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April 1, 2022 • Schneps Media
O F MANHAT TAN
2022
MALIKKA KARTERON
MARIA MARKOU
SURI KASIRER
MISTY MARRIS
PRESIDENT & CEO
GLOBAL25
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
MARKOU GLOBAL LEGAL GROUP
PRESIDENT
KASIRER LLC
MANAGING PARTNER/ON-AIR TV LEGAL ANALYST
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI
What has been your best moment in business?
I would have to say the best business moments are; when I am helping to change
the trajectory of the lives of children, families, and hopefully society.
What is your secret to success?
My success is rooted in God and Faith. I have learned to say yes, even when it is
out of my “comfort zone”. Allowing myself to “take up space” in a positive light; I
always do my “research “and say yes to new endeavors within reason.
Who inspires you?
My parents, my family, my “village”, and my ancestors inspire me! The legacy and
the “shoulders” I stand on, are simply amazing. “I come as one but stand as ten
thousand (10,000). I am who I am because of them!
What has been your best moment in business?
The best moment running a business can be times that aren’t exactly “happy”,
such as when I have to overcome a challenge, work up the bravery to do something
that scares me, make the leap to do something I am not sure I am ready
for yet and pull all-nighters and finding I am accomplished something that almost
seemed impossible.
What is your secret to success?
My secret to success is that I honor my values every single day.
Who inspires you?
My family inspires me every single minute. Everything I do, I do it for them.
What has been your best moment in business?
Kasirer created the strategic government relations campaign that led to the enactment
of the city’s smoking ban in bars, restaurants, parks and beaches. Our advocacy
to key stakeholders on the impact this change would have for the public
health of all New led to this monumental legislative change.
What is your secret to success?
I’ve learned that by surrounding myself with talented and hardworking people,
I am inspired to continue to improve and progress. My success depends on my
ability to keep learning and challenging myself.
Who inspires you?
I am inspired by my team who push me everyday to be a better person and a
stronger leader. I am also inspired by our diverse and impactful client base.
What has been your best moment in business?
My best moment was my promotion to managing partner of the NYC office at my
law firm. Women are underrepresented at the upper level ranks and I am proud to
be a role model for other women working in the legal field.
What is your secret to success?
The secret to success is to let go of anything and everything that is holding you
back. Being self-empowered is a critical tool.
Who inspires you?
My mother who passed away 5 years ago is my inspiration. She taught me to “go
for it” and not to be afraid to try. That mentality allows me to run through any door
that opens and to seize and create opportunities.