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When She Had to Learn an Entirely New Skill

Starting as a beginner again after years of experience.

Quote Stephanie Whitehead, Academy Program Manager on Influential Women

Learning typing from scratch, excelling to 70wpm with proficiency, opened a top Administrative position after being a laborer for years!

Stephanie Whitehead, Academy Program Manager, Prison Fellowship Ministries
Quote Lauri Arntsen, Marketing Branding Consultant /  Fine Artist on Influential Women

I have always been creatively curious. That being said, I cannot stick to just one thing...ever! My career has spanned from graphic design to fine art to robotics, and most recently publishing and storytelling. I hope to write a book about my journey one day.

Lauri Arntsen, Marketing Branding Consultant / Fine Artist, Private Practice
Quote Suzanne Banas, Ph.D., Ed Tech Educator & Adjunct Professor on Influential Women

I was an all type of science teacher but decided to change to being an ed tech teacher. I just not only needed to know computer science, but coding, engineering, robotics, construction, plumbing, electrical content as well. It has been an exciting learning experience.

Suzanne Banas, Ph.D., Ed Tech Educator & Adjunct Professor, Somerset College Preparatory Academy South
Quote Susan Keup, Manager Quality Management/ ISO Lead Auditor on Influential Women

Being open to learning has been one of the greatest drivers of my professional growth in the manufacturing industry. When the opportunity arose to learn SolidWorks and AutoCAD, I embraced it, and those skills later enabled me to communicate effectively with engineers, strengthening collaboration and earning the respect of both colleagues and customers.

Susan Keup, Manager Quality Management/ ISO Lead Auditor, RB Royal Industries, Inc.
Quote Nefertari Council, Founder and Brand Architect & Creative Strategist on Influential Women

One of the greatest lessons I've learned as a founder is that leadership means becoming a student again, especially when the next generation brings insights you don't. As we build the CBA Spotlight app, I've intentionally empowered my Gen Z daughters to lead the creative vision, including our exclusive in-app anime series, proving that innovation grows when you're willing to let others lead.

Nefertari Council, Founder and Brand Architect & Creative Strategist, CBA Media Group