In Oscar’s 95-year history, only 7 women have been nominated for Best Director. Only three have won.
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Results7As TikTok’s global brand architect, Belle Baldoza builds a culture of passion
‘Success never comes easy—the reward you eventually get is commensurate to the amount of hard work and determination you put into it.’
URC International’s Mian David on how women can claim their seat at the table
‘It takes a lot of courage to lean forward. We need to speak up and sometimes speak a little bit louder to be heard.’
Chroma VP Carmela Bocanegra on how women make companies better
‘I think women leaders are more meticulous, organized and give more attention to detail than men. Therefore we get things done faster and better.’
Lawyer Simonette Sibal-Pulido on why successful women shouldn’t have to be ‘super women’
‘What derails women in their careers is conceding to the expectation of society that a successful woman is a super woman. It is a disservice to us women because we perpetuate the unequal social structure.’
Entrepreneur Pepper Pineda-Henson shines a happy light on home accessories
‘Know your ‘why.’ When things get tough, going back to why you started this business will power you through the hard times.’
How museologist Dr. Ana Labrador learned to navigate power structures in academe and heritage management
‘In most arts and heritage institutions, men tend to get the top positions and women are made to produce outcomes that will make the men look good.’