By: Soraya Darabi<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a great time to be a female entrepreneur, as we are surrounded by so much support. In the industries in which we find ourselves most networked, there are a bevy of groups for women (Women in America, The World Economic Forum\u2019s YGL Women\u2019s Network and The Li.st, among others.).<\/p>\n
In comparison, when my mother was a young PhD candidate getting her start in the field of public health at New York City-based Columbia University (and academia in general), there were fewer formal networking groups for her to join to help her on her path.<\/p>\n
I feel very fortunate to have been raised by a proud feminist in an era where women are encouraged to pursue their professional dreams. My mother was always the first to encourage me to be ambitious, studious, thoughtful and curious.<\/p>\n
There have, of course, been challenges. As millennial female entrepreneurs, we\u2019ve certainly encountered bias, so we work doubly hard to demonstrate how deeply we understand the landscape we work in.<\/p>\n
During challenging times, my mother\u2019s best advice always kicks in. \u00a0I remember these tips in particular:<\/p>\n