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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 23 A U G U S T 6 , 2 0 1 8 Madeleine Albright Here's to the powerful voices of this year's—and all past year's—Women to Watch. Let's keep using our voices and creating change. IT TOOK ME QUITE A LONG TIME TO DEVELOP A VOICE, AND NOW THAT I HAVE IT, I AM NOT GOING TO BE SILENT. — Patricia Rosi CEO, Wellness Connection of Maine Class of 2017 Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends Recognize that business success depends on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the on the promotion and perpetuation of the rule of law, equity, inclusion and justice as fundamental core values. — Danielle Conway Maine Law Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't Don't waste time in a career that doesn't excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. excite you. — Deirdre Wadsworth Hardypond Construction F I L E P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Nancy Strojny Chapter Chair / Portland SCORE What the organization does: Mentorships and workshops for small businesses What's changed: Not much, still living the dream at SCORE mentor- ing clients and helping people grow their business. What's ahead: Running for governor? (just kidding) Advice: Be fearless and kind. Make a plan, and create the amazing life you were meant to live. F I L E P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Deirdre Wadsworth President / Hardypond Construction What's changed: I have continued to grow Hardypond Construction both in terms of our revenue and community relationships. I have been more involved in lessening the gen- der gap within the industry through many forums reaching women just considering careers and those looking for a career change. What's ahead: Moving my company in a direction that will guar- antee gender and age diversity. I plan to continue to grow my pres- ence as a commercial contractor building quality projects focusing on renovation work. Advice: Work hard and have as much fun as you can. Don't waste time in a career that doesn't excite you.