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The 35 authors of DISRUPT 2.0. Filipina Women: Daring to Lead. are recipients of Filipina Women's Network's 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award from seven countries - United States, Philippines, United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Canada and Thailand. They describe their actual experiences; hardships and successes from the bottom to the upper ranks in foreign and local workplaces. These women were driven from contemplation to action. They took pleasure in the disruptions they initiated in their personal and professional lives that resulted in achievement. The stories the authors describe have two prevailing themes that make these women truly extraordinary; the opportunity to learn and the courage to face the uncertainties that came with the challenges. Courage was required to leave the comfort of family and extended family to live in a country whose culture often clashed with their values. But they learned to accept a new way of life and embrace the opportunity. Courage was required to start a business or embark on a career path that might take years to succeed and become corporate savvy. Courage was required to seek economic, social, political, and personal opportunities to improve their lives. But they learned to become global citizens. The stories in this book are impressive, refreshing, and practical. Many corporations and organizations can learn from the wealth of information in these stories and based on the stories of success, rethink their talent search efforts and development to include Filipina women. This book reminds me of my Mom, the first feminist I ever knew and her advice: Do not ever depend on anyone else for your livelihood. Be the person who signs the paycheck, not the one waiting to see if you will get one. Make sure you always have extra cash, cash inside your bra, walking around money. But her most important advice was to share your gifts and your blessings. Pay them forward. Continue to build your resume not just with degrees but also with accomplishments you would like to make for your community, she continued. These authors leave a legacy to remember. - Marily Mondejar, Founder and CEO Filipina Women's Network

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