener
Writer, Suffragist, Government Employee
“This religion and the Bible require of woman everything, and give her nothing. They ask her support and her love, and repay her with contempt and oppression.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady and United Nations Delegate
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”