Edition June 2025
ANA TEREZA BASILIO: LEADING WITH JUSTICE, ETHICS, AND PURPOSE
AtENTIMES,ourmissionhasalwaysbeentoshinealightonleaders whodomorethanjustshapeindustries—theyinspireandelevatethe worldaroundthem.Forthisedition’scoverstory,weareproudtopresent AnaTerezaBasilio,awomanwhosejourneyandimpactexemplifythe veryessenceofwhatitmeanstoleadwithpurposeandconviction.
AnaTereza’scareerisatestamenttothepowerofintegrityandarelentless pursuitofjustice.Hercommitmenttobalancingtraditionwithinnovation, herunwaveringbeliefinethicalleadership,andherdrivetobreakthrough genderbarriersinatraditionallymale-dominatedprofessionarequalities thatresonatedeeplywithourreaders—andwithanyonewhobelievesin progresswithprinciple.
Beyondhermanyaccoladesandinfluentialroles,whatmakesAna Tereza’sstorytrulycompellingishervisionofleadershipasanactof serviceandunity.Shebringspeopletogether,buildsbridgesbetween generations,andcontinuouslystrivestocreateamoreequitableand inclusivelegalsystem.Indoingso,shedoesn’tjustchartacoursefor herself—shepavesthewayforotherstofollow.
Asyouexplorethisfeature,weinviteyoutoreflectonthelessonsof resilience,empathy,andfiercedeterminationthatAnaTerezasharesso generously.Herstoryisareminderthatleadershipisnotjustabouttitles orvictories—it’sabouthavingthecouragetostandupforwhatisright,to supportothersintheirclimb,andtoleadbyexampleeverysingleday.
WehopeAnaTereza’sjourneywillinspireyoutofindyourownpathto meaningfulimpact—andtoalwaysrememberthatthemostpowerful leadersarethosewholeadwithheartandpurpose.
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Ana Tereza Basilio - President, OAB-RJ (Rio de Janeiro section of the Brazilian Bar Association)
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Leading Fortune 500 Companies in 2025
Rachel Koretsky - Founder And CEO, Upace
From Side Hustle to Empire: Women Entrepreneurs Who Built Global Brands
WOMEN
moreclients,increaserevenue,andmakeagreatersocietalimpact.Forentrepreneursnavigatingthe digitalage,Rachel’sjourneyhighlightstheimportanceofstayingflexible,seizingtheright opportunities,andalwaysaligningdecisionswithcorevalues.
BuildingaLastingLegacy
Beyondhercompany,Rachel’slegacyextendstoherfamilyandtheentrepreneurialcommunityshehas helpedbuild.Asaco-founderofDCStartupandTechWeek,shehascultivatedathrivingecosystemfor over15,000entrepreneursandtechleaders.Hercontributionsgobeyondbusinesssuccess;theyfostera cultureofcollaboration,learning,andsupportforthoseembarkingontheirownentrepreneurial journeys.
Ultimately,Rachel’smissionistostrengthencommunityspacesthatservepeopleacrossalllifestages. ThroughUpace,sheisnotonlyadvancingdigitalsolutionsbutalsoreinforcingthehumanconnections thatmakerecreationcentersindispensabletocommunitywell-being.Herworkcontinuestoshapea futurewheretechnologyempowers,connects,andenhanceslives.
Final Thoughts: Lessons from Rachel Koretsky’s Journey
RachelKoretsky’sstoryisoneofresilience, strategicrisk-taking,andunwaveringdedication tohervision.Aspiringentrepreneurscandraw invaluableinsightsfromherexperiences:
• TrustYourInstincts:Ifyourguttellsyouto taketheleap,doit—evenifitmeansstepping intouncertainty.
• BuildaSupportSystem:Surroundyourself withmentors,peers,andcommunitiesthat provideguidanceandencouragement.
• StayAdaptable:Marketshiftsandchallenges areinevitable;yourabilitytopivotwilldefine yoursuccess.
• PrioritizePurpose:Alignyourbusinesswith amissionthatdrivesyoubeyondfinancial success.
• FindYourWork-LifeHarmony: Entrepreneurshipisamarathon,nota sprint—createarhythmthatallowsyouto thriveinbothprofessionalandpersonal spheres.
Rachel’sleadershipandvisioncontinuetoinspire entrepreneursandbusinessleadersalike,proving thatinnovationandcommunityimpactcango handinhand.Herlegacyisoneofmeaningful change,shapingafuturewheretechnologyand humanconnectionconvergetobuildstronger, healthiercommunities.
