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Her Story of Rising
Stories of influence, resilience, and transformation from women leaders who have risen through the Women Rising® program.
Read Their Stories
An interview series brought to you by the Women Rising® program — featuring the stories of women leaders who have defined their own paths to success and fulfillment.
Her Story of Rising
Dari Samson
Systems Engineer, BorgWarner
Through Women Rising®, Dari embraced her strengths, challenged imposter syndrome, and began leading with clarity rather than proving she belonged.
Her Story of Rising
Melissa Mattedi
General Manager, BorgWarner Brazil
Melissa rediscovered her voice, learned to lead from her authentic strengths, and stepped into her GM role with new clarity and presence.
Her Story of Rising
Jen Schoenherr & Bernadette Lois
Ford Motor Company
BenchStrength Coaching helped them shift from constantly serving others to intentionally investing in themselves — with tools to lead with both skill and heart.
Her Story of Rising
Rachel Guthrie
Customer Success Account Manager, Microsoft
Rachel made a bold pivot across three functions at Microsoft, earned a promotion in her first year, and discovered the power of women supporting women.
Her Story of Rising
Rima Jasser
Global Director, Lean & Six Sigma, Ford Motor Company
From immigrating at 18 to leading globally, Rima shares how Women Rising® helped her finally ask for what she wanted — and advocate for others to do the same.
Her Story of Rising
Maria Martinez
Associate Veterinarian, Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital
Women Rising® changed how Maria leads her clinic and her family — and proved that great leadership lessons work in every field.
Her Story of Rising
Carlene Bills
President & CEO, Ford Component Sales
Carlene’s non-traditional path to the C-suite taught her to take the stairs when the elevator won’t open — and Women Rising® gave her the push to ask for what she deserved.
Her Story of Rising
Takayla King & Ana Querol
Head of Belonging at Box & Paint Area Manager, Ford Motor Company
Kicking off our interview series, they share how Women Rising® supported pivotal career moments and helped them step into new roles with confidence.
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