Growing up with a disability, I regularly challenged preconceptions of what I could achieve. But it wasn’t until college that I really caught the bug for getting involved and becoming a leader, from my dorm’s resident council to chairing county-wide citizens’ committees and beyond.

Over the years, I’ve refined my purpose as a leader. As I work towards creating a network for women with disabilities that will support them in becoming leaders in their lives and communities, I want to talk about my leadership journey.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• How leading myself through my education and career drew me to wanting to have an impact on society
• The tough realities of being discounted for both being a woman and having a disability
• Why both a firm belief in yourself and a sense of humor are key to taking your place as a leader
• Why I don’t let anger or frustration drive how and why I lead and advocate for myself and others
• How knowing that others will often underestimate me actually frees me to be more myself without fearing judgment

Learn more about Molly Kennedy

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