Chelsea O’Shields inspired by Beverly Edge
Dear Bev,
I have only known you for five years now, but in that short amount of time you have had a profound impact on my life. On my hardest days, when I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders, I know you are there with the wisdom needed to persevere. Your empathy and understanding combined with that wisdom make you a phenomenal leader and someone I look up to daily. You have faced numerous hardships and have walked through the fire, maintaining the softness that women are expected to carry while also exemplifying strength and leadership that rivals most.
Too often women are pushed into picking their greatness – pick being a great mother, or pick being great at our career; pick gentleness, or pick being a leader; pick empathy or pick accomplishments. As I have entered motherhood and advancement in my own career, you have proven that not picking is also an option – we can do it all. You have inspired me to transition from simply serving people at the table to claiming my seat there.
Thank you for your mentorship and your friendship,
Chelsea
Your empathy and understanding combined with that wisdom make you a phenomal leader and someone I look up to daily.”
