32 Empowering Words Women Should Remember
written by FWTW Editors
The speakers at Women in Energy did not disappoint. From courageous stories, vulnerable moments and high-energy panels, we thought it was only necessary to share our best moments and key takeaways shared by speakers.
1. "You have the power to stand naked and be 100% who you are." - Kelly Tomblin, CEO of Jamaica Public Service Company Limited
2. "Nothing drains your energy more than comparing yourself to other people."- Nicole Campbell, Founder of AIM Educational Services
3. "The moment you can accept failure is when you will be able to excel." - Odetta Rockhead-Kerr, Associate Vice President, Sutherland Global Services
4. "Everything you need to know to fulfil your purpose & passion is inside you." - T'shura Gibbs, Regional Director (West), Jamaica Public Service Company Limited
5. "Get happy for you! You can't be happy for yourself, if you don't know yourself" - Natalie Taylor Lue-Fung, Chief Visionary Officer, Wealth Improvement Network
6. "The glare of the light won't kill you, your eyes will adjust." - Ethnie Miler-Simpson, CEO, Zinergy International Group Ltd.
7. "We weren't born to small up ourselves. We were born to SHINE." - Hon. Olivia 'Babsy' Grange MP, CD, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports
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8. "Never think you've arrived. Remember it's a constant journey of mastery." - Tasha Manley, Chief Compliance Officer, Jamaica National Bank
“Never think you’ve arrived. Remember it’s a constant journey of mastery.”
9. "Life isn't guaranteed to be easy for anyone. It doesn't matter where you come from." - Ayisha Richards-McKay, Business Development Manager, Sportsmax Limited
10. "Choose the source of your power wisely." - Tshani Jaja, Marketing Manager, Global Directories
11. "Women who succeed don't acknowledge the 'glass ceiling' they just get things done!" - Sam Abdalla, New Fortress Energy
“Women who succeed don’t acknowledge the ‘glass ceiling’ they just get things done!”
12. "Negative thoughts coming at you ... SWERVE!' - Nicole Campbell, Founder of AIM Educational Services
13. "Women must be players, coaches in the game of life. When we choose to participate, the game is played fairly." - Hon. Olivia 'Babsy' Grange MP, CD, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports
14. "In addition to your "to-do list" make a "to-be" list." - Nsombi Jaja, President, Quality Management Consultancy
“In addition to your “to-do list” make a “to-be” list.”
15. "Don't allow anyone to throw cold water on your dreams - take action." - Nsombi Jaja
16. "You have to be able to dispense positivity in the atmosphere in order to reap positive results." - Chorvelle Johnson
17. " Sometimes it takes a tragic situation for us to realize we have to take care of ourselves." - Winsome Callum, Director of Corporate Communications, Jamaica Public Service Company Limited
18. "We must adapt a holistic mindset." - Dr. Claire Nelson, Founder and President, Institute of Caribbean Studies
“Women’s competence will shut up men.”
19. "If you want something badly, you'll find that power to make it happen." - Lesley Goldwasser, Oscar Winner and Managing Director, GreensLedge
20. "Women's competence will shut up men." - Dr. Wayne Henry, Chairman and Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica
21. Don't be afraid to seek help to go where you want to go." - Erica Simmons, CEO of Simble LLC
22. "We cannot embark on this journey alone, we need help." - Rochelle Cameron, VP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, FLOW
23. "What's the point of life if you have never failed." - Rochelle Cameron, VP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, FLOW
24. "Make time to nourish your soul" - Camille Facey, Attorney-at-Law, Facey Law
“We cannot embark on this journey alone, we need help.”
25. "Economic independence gives you the opportunity to speak truth to power." - Attorney-at-Law, Facey Law
26. "Don't look down on anything you asked to do - grasp it with both hands." - Attorney-at-Law, Facey Law
27. "Honour your choices." - Kelly Tomblin, CEO of Jamaica Public Service Company Limited
28. "Your biggest competitive advantage is having business acumen." - Odette Reynolds, VP, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety, Jamaica Energy Partners
29. "When women come together and have meaningful dialogue, we are powerful." Tishan Lee, Head of Marketing and Research, Jamaica Public Service Company Limited
30. "There is no set time to find your purpose and passion, it is when you are ready." - Odetta Rockhead-Kerr, Associate Vice President, Sutherland Global Services
31. "Don't belong, participate." - Ingrid Christian-Baker, General Manager, Jamaica Private Power Company
32. "When you are coming out of your comfort zone - you are going to need your tribe." - Rochelle Cameron, VP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, FLOW
