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Behind every title is a story — of courage, reinvention, and grit. How She Did It is a collection of real stories from real women in Influential Women who took the leap, changed the game, and shaped their own paths.

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Praveena Gregory profile on Influential Women Xiomara Rosvita  Collins Moreno profile on Influential Women Amie Hicks profile on Influential Women Kelly Sutton profile on Influential Women

The Legacy She Wants to Leave Behind

Looking beyond achievements to the impact she hopes to make.

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Amanda Martin profile on Influential Women Robin  Sayles  Upshur profile on Influential Women Sandra Lee Place profile on Influential Women Danette Akana profile on Influential Women

The Tradition She Chose to Break

Challenging expectations to build a better future for herself or others.

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Sheri Henry profile on Influential Women Ashley Lackey profile on Influential Women Alyson Vasconcellos profile on Influential Women Kristy Mandour profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Recover Faster From Disappointment

Building emotional resilience without becoming discouraged.

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Amanda Lankford profile on Influential Women Brittany Barth profile on Influential Women Melissa Darrington profile on Influential Women Ellen Crane profile on Influential Women

The Hardest Promise She Ever Kept to Herself

Following through on a commitment that changed her life.

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Shannon Horne profile on Influential Women Helen Brison profile on Influential Women Heather Dae profile on Influential Women Latasha Babb profile on Influential Women

When Success Created Unexpected Challenges

Navigating the pressure that came after achieving a major goal.

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Claire Hart profile on Influential Women Elaine Culbertson profile on Influential Women Michelle  R. Gray profile on Influential Women Dr. Dale Laing-Hall profile on Influential Women

Learning to Lead People Who Were Older or More Experienced

Earning respect without pretending to have all the answers.

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Tracy Queensberry profile on Influential Women Jeanette Karnas profile on Influential Women Temeka Swims profile on Influential Women LeeAnn "Lily" Ericksen profile on Influential Women

The Time She Bet on an Unpopular Idea

Trusting her instincts despite skepticism.

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Lubicristin Lora profile on Influential Women Erica  Nicole Roper profile on Influential Women Courtni Hughes-Bochenek profile on Influential Women Tatiana Dagraca profile on Influential Women

How She Found Opportunity in an Industry Everyone Else Was Leaving

Seeing possibility where others only saw obstacles.

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Lori Croy profile on Influential Women Candace Singh profile on Influential Women Shandrika S. May profile on Influential Women Marianna Chrysiliou profile on Influential Women

The Season She Almost Gave Up

What convinced her to keep going when quitting seemed easier.

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Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn profile on Influential Women Dr Stacey Horn profile on Influential Women Jessica Faulkner (Rare Reign) profile on Influential Women Rhonda Gibson profile on Influential Women

When She Had to Rebuild Her Reputation

Earning trust again after a difficult chapter.

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Alicia Calhoun profile on Influential Women Crystabel Amy Goddy profile on Influential Women Reida Abisaid profile on Influential Women De’Andra Dooley profile on Influential Women

The Mentor Who Changed Her Perspective

One person's guidance that reshaped her future.

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Lesley Taylor profile on Influential Women Khansa Khatoon profile on Influential Women Jacqueline Theise profile on Influential Women Sara Anderson profile on Influential Women

How She Stayed True to Herself While Growing Her Business

Scaling without sacrificing authenticity.

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Andrea R. R. Webster profile on Influential Women Melisa Duardo profile on Influential Women Nikole Maxie profile on Influential Women Malaika Simmons profile on Influential Women

The Decision That Tested Her Values

Choosing principles over profits or convenience.

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Jaci Turner profile on Influential Women Elisa Dijamco Belderol profile on Influential Women Rosanna Greene profile on Influential Women Catherine Marlena Garcia profile on Influential Women

What Failure Taught Her About Leadership

Growing stronger because things didn't go according to plan.

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Nicole LeBlanc profile on Influential Women Sherrita Niles profile on Influential Women Susan Vickrey profile on Influential Women Tracy Doyle profile on Influential Women

The Day She Realized She Couldn't Please Everyone

Choosing integrity over popularity.

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Annette Devore profile on Influential Women Taylor C. Allen profile on Influential Women Pushpinder Lehri profile on Influential Women Yolanda Martinez profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Celebrate Other Women's Success

Replacing comparison with collaboration.

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Marva L. Tutt profile on Influential Women Miranda Gagnon profile on Influential Women Sara R. Ritter profile on Influential Women Anne Marie Allen profile on Influential Women

When She Had to Pivot Because the World Changed

Adapting through economic shifts, technology, or unexpected events.

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Karla Stewart profile on Influential Women Enas Fadaly profile on Influential Women Gladys Yarbrough profile on Influential Women Jennifer G. Weir profile on Influential Women

How She Rebuilt Her Confidence After Financial Hardship

Recovering from setbacks that affected both business and personal life.

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Allison Megrath, AICP, CNU-A, GPC profile on Influential Women Dr. Ceci Gomez profile on Influential Women Priscilla Valerie Marotta, Ph.D. profile on Influential Women D'tra Gary profile on Influential Women

How She Handled Being Underestimated

Proving people wrong without letting them define her.

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Destiny R. Burbank profile on Influential Women Linda Ellington profile on Influential Women Kelley Gusich profile on Influential Women Jodi Lynn Barone profile on Influential Women

The Moment She Stopped Comparing Behind the Scenes to Someone Else's Highlight Reel

Finding peace in her own journey

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