Next: Alia Bhatt
On What She Wants To See In Storytelling
The blame and the burden of infertility for so long has been placed on the woman…It’s important to change the narrative on that…It isn’t just a female problem. Infertility affects both men and women.”
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Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Carrot Fertility
Dr. Asima Ahmad
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On Changing The Script On Infertility
Next: Dr. Asima Ahmad
I know the natural trajectory of what it takes to become a professional ski racer, and I didn’t start this from the age of three…So if I can do this and inspire another kid to do the same, I’d love that.”
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Professional Skier
Sharifa AlSudairi
On Women And Wealth
Next: Sallie Krawcheck
We’re living in a time where inclusivity [and] diversity is the need of the hour, where you want to see different faces from different parts of the world speaking in different accents…At the end of the day, the story is what should be at the forefront, not where you come from.”
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Actress And Cofounder, Eternal Sunshine Productions
Alia Bhatt
On Breaking Sports Boundaries
Next: Alia Bhatt
When women have more money, the economy is stronger, society is fairer, communities are stronger, families are better off, nonprofits are better off, you name it.”
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Founder And CEO, Ellevest
Sallie Krawcheck
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On Her Leadership Approach
Next: Mona Kattan
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Don’t be afraid to ask for help. A big thing I’ve learned is to be a lifelong learner. Always be asking for help because markets are changing, consumer habits are changing [and] you don’t have all the answers.”
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Founder And CEO, Digital and Savvy
Maha Abouelenein
On Lessons From Mentors
Next: Maha Abouelenein
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We have 36 inclusive communities across the company [and] over 30,000 of our employees belong to one or more of those communities…We started to really understand that we are very much a teaming company and to be a part of a good team, you need to allow everyone to come to the table to be themselves.”
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VP, C-BEAM and Chief Of Staff, People, Policy And Purpose, Cisco
Macy Andrews
On Putting Action Behind Diversity And Inclusion
Next: Macy Andrews
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There’s a lot of things about the industry you only learn on the job, but how can [people] learn if they never get the opportunity to even get in the room?...That is a block that is really unfortunate and only can be broken down if we dedicate ourselves to mentoring people [and] not gatekeeping information.”
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Actress
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
On Representation And Mentorship In Hollywood
Next: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
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With leadership, it just comes from being kind, being very honest, being very clear with your direction…letting people know where you’re going. People want to feel safe, they want to feel valued, so it’s not really something I feel you can just do overnight. You have to become a good leader.”
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Cofounder And Global President, Huda Beauty and Founder, Kayali
Mona Kattan
On Sharing Her Story
Of Survival
Next: Nadia Murad
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Only when we listen to each other can we move forward. And I hope we move forward to that world of climate justice, that world of regeneration, not just sustainability, that world of hope, optimism, love and joy.”
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Cofounder,
Re-Earth Initiative
Xiye Bastida
On Building A More Resilient Climate Future
Next: Xiye Bastida
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In an environment where young boys are institutionalized as well as girls in homes
of violence, [boys are] mimicking the patriarchy and the acts that they see at home…If we didn't stop that cycle at that formative age, then we would lose them
and we would have another generation of potential perpetrators instead of protectors.”
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Physician and Founder, Women at Risk International Foundation
Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru
On Addressing Systemic Violence Against Women And Girls
Next: Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru
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Taboo in mental health is not only in one region because mental health is a very difficult topic to talk about…You only learn more, especially in my profession, if you travel more and meet people…When you travel, you notice in the end we’re all human [and] we’re all going through the same thing.”
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Mental Health Specialist and Founder, Not Alone Campaign and Whispers of Serenity Clinic
HH AlSayyida
Dr. Basma Al Said
On The Universality Of Mental Health
Next: HH AlSayyida Dr. Basma Al Said
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I saw firsthand how ISIS used women and girls as weapons of war…I couldn't just sit around and not do anything, and that's when I decided to share my story despite the shame and stigma and the danger.”
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
Nadia Murad
Summit attendees experienced unforgettable moments, including special musical performances, workshops and networking opportunities.
The Forbes 30/50 Summit Desert Party, held at the Al Wathba Resort featured conversation over local cuisine.
Summit attendees engaged in tours across Abu Dhabi, which included a historical tour of the Qasr al Hosn and Qasr al Watan.
Singer and songwriter Shania Twain received the Know Your Value Award at the Forbes 30/50 Summit International Women's Day Awards Gala.