When it comes to learning how we can be the best we can be, there is no example as compelling as an intelligent, empowered woman who succeeded despite any and all challenges that may have barred the way.
Female Network has listed 100 women who have shown us that adversity only serves to make a strong woman stronger.
Stories of how they triumphed despite naysayers and circumstances that would have brought others to their knees. These Filipinas are amazing, at least in our eyes.
Rossana Llenado
Educator and Entrepreneur
Ahead President Rosanna Llenado
If you have a school-aged child, you’ve probably heard of Rosanna Llenado’s AHEAD Tutorial and Review Center in fact, you may even be sending your kids to one of its branches! But AHEAD started out in Rosanna’s own home back in 1995. Having just given birth to twins, she decided, I wanted to stay home to watch my children grow.
Rosanna became a tutor to supplement the family income and soon began taking on more and more students, thanks to the referrals of her students and their parents. She eventually set up the business, hiring on other tutors, training them, and developing and improving teaching materials. She’s now expanded her business to include reviews for college entrance and other proficiency tests as well as professional skills like IT and public speaking.
Words by Liana Smith-Bautista. Photo by Jun Pinzon; first used in November 2010 in Good Housekeeping Philippines
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