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How do you view getting older?
One of the best parts about getting older is the
ability to see your life with a bit of perspective.
My life has been packed with amazing
experiences, as I searched for myself but, it is
only now, in my mid 40s, that I've found her.
Life doesn't look anything like I imagined. ere
have been heartbreaks and disappointments
along the way but, I am exceptionally fortunate
for my health, my children, my family and
friends. While I am in an ever-changing cycle of
adjustment, I've come to realize that is what life
is. Regardless of, how much we plan, the only
thing we truly control is now.
As far as the physical aspect of aging, well, I've
been blessed with great genes, so I haven't felt
the need to do anything, yet. I can't say that I
never will, but, I hope to grow old gracefully.
Too often women who desperately fight the
battle with too many nips and tucks- do not
look young, they just like they've had work
done.
What would you be doing if you weren't
doing this?
If I had the opportunity, I would like to be
involved with the advancement of women
globally. I am a firm believer that the only way
to fundamentally change the world is through
the education and equality of women. e
statistics are staggering when a culture truly
values and invests in women—poverty rates
plummet, productivity rises, life expectancy
increases, domestic violence decreases and
quality of life surges. I would like to play a
small role in advancing the climate for future
generations.
What advice would you give a woman just
starting out in business?
Follow your passion and remain open to
new opportunities, even if it doesn't follow
a predictable career path. I think it is so
important to have a diverse skill set and a broad
range of experiences. e more you bring to the
table, the better chance you'll earn a good seat.
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Jules and her sons, Zachary and Nicholas
