Jane Lynch

“I realized that if I'm obsessing about my own feelings, I'm not present with the people around me—and am frankly of no use to them.”

Jane Lynch

Comedian, actress and singer,
currently appearing as
Sue Sylvester in the hit series “Glee”

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

"There is a solitude which each and every one of us has always carried within.
More inaccessible than the ice cold mountains, more profound than the midnight sea: the solitude of self."

Elizabeth Cady Stanton
American social activist, abolitionist,
and leading figure of the early women’s movement.
Author of Declaration of Sentiments

Vivienne Westwood

“Buy less, choose well, and mix it all.”

Vivienne Westwood
British Fashion Designer of the Year
1990, 1991, and 2006, recognized
for bringing modern punk into the mainstream

Serena Williams

“Venus told me the other day that champions don't get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn't get nervous and just do the best I can.”

Serena Williams
(pictured right) ranked number one in the world,gained her 37th tennis career title with recent Women’s Singles Wimbledon Championship win

Her sister, Venus Williams, is a Wimbledon and Grand Slam champion

Julia Child

“Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything.These are secrets of happiness and good health.”

Julia Child
American chef, author & TV personality

Brenda Ueland

"When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand. Ideas actually begin to grow within us and come to life."

Brenda Ueland
First woman reporter the
Minneapolis Tribune
Author "If You Want To Write:
A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit"

Dolly Parton

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
you gotta put up with the rain.”

Dolly Parton
American singer-songwriter, author,
multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist,
best-known for her work in country music.