In our small corner of the world, where the gap between the number of men and women leading businesses is also painfully evident, LeipGlo is doing its own interviews to highlight female founders, their wins and struggles. We start with Leipzig-based eco-design entrepreneur Marilu Valente.
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"Throughout my twenties, I lived and worked in the United States, India and France, before settling in Germany. Each new country has revealed a new dimension of womanhood and has given me some small, subjective insight into what it means to be female across different societies."
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More"I believe that it is not enough to simply sympathize with these women. We must take action. Voices that echo with passion and determination are the key to ending these rights violations."
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We've often been told we don't have the "right" weight, skin color, or feminine qualities. It's important to arm ourselves with information and self-love, and support each other, as a first step in fighting for gender equality. #BeBoldForChange
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This is probably the closest we'll ever get to these people's daily lives.
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