Schenae Rourk
President and CEO
Redwood Resources
redwoodresources.net
- What does your company do?
Strategic communications, outreach, xbe consulting, business equity programs
- What is your company's mission?
To create a livelihood for those who are marginalized, underutilized, and yet often overqualified.
- What essentials do you carry in your day-to-day work bag?
Charger, lip balm, eye drops, notebook, nice pen, readers, iPad w keyboard, wipes, hand sanitizer, facial lotion, hand lotion, pashmina, leather calendar, mints, water. Wow I carry a lot.
- Which person - living or dead - do you most admire and why?
Obama - suave, great orator, confident. Oprah - giving to others, cares for self.
- Which talent would you most like to have? Invisibility. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My children and my business.
- What is your most treasured possession?
Books
- What is one accomplishment/win you're most proud of?
Growing my business.
- Do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
This too shall pass.
- What is one book and/or podcast you always recommend to other leaders?
Ray Dalio
- What is your superpower?
Connecting, innovative ideas.
- If you went on a road trip, where would you go and who would you go with?
Myself. I Love being alone.
- Why should someone join NAWBO?
Connecting with other like-minded people who support women in business.
- What’s been the mindset that has helped you thrive?
This too shall pass.
- What trends are you seeing in your industry?
More innovation, embracing social media.
- What should potential and current clients anticipate from your company in 2023?
More innovation and more opportunities to work with us.