Her Campus 2016 was an experience to remember with several takeaways. The keynote speakers, Rebecca Minkoff, Andi Dorfman, Joyce Chang, Vanessa De Luca and Nastia Liukin gave collegiettes who attended some pretty amazing advice that any woman could use to help achieve happiness and reach their full potential in life.
1. “It’s okay to take the road not taken; it’s alright to test the rules and fail. Remember no is just the beginning of yes.” – Rebecca Minkoff
2. “Keep a calendar: A calendar helps assure you that you know what you have to do and when you have to do it.” – Andi Dorfman
3. “Try kindness: write to affect empathy and change.” – Joyce Chang
4. “Know what you do and don’t stand for.” – Vanessa De Luca
5. “Never quit on a bad day.” – Nastia Liukin
6. “Take risks that take you somewhere new.” – Vanessa De Luca
7. “Look back, but only to see how far you’ve come.” –Vanessa De Luca
8. “Find YOUR people: The circle of friends you decide to keep are very important and make sure their for you and not against you.” – Joyce Chang
9. “Use social media to your advantage; leave your mark.” – Rebecca Minkoff
10. “Always have a positive mindset in your head.” – Nastia Liukin
11. “Quiet time is important!” –Joyce Chang
12. “Make a bucket list! Have fun and do it with people you love.” – Andi Dorfman
13. “Finish what you started.” – Nastia Liukin
14. “Remain humble- but let ‘em know; It’s okay to flaunt your success, but don’t overdo it.” – Vanessa De Luca
15. “Treat Yourself: everyone needs a motivating reward to keep them going.” –Andi Dorfm
16. “Never violate trust; some things your friends, family, bosses, teachers, coworkers or classmates tell you aren’t things they want broadcasted to the world so take everything to your grave unless stated otherwise.” –Joyce Chang
17. “Stop comparing yourself to others.” – Andi Dorfman
18. “Never stop learning because it gives you courage.” –Vanessa De Luca
19. “Look at reminders of failures: they’ll help you persevere the most when you want to succeed.” –Andi Dorfman
20. “Be the Andy to Miranda (The Devil Wears Prada); learn to read their minds and be the teacher’s pet to your boss.” – Joyce Chang
21. “Don’t rest on your Laurels; be willing to mix up your routine in order to remain the amazing you that you are. Remember, being comfy makes you fat.” –Vanessa De Luca
22. “Stop saying sorry for things you shouldn’t be sorry for.” –Nastia Liukin
23. “Look at positive reminders of success; they’ll make you feel unstoppable and think hell yea I can do that!” – Andi Dorfman
24. “Life isn’t always about winning; find a way to pick yourself up during the hard and important times in life.” -Nastia Liukin
25. “A winner never quits & a quitter never wins.” –Vanessa De Luca
Thank you to all of our keynote speakers for taking the time to impact all of us at Her Campus in a major way.