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Danya McIntyre Bogart
Founder & partner of www.myrecruiting.biz
Our firm recruits for and sells to the professional sectors of accounting, finance and legal. My responsibilities are varied from, daily operational tasks of selling and recruiting to bigger picture functions that shape and define our company's growth and direction.
SET GOALS: Be methodical by starting with a long term goal and then plot out the mini-milestones that will get you there along the way. By all means, don't forget to celebrate those "minis" along the way. Be confident in yourself, your goals and your beliefs.Enjoy your journey! My aunt always ended every conversation with "LAUGH"!!
SET GOALS: Be methodical by starting with a long term goal and then plot out the mini-milestones that will get you there along the way. By all means, don't forget to celebrate those "minis" along the way. Be confident in yourself, your goals and your beliefs.
Enjoy your journey! My aunt always ended every conversation with "LAUGH"!!
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I don't recall wanting to be anything specific like a ballerina, for example. I do recall, however, wanting to be 'known' but not necessarily famous. I wanted to (and still do) be a name people recognize and respect and be able to command a presence. Basically, I wanted to be a leader and problem solver.
What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?
I cannot cite one class in particular, but the classes that have helped me in my career today were the ones that included public speaking and presentations. The classes that pushed you out of the comfort zone and made you try something new and think on your feet.
What do you do for fun?
I am lucky to be a mom of two darling girls: 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 years of age. I am enjoying watching them tackle life and all its experiences. Additionally, my husband and I are active in the cattle and horse business. I enjoy this aspect of my life by getting back to the outdoors and the animals. My husband and I also play polo. Polo is fun. It is a fast and exciting sport.
Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?
Find something you enjoy. It is far easier to excel when you like what you do. You will find yourself being more creative and impactful to your profession. Learn your craft well, and promote yourself with confidence. Learn the art of dealing with people in any career. Being able to work with people and their different personalities is often one of our most difficult challenges. You will build a career off of relationships.
What are your favorite books to read over the summer?
I am a mystery novel junkie. I just purchased the book "Nikki Heat". It is a novel based on the current TV series 'Castle'. I find the marketing twist of combining the theme of the TV show into a book which is an additional revenue/marketing source ingenious.
Nicole Ramsey Braley
Manager, Global Organization Development and Learning
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?Broadway ActressWhat was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?Public SpeakingWhat do you do for fun?Running and gourmet cookingDo you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Find something that interests you, and then look for a job that incorporates that interest. I loved acting and being on stage. Now, in my current role, I get to speak a lot in front of audiences, and sometimes I get to teach courses.What are your favorite books to read over the summer?I just finished reading The Black Swan. I like to read by the pool!
Broadway Actress
Public Speaking
Running and gourmet cooking
Find something that interests you, and then look for a job that incorporates that interest. I loved acting and being on stage. Now, in my current role, I get to speak a lot in front of audiences, and sometimes I get to teach courses.
I just finished reading The Black Swan. I like to read by the pool!
Barbara Bush
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
I have a Foundation that is dedicated to supporting the development of literacy programs across the United States in settings where parents and children read and learn together. I host our annual fundraiser A Celebration of Reading and make public speeches, as much as life as an 85 year-old allows!
What did you want to be when you grew up?When I was younger, I wanted to be nurse. In those days, all young girls wanted to either be a teacher or a nurse.What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?I always enjoyed English, and still find it one of the most beneficial classes. If you cannot read or write, it makes it very difficult to do many daily functions. What do you do for fun?I love reading, walking my dogs, Bibi and Mini, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends.Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Find something that truly makes you happy! Your favorite book to read over the summer? Other than our daughter-in-law's book, Spoken from the Heart, I am currently reading The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was younger, I wanted to be nurse. In those days, all young girls wanted to either be a teacher or a nurse.
What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?
I always enjoyed English, and still find it one of the most beneficial classes. If you cannot read or write, it makes it very difficult to do many daily functions.
I love reading, walking my dogs, Bibi and Mini, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends.
Find something that truly makes you happy!
Your favorite book to read over the summer?
Other than our daughter-in-law's book, Spoken from the Heart, I am currently reading The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks.
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?I really did not know what I wanted to be when I grew up and am still figuring it out. At one point I wanted to be a country singer, ice skater, judge, artist, and/or a writer.What was the best course you took in school that helps you today in your career?Statistics, art, and computer class.What do you do for fun?I enjoy doing arts and crafts.Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?I would say for girls to follow their dreams.What are your favorite books to read over the summer?"100 Years of Solitude" - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
I really did not know what I wanted to be when I grew up and am still figuring it out. At one point I wanted to be a country singer, ice skater, judge, artist, and/or a writer.
Statistics, art, and computer class.
I enjoy doing arts and crafts.
I would say for girls to follow their dreams.
"100 Years of Solitude" - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Lauren Bush
CEO & Co-Founder of FEED Projects
Terri Beck
Collections Specialist
I collect approximately $90M - $120M of receivables a month
What did you want to be when you grew up?AccountantWhat was the best course in school you took that helps you today?Accounting ClassesWhat do you do for fun?RunDo you have any hints for girls as they select a career?Find out your strengths and what you enjoy and then your career will be an exciting and fun experienceYour favorite book to read over the summer?John Grisham Novels
Accountant
Accounting Classes
Run
Find out your strengths and what you enjoy and then your career will be an exciting and fun experience
John Grisham Novels
Holly Brookins
Community Relations Representative
I assist in promoting an advertising paper throughout areas in DFW. I also have the privilege of working with thousands of school age children. They have the opportunity to be published in the paper that I work for... The Greensheet.
What did you want to be when you grew up?When I was younger, I wanted to be an oceanographer. I loved everything about the ocean.What was the best course in school you took that helps you today?I would have to say the best course that helped me in my current position was English in K-12 and Speech Communications in college.What do you do for fun?I rarely get to do what I like to do for fun, but when I get an opportunity, I like to paint. I like abstract art.Do you have any hints for girls as they select a career?I always recommend a career that you love, but always keep in mind you may need something to fall back on in case the love does not pay your expenses.Your favorite book to read over the summer?One of my favorite books, any time of the year is James and the Giant Peach, written by Roald Dahl.
When I was younger, I wanted to be an oceanographer. I loved everything about the ocean.
I would have to say the best course that helped me in my current position was English in K-12 and Speech Communications in college.
I rarely get to do what I like to do for fun, but when I get an opportunity, I like to paint. I like abstract art.
I always recommend a career that you love, but always keep in mind you may need something to fall back on in case the love does not pay your expenses.
One of my favorite books, any time of the year is James and the Giant Peach, written by Roald Dahl.
Myshanda Burgess
Media Consultant
I assist business owners with marketing their business & helping turn their needs into results.
Growing up I wanted to be a registered nurse
English & Math
For fun, I enjoy spending time with my three sons travelling or just hanging out at the mall.
I've discovered that most times your career selects you. Look for something that allows you to make a difference & a positive impact on the lives of others.
House Rules by Jodi Picoult
