Home Quote by Jessica Mendoza
“I want to be a voice for women, but I've also got two boys at home and my role is important for them, too. Men need to hear a woman who is prepared and understanding.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2022
Balancing advocacy for women with family responsibilities; both roles are vital and influence each other.
In simple terms: Women can lead and still be mothers.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize and integrate both roles.
Themes
gender equity
family
leadership
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- parenting
- public speaking
- career planning
Key Concepts
advocacy
role conflict
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you allocate time for advocacy without neglecting family?
- What support systems help you?
A Different Perspective
Balancing both may cause burnout if not managed.
![“[I was] particularly eager to give voice to the women of my mother's place and generation, who grew up in turn-of-the-century, privileged New England households, who really never had a chance to flower and assess themselves and find out who they were. More than anything, I wanted to give voice to…” quote by Tina Howe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6d/tina-howe-64893_century_i-was-particularly-eager-to-give-voice-t_1649709.jpg)
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