“I truly believe in the power of sport and the key role it plays in the development of society.” - Mariana Quintanilla

“I hope people can see that determination will always pay off, and that loving what you do is not enough to guarantee success but it does help the hard moments. There’s no single path to success, and I hope people see that I did things my way—and so can you!” - Renata Roth

“No matter where you start, you can grow into a leader who shapes the future of sport. Through my experiences working at both small community events and global championships, I’ve learned that every opportunity, no matter the scale, is valuable and contributes to shaping your path. Every step of my journey has been fuelled by a love of sport and a belief in the power of teamwork.” - Greta Dönnecke

“Believe in young women—we have the ambition, we have the talent, and all we need is the chance to prove it!” - Johanna Wilhelmsson

“If I could go back and talk to myself, I would say, ‘It’s OK to have multiple purposes and aspirations.’ The key is to have a plan and a timeline for how and when to achieve them. I would reassure myself that I can shine in all the places I want to shine; no one is stopping me.” - Richa Sharma

“There is still a perception that women's sport should be marketed to women, but that is not the case. While the female audience percentage does increase for women's sport, at the end of the day it is people who have an interest in sport who are the most likely to consume it - so let's not forget that!” - Felicity George

“When your career is your passion, this is where the magic happens. You give 200% because it doesn’t feel like work.” - Li Neo Tay

"We must set aside gender, social class, nationality, abilities, and disabilities. The sky's the limit, and to reach it, you only need dedication and love." - Gabriela Vega Bruch

“You don't necessarily have to have studied sport or have been an athlete in order to work in sport. If you're passionate about sport and the benefits it can have in society, then any transferable skills can be applied in the sport industry.” - Rebecca Wardell

“Because men and women have different sensitivities, it's important that all genders are represented to try to achieve the most balanced and fair leadership possible.” - Léna Curtet

“Successful women support each other and build strong networks. Having more than one woman in a meeting room is a crucial step to going beyond individual success and building a better sports industry for all.” - Sarah Crumbach

“Prepare as best as you can and capitalise your resources to achieve your goals, persevere and be patient.” - Marely Flores

“Women are going from backstage to the front stage of the game in every area of sport. We are breaking barriers and achieving in the spaces that were ours to be achieved. It is time to celebrate and encourage more women to shine and take the places they deserve.” - Valeria Sorrention

“I envision a future where storytelling plays a prominent role in education. This is the starting point to ensure young girls see what is possible and understand that they are not limited. There is a lot of societal bias ingrained at a very young age, and this needs to be broken.” - Anne-Catherine Ienné

“I wish for the industry to find the courage to break barriers and to lead on gender equality and inclusion.” - Alice Ronchetti