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W Women’s Magazine Deborah Foster Dr. Sonya A. Robinson Baroness Irina Von Behr A Creative Personality Ambassador & Published Author CEO at Barons International Normanie McKenzie Ricks Charmaine KM Yan Rania Lampou Teacher Trainer A Motivational Speaker Powerhouse of Innovation for Better Health

CONTENT LaQuita Parks Founder & CEO of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing Company Naila Qazi Leadership Executive Coach Normanie McKenzie Ricks A Motivational Speaker Rania Lampou Teacher Trainer Philippa Gittens Manifestation Coach Anja Carron President & Founder at THEIA International Dr. Sonya A. Robinson Ambassador & Published Author Baroness Irina Von Behr CEO at Barons International Deborah Foster A Creative Personality Charmaine KM Yan Powerhouse of Innovation for Better Health CONTENT

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Her programs include Beauty re-Defined, Manhood re- Defined, A Year of Discovering Me, and C.A.T.C.H. a Job Readiness Training Program. LaQuita Parks Founder & CEO of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing Company What makes LaQuita successful is the fact that she is not only a listener, but she is compassionate and has a genuine love and passion for people. LaQuita is the Founder and CEO of Pa-Pro-Vi Writing her story started the healing process LaQuita is a Publishing Company and A Failure 2 for her and she helps others do the same Christian and a Communicate LLC as well as a Relationship with their story. Since starting Pa-Pro-Vi single mother of Communication Coach, Writing Coach and Publishing in 2020, LaQuita has been able to three adult Mentor with a passion for people and their help clients all over the country take their children ages well-being. She is also the host of her own stories from a “thought to a realization.” 27, 30 and 32. podcast show, “My Heart on Pages” and the Through her So, What’s Your Story LaQuita has 4 host of “The Power of YOUR Story” radio show. segments, she coaches people through the little heartbeats LaQuita is also the Founder and Facilitator of process of how to start writing their stories. that call her EXHALE-a social communication group for Nanna, who all women who meet to discuss different issues, LaQuita has a degree in Business and has stole her heart ranging from personal to political. been planning and facilitating successful from first site. mentoring and communication coaching Not only is LaQuita created the Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing sessions for nearly twenty years throughout LaQuita a self- platform to help people start the healing the State of Georgia. LaQuita is an out of the published process because she believes that there is box thinker who believes that effective author of power in YOUR story and that writing and communication has the power to build several books sharing your story can be therapeutic. Walking bridges, while ineffective communication including her Limitations by Other People’s Definition is can tear them down. semi LaQuita’s first published book and the true autobiography story of how she went into the hospital to have She believes how we feel about ourselves titled Walking a simple procedure and it left her crippled for has a direct connection to how we Limitations by life at the hands of a nurse. communicate. Through her A Failure 2 Other People’s Communicate Mentoring Programs, she Definition. This created a medical tsunami that has mentors young people on the importance of affected her life for the last forty-eight years. loving themselves from the inside out. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER



WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Naila Qazi Leadership Executive Coach I'm Naila QaziI think the only way to succeed in life is by believing in yourself. Everyone has the potential to achieve their goals but what pulls them back is the lack of confidence and fear of failure. I have established my life on one principle: Belief in yourself, and the world will start believing in you too. I work with high-achieving professional women and entrepreneurs who want to be recognized as leaders in their fields but need a clear roadmap to get there. They said ‘you can’t’ and I countered with my share of achievements! You have everything that it takes to stand out. When you stop undermining your capabilities and brilliance, things will start fixing up the way you want them to be. There is no need to compromise. You are here to lead, not to please. Start taking hold of your life. I lead by example. I have worked in almost every continent and have founded several organizations. I have worked with clients globally in almost every industry. I have studied at world-class institutions and have learnt the best strategies, tools, training, and cutting- edge science that delivers extraordinary long- term results. As a leader, you will gain clarity, focus, and enlightenment to create a path that will lead to achieving the highest level of growth as a person and as a professional. It's all about results. No results, no coaching. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Normanie McKenzie Ricks A Motivational Speaker Normanie McKenzie Ricks is a decorated former officer of the United States Navy, a motivational speaker, volunteer, and patient advocate. She has spent her career serving the healthcare sector as a Rehabilitation Clinic Manager and Occupational Therapy Clinician. The platform likes to call itself the ‘Netflix of Health Currently, Normanie is the owner and and Wellness’ and was created out of a need for operator of Achieve Vision Center content that focused on health - utilizing some of the where she provides rehabilitation to biggest names in the HOPE space through featuring individuals who are affected by thought provokers, innovators, and disruptors. neurological deficits that affect their vision and limits their ability to Normanie’s most passionate project is her 501c3, perform well in school, work, and life Vision Therapy Education International. in general. Continuing to serve her community in every aspect, she also The mission of the non-profit organization is to serve provides free vision screenings for the the world's 2.2 billion visually impaired individuals school systems in Georgia. who do not have access to proper healthcare, education and resources to achieve optimal Normanie is an advocate for children functional vision. with disabilities, both in the United States and abroad. Traveling globally, Vision Therapy Education International provides free she has serviced youth communities in vision screenings locally, distributes donated Japan, Nicaragua, Honduras, and eyeglasses internationally, and provides education Zambia. As a global mentor, she on how to achieve functional vision in conditions continues to volunteer her time and that affect visual perception. knowledge, teaching Occupational Therapy to students attending various universities Normanie also is the host of the podcast, “Health Facts with Normanie Ricks” which can be found on YUR HEALTH NETWORK on Amazon’s Fire TV and Roku TV.YUR HEALTH NETWORK features original TV shows, movies, documentaries, live shows, talk shows, and interviews on everything from diabetes, weight loss, cooking shows, exercise, cosmetic surgery, mental health, and more. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Rania Lampou Teacher Trainer Rania Lampou is a Global Educator, STEM instructor, ICT Teacher trainer, neuroeducation researcher, international inspirational speaker, author and global peace ambassador internationally recognized. She promotes STEM vision by introducing STEM in astronomy and physics projects and combines STEM with Language Teaching. Currently, she is a STEM instructor at the Greek Astronomy and Space Company (Annex of Salamis) and she is also working at the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, at the Directorate of Educational Technology and Innovation where she writes STE(A)M projects for Greek schools. She has been awarded many national and She has spent a great part of her life on international prizes (over 100) and she is a humanitarian services and social activism and she “Global Teacher Award 2020 and 2021” is the founder and international coordinator of (AKS Awards) winner and a “Global Teacher many innovative international projects that focus Prize finalist 2019” (Varkey Foundation). on the UΝ Sustainable Development Goals. For Recently, she has been selected as “Global instance, she founded projects for students of Icon 2020” featured in “Passion Vista” developing countries that face serious problems Magazine, among the top 10 women such as lack of water and food and recently the entrepreneurs featured in “Fortune” and COVID-19 pandemic challenges. among the “100 most successful women in business” featured in an Amazon book by As global peace ambassador she has founded “Global Trade Chamber”. international programs about gender-based violence and women empowerment trying to In her teaching practices she leverages promote positive peace and empower girls and common materials for the teaching of women to enter STEM fields of study and careers. complex physics concepts. For instance, She teaches STEM as a volunteer to within the framework of a CERN innovative underprivileged students such as children with program her students depicted the CMS cancer in the oncological hospital, to refugees and detector using wood, collages, Lego, three- special education schools. dimensional printing, organizing arts exhibitions. Her teaching style is creative and she believes in challenging her students in order for them to exceed all expectations. As STEM trainer of Greek Astronomy and Space Society she organizes lectures, seminars, conferences, STEM workshops that have a great impact to people of all ages. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Rania reveals “Everything I do becomes meaningful because of my students all over the world. I want to see them one day become the best version of themselves. I also want to see myself in the best possible version. Life can be very interesting when you are on this never-ending journey. In many cases, teachers go beyond themselves, creating teaching tools that take the lesson to the next level and give the information to the students in a playful way, which makes it easier for them to absorb it. This is what I also strive to do with my students,” she added. RANIA LAMPOU WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Philippa Gittens Manifestation Coach Philippa Gittens is a globally renowned multi-award “How to boost self-confidence and winner, author, and entrepreneur who has over 15 years courage to create a life you deserve” of extensive background and knowledge in business. Her challenging life experiences forced Philippa to seek Philippa is on a mission to inspire and ways to accept what she had experienced and how she empower 10 million women in could change her life for the better. business globally through her transformational products and In 2013 Philippa began the journey of self-discovery services to become high performers which led her to source the services of a mentor. Over a in their personal and business life. 6-month period, she started implementing the tools and strategies taught and was able to rebuild her self- www.philippagittens.com confidence, courage, and self-leadership. Philippa has been the founder of a skincare company in 2009 and other businesses over the years. In 2018 The Unstoppable Business Diva was founded which provides transformational products and services through workshops, mentoring, courses, and books to help others create a life they desire. Philippa is the author of Love Yourself & Be Yourself WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Anja Carron President & Founder at THEIA International The time to change is now and everlasting. As an original thinker, compassionate global citizen, and bridge maker, Anja founded Theia International (TI) as a multi-project- umbrella and kickstarter for young people to develop the global mindset needed for creating a sustainable, harmonious, difference in our ever-changing society. \"Change needs people with an inclusive identity that reflects their sense of connection with other people, aspects of nature - especially in the trade-off between socio-economic challenges and digital progress.\" 2019 she was nominated for the Marion Doenhoff Prize for International Understanding and Reconciliation and awarded as one of the 100 Leaders of Global Education (UAE), awarded as Outstanding Leader (2022, UAE). She is the first global chairperson for purpose-driven and in deep relation with humanity Circular Economy within the eminent and the environment. \"We holistically enable network of women leaders, the G100. Anja young people opportunities to connect and Carron started recently the first worldwide interact in a multi-cultural, interdisciplinary, Youth 4 Circular Future (Y4CF) network ecosystem, where they can experientially and founded by joint project of the Federal collaboratively develop their talents, awareness, Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, and skillset to be sustainable, harmonious, drivers Women and Youth ( BMFSFJ ), the Federal of the global society\". Ministry of the Interior, for Construction and Home Affairs ( BMI ) and the Federal Theia International is UNESCO Best German Ministry of Food and Agriculture ( BMEL ). Practice, and with the Global Citizenship Programs UNSESO-BNE-Partner for schools in global, Societies are changing rapidly. Pillars of a sustainable, and mindful education. ‘new global social compact’ must be designed by the young generation to ANJA deliver sustainability across a new understanding of the economy in accordance with society and the environment. Especially civil society projects like Y4C, run by the young generation, will play a key role within this shift towards a new paradigm of sustainable economic development while heading for new work opportunities in future fields - WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Anja powerfully feels that Innovation flourishes when diverse perspectives, disciplines, and skills meet. Therefore she founded Theia International as an umbrella and Kickstarter for young people to develop the global mindset needed for creating a sustainable, harmonious, difference in our ever-changing society. initiator of a European funded resilience campus program. \"Change needs people Former: Director Asset Management Company, Lead IPO and IR with an inclusive identity Manager (IT, biotech, pharmacy, healthcare, retail, renewable that reflects their sense of energies, lubricants producer) - she works at the interface connection with other between capital market and non-profit, innovation and tradition. people, aspects of nature - Native German - Cosmopolitan lived and worked in 4 Continents; especially in the trade-off \"I have lived in and visited many countries on nearly all the between socio-economic continents. challenges and digital progress.\" She designed These experiences were often extended in duration enabling me THEIA to identify, inspire to build relationships and get to know the culture around me. and enable these young The different environments tested me and, paradoxically, pathfinders by sending brought me closer to my cultural roots and connection with my them out into uncharted life purpose. In everyone, there is potential, talent, and beauty. territories of new ideas Too often we are blind to our realities - simply disconnected, to and insane potential. see and realize the innate beauty that is right in front of us.\" As Global networker, C- Suite Advisor of international leading companies' and foundations' executives; graduated lawyer in international and economic law (Passau, Munich, Cardiff, Thessaloniki, Maastricht, Hong Kong), award- winning business innovation model developer, branding strategist (RTL-Stiftung/ Football World Champion Mario Götze; Biotech meets German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder), WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Dr. Sonya A. Robinson Ambassador & Published Author Dr. Sonya A. Robinson is an speaker at an international empowerment event and experienced Senior Sales Manager interviewed on Signs TV while in Nairobi, Kenya. for a Fortune 500 company, in which her efforts have Sonya was named as one of the “2020 Global Voices of fundamentally shifted the Change” for using her voice for impacting change around organization’s policies and the world. procedures related to sales and business development. Sonya Sonya was Awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in epitomizes the think customer Humanities from United Graduate College and Seminary mentality and was recognized as a International. key leader for spearheading General Motors’ on-time supply Sonya was unanimously chosen to be featured in and delivery commitments by the Legends, Leaders & Entrepreneurs Magazine in which United States Secretary of Defense her story was shared in its National Worldwide among other dignitaries. syndication Sharing Stories Across the World. Further, she is an international Sonya was selected to be a USA Delegate for the first speaker, published author, coach “World Climate Civility Day Conference” in Stockholm, and mentor. She embarked upon a Sweden. The theme of the conference Civility Create new journey when she was Change, with a main sub-theme of Hear and be Heard. awarded the Black Belt Speaker Sharing My Voice Award. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER Sonya has just completed her first book, Communication Mastery and Why It Matters. In collaboration with the book, Sonya launched an international proclamation entitled “International Day of Mastering Conversations that Matter,” which was recently celebrated and observed globally on April 17, 2021, with inspirational messages from world renowned speakers in the field of communication. She was a featured co-author of \"Live Your Best Life: Walk by Faith” and interviewed by Damon Davis on his National One on One Television Program. Sonya was honored as a recipient of the I Change Nations Women Add Value Award. Shortly after, she would reach a pinnacle moment as she was chosen as a featured

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Sonya was selected to be a contributor in Global Faces of Productivity Eradicating the Mindset of Poverty Through Civility where she will be honored as one of the Top World Civility Leaders who is changing the world. Sonya was awarded the IChange Nations 2020 Icon Global Newcomer of the Year. A culture of honor that recognizes individuals throughout the world who have exemplified extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations. I Change Nations is the largest Building Cultures of Honor network in the world. Sonya was appointed as a World Civility Ambassador from I Change Nations. This recognition is for her global contribution in support of civil discourse throughout the nation. Driven by her passion to help uplift others, Sonya has Additionally, Sonya was implemented a weekly broadcast to share her passion on a appointed as a Family Civility wider scale. Ambassador from The Family Sonya was selected to participate in the first “Royal Civility Civility Institute in Summit 2020” in London, UK. She was selected to be part collaboration with IChange of the summit to be honored as one of the Top World Nations. As part of the Family Civility leaders of our day who is positively changing the Civility Global Initiative, she world. was recognized for her contributions made to families Sonya was featured in the November 2020 issue of “I Am. by promoting and advocating Magazine International.” The magazine publishes a diverse for family civility, which is range of relevant topics, covering inspirational success achieving the Universal design stories of strong leaders which is highly motivational and for families by showing impressive. support, equity and civility to all family types. Sonya created “Conversation That Matters,” a global initiative dedicated to educating, informing, and uniting persons on difficult topics. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Baroness Irina Von Behr CEO at Barons International While most people my age (I am turning 70 this August 16th) are basking in retirement, I enjoy taking on challenges that will impact the most people. For many years I have been deeply engaged in fighting human trafficking and specifically child sex trafficking locally and globally. Back in 2016 I decided to run for political This type of legislation was something that had office using my own time and money. At the never been done before. suggestion of my advisors, my first race was for Tempe City Council in order to get my Unfortunately, COVID 19 struck and our state name out and for me to learn the locked everything down before I could get all of landscape. Subsequently, in 2018 I ran for the signatures needed to get both myself and the United States Congress for my district, again ballot initiative (which required over 300,000 using my own time and funds. In order to signatures state-wide) on the 2020 ballot. qualify for the ballot, a candidate must obtain signatures from voters in the district. When I see problems, I look for solutions, and I During my campaigning, my husband of 23 love taking on big challenges. That is why I decided years and I personally knocked on over to use my knowledge, skills and global connections 13,000 doors to get the signatures I needed to combat COVID-19, and this is how Barons to qualify for the ballot. International, LLC came into existence. Although I did not win that race, I did not I established Barons International, LLC, last give up. In fact, during my campaigning I summer in response to my desire to help discovered an opportunity that could have governments and organizations around the world brought thousands of jobs and $9 Billion combat this global pandemic. Over the next dollars to Arizona’s economy each year. It several months I worked tirelessly to cut through would require a change of State Legislation, the supply chain and get to the companies that and I decided the best way to accomplish manufacture PPE products in order to provide the that was by way of a ballot initiative. best prices and fastest delivery to my prospective clientele. Therefore, in 2020 I ran again for U.S. Congress as well as sponsored the ballot initiative, again using my own time and money for both campaigns. The ballot initiative would have reinstated a film tax credit and would have required 40% of the net tax proceeds to be paid directly to teacher salaries, another 40% would help college students with in-state tuition to our State Universities, and the last 20% would be used for State infrastructure projects at the discretion of our state government. Furthermore, this initiative would not have increased taxes to Arizona residents. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Barons International, LLC, is truly honored that our first major contract will be with His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to assist the Ras Al Khaimah Government Procurement Authority (RAKGPA) in procuring 250 Million face masks and 50 Million medical isolation gowns to help them combat the COVID-19 pandemic. When I started Barons International, LLC, I decided to completely walk away from politics and focus all of my energy on helping others around the world to solve problems with medical supplies, drinkable water, new technology including medical advances, and am hoping to be involved in the space industry in the near future. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Deborah Foster A Creative Personality across North America. They were highly innovative, 1. BOLT-ON - Banner Ontario developing fantastic products like Glade. When innovative, Leadership Team: During strategic one develops breakthrough solutions, but can also fall planning with Georgian College’s hard. Head office slapped them with Kaizen (incremental IT Department, it was revealed improvement) and Six Sigma… both squelch innovation. that each time the government After the needs assessment, I suggested we design required new reports, they would initiatives that would swing the pendulum mid-way to need to bring in a Sunguard Creative. The company achieved incredible results in the consultant to reprogram their first year of this change initiative. Seeing this, the other 10 system. Curious, I asked whether plants wanted in, so we developed a Best Practice it’s the same for all colleges using program, rolled out across the SC Johnson system. Overall, the Banner ERP system? How a rewarding 3-year initiative. many colleges? 16 across Ontario. I suggested those colleges band together to purchase Sunguard’s services. The response was, “But, we’re competitors!” I said, not on your ERP system! We then hosted a Coopetition session with the aim for all colleges to sign on as collaborators. By the end of that session 15/16 collages signed a Collaborative Agreement for joint procurement, sharing of programming experts, and joint training and development. The BOLT-ON network has been held up as one of Canada’s top collaborative networks and still thrives to this day, 16 years later. 2. SC Johnson – A Family Company: A process improvement consultant was working with SC Johnson to improve workflow on the shop floor, changing the layout. The conveyor system was rearranged, but every time the consultant returned, it was back where is had originally been placed. No buy-in. Deborah was brought in to help establish buy-in, but her project became much larger than that after a needs assessment was conducted. The Brantford plant was once considered the “Cowboys” of the SC Johnson family of 11 plants WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 As a speaker, Deborah is passionate about sharing wisdom with others on topics such as creativity and innovation, collaboration and coopetition, leadership and teamwork, and community economic development, having presented to audiences from around the globe and around the corner. Her views on leadership have been featured in national and local newspapers like the Globe & Mail and Huronia Business Times, and she’s appeared on radio and TV talk shows such as Your Business, Georgian Bay Life and Daytime. Deborah is honoured to have A Foodie through-and-through, in 2020, Deborah co- received Barrie’s top business authored a beautifully designed cookbook called #Yum, award: the Arch Brown and has been asked to participate in a couple of books to Entrepreneur Award of Excellence, inspire entrepreneurs in 2022. from the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Barrie She and her Great Dane, Koko, will soon re-locate to the in November 2011, Barrie’s Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria, where she will work to Favourite Conference Centre 2020 revitalize the tourism economy of the region through a for OfficeInc! Corp., an office large FORK! Food Opportunities Resource Kitchen, suites, meeting facility and food #Yumshop and Restaurant, mentoring foodpreneurs as business incubator she founded in they design and launch their new food businesses, and 2017, and Workspace Leader for providing customized training for the Hospitality Sector Canada 2021. (food prep, service, food retail). WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Charmaine KM Yan Powerhouse of Innovation for Better Health By 2020-21, the world understood the value and importance of possessing good health and protecting it. Charmaine KM Yan, the founder of Bio-Genage, observed how people went through and sacrificed a lot for their health, especially during the pandemic. She emphasizes healthy lives and maintaining wellness at all times with her business to protect our DNA with great health formula and to understand other health-related concepts like avoiding different viruses and maintaining a younger look with anti-aging solutions. This task necessitates innovative thinking, accepting new Bio-Genange is a creative concept, changes in the business and adapting to different working towards a healthy and markets & global environment changes. Charmaine and innovative image that is potent her hands-on team stay prepared to meet these needs of enough to influence people with a the market round the year. good health system. The company believes and respects international Charmaine swears by being productive, innovative, law and regulations and therefore flexible in the innovative markets, and in carrying a good creates products with utmost food & healthy image. “For me, believing in other people in safety. These products vary for the business is the greatest investment of time.” people of different ages to ensure maximum efficiency. “I think Bio-Genage can be a great motivator for the younger generation to understand, care, and maintain good health. Not just theirs, but it will also teach them to care for their family’s health, too,” Charmaine says. An optimist by nature, this powerhouse of innovation for Every business faces some better health also professionally struggled during the challenges. Charmaine balances pandemic. “We couldn’t go out to meet our clients or herself to face such challenges with take business trips.” sheer patience and willingness to listen to different customers’ points But that didn’t stop her and her strong-willed passion for of view. To keep expanding in the contributing towards better health. Everyone at Bio- competitive market, Bio-Genage Genage kept their work going through zoom calls and e- regularly keeps upgrading its commerce websites to connect with people and enable products to meet people’s changing online shopping services for customers. health needs. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JULY 2022 Charmaine also believes in creating good for the world, for which she relies on her strengths of willingness to accept changes, staying innovative, and being a creative leader for others. Besides that, she is of the opinion that trusting the staff’s abilities can be very profitable for any business. But sometimes, she is a little impatient or over-optimistic, making it difficult to reflect upon the usual ups and downs of the business. Over her twenty years of professional experience, Charmaine has accomplished and experienced a lot in commercial businesses such as retails, properties, and hotels. She possessed the knack of understanding the different demands of a market. In 2021, Harvard University certified her for CRISPR Technologies for gene editing. “Gathering deep knowledge about genes and the Cas9 system to cure different viruses and cancers was very challenging but worth it!” Technology has the power to CHARMAINE build a stronger, upgraded living environment, which we WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER can create by collaborating with one another. “I believe climate change with zero- emission is a suitable goal that we all should focus on and achieve this goal before 2050,” she adds. Charmaine wants to promote love and humanity to help our world become more sustainable and peaceful. “Our goals will be closer if we make this our mission.”