Women leaving footprints: interview questions
Women Leaving Footprints @ Autherine Publishing
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Women Leaving Footprints is a mentorship blog for young women. We share the stories of women who have had extraordinary lives and/or careers. These stories amplify the voices of women, celebrate their journeys and preserve their stories for future generations. If you would like to continue on the journey with us as a wholistic mentor, please join SELFCARE SISTAS.
Publication Terms and Agreement: Thank you for sharing your journey. By doing so, you are giving permission for the content of your interview, photograph and related material to be published by Autherine Publishing on our website, social media pages and related educational and promotional materials. Please be aware that your story may be picked up and published by other media outlets that are not associated with Autherine Publishing. Submission is an expression of interest and does not guarantee that your story will be published by us.
Requirements: It is NOT necessary to answer all the questions but please answer at least 10. Don’t hesitate to share any projects that you are currently working on. We want to support and celebrate you. When appropriate, please include tips, advice, stories and life hacks for young women who will be reading your story. Please send up to 2 photos that you love to JanetAutherine@growintogreatness.com, and any biographical information that you would like included with the interview. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call or text me. Thank you!
Women Leaving Footprints Interview Questions
What does greatness mean to you?
What has been your career path? Is it what your imagined? Any advice for young women who are seeking a similar career?
Did you have a mentor? If so, how was your mentor influential in your life? If you didn’t have a mentor, how did you navigate your career without one?
Many dreams end because of fear? What steps do you take when you are fearful?
What morning routine has been the most effective for your work/life balance?
What are the best strategies for handling racism or sexism in the workplace?
We are in a continual state of growth and small steps have major impact. What small steps are you taking daily to make a positive impact in your own life or globally.
What quote (your own or from an inspirer) resonates the most with you and why? Or what book has had a major impact on your life and why?
What footprints do you want to leave in the sand as you travel the road of life? What steps, if any, are you taking to make an impact?
What changes would you make in your life if money was not a consideration?
Self Care is Life Care. What self care routine do you practice?
Life is about the journey. How has travel enhanced your life or view of the world?
It is often said, that we can have it all but not at the same time. Does this reflect your truth and how has it manifested in your life?
Have you had any notable setbacks? If so, how did you become resilient enough to keep going after a setback?
What is the best way to handle negative criticism or a negative evaluation at work?
How do you create a positive life balance so that you are engaging in the things that bring your joy, attending to your work and family responsibilities while actively pursuing your goals and dreams?
What does success mean to you? When you achieve it do you set the bar higher?
How have you overcome being stuck or overwhelmed?
We have all had to overcome financial setbacks. Please share your best financial advice.
We are all unique. The skill, trait or gift that has always come naturally to you is likely what makes you unique and where your greatness lies. Have you tapped into what makes you different from everyone else? If so, please share what you have learned.
Women are often advised to get an education, establish your career, get married, then start a family but this is not the path for everyone? What has been your journey?
We are Women Leaving Footprints, so how would you like to be remembered?
Is there any advice or life lesson that you would like to offer young women who are struggling to find their purpose and live a meaningful life?
What project/dreams/goals are you currently working on?
Is there anything that has not been asked that you would like to share?
Please email answers and photo to JanetAutherine@growintogreatness.com. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey!
If you would like to continue on the journey with us as a wholistic mentor, please join SELFCARE SISTAS.