Surprising Asia

Thailand

Attending the GSW (Global Summit for Women) last month was a rich and rewarding experience, providing the opportunity to meet and converse with women from diverse corners of the world, from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Korea, to Estonia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Australia; Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal, to Mexico, a handful from the States,…

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Forging New Pathways: Takeaways from the Global Woman Summit in Thailand

Debbe at Global Woman Summit in Thailand

Recently I attended the Global Woman Summit in Thailand. Businesswomen from close to 60 countries attended. It was an amazing experience; one I’ll treasure for months to come. The daily programs consisted of seminars, panel discussions, and workshops. In the evening we were treated to wonderful Thai dinners and cultural performances. Of course, many of…

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More Than A CEO: Debbe Garry

Deborah Garry and Kayla Lloyd

Debbe settled into the swivel chair across from my desk. “Okay, I’m all yours!” she says with a bubbly tone and a smile. You can feel Debbe’s presence when she walks into a room. After 25 years in business, we can finally get a glimpse into how Debbe started out. Out of college, Garry began…

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More Than A Manager: Kayla Lloyd

I sat down at my computer to virtually interview Kayla. You can sense her radiant energy through the screen. “Hellooooo” she greets me; always sounding chipper. We settle in after our greetings and small talk and get to the nitty-gritty. “So, tell me, how did you know you wanted to enter this field?” I asked…

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