As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we highlight a Milwaukee leader who is redefining success—an author inspiring change through her new book, Fail Forward: Stories of Brave Intuitive Leadership.
For LaShawndra Vernon, failure isn’t the end of the road—it’s a stepping stone to something greater. She has spent years shaping public policy, using the arts to drive social change, and turning obstacles into opportunities. Now, through her writing, she hopes to inspire others to embrace challenges with courage and resilience.
“My name is LaShawndra Vernon. I’m a creative, a convener, a storyteller. Being a woman, to me, means being a living, breathing portal,” she says.
WATCH: Milwaukee author LaShawndra Vernon turns setbacks into success
I asked her what “failing forward” means to her…