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wise words from the women of Samsung

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve brought together inspiring women from within Samsung and beyond to share their points of view.

With International Women's Day taking on greater meaning for many of us this year, we asked our women colleagues of various backgrounds to share what motivates and empowers them to be their best.

We then took select testimonials to talented female illustrators, who interpreted their stories to create three dynamic artworks that shine a light on women's empowerment and their achievements.

12 employees who participated in the interview: (from top left to right) Katrina Burns (Retail Design, Oceania); Vanisri Srikrishna Jallapelli (Business Acceleration & Collective Intelligence, Asia); Miyoung Yoo (System Software, Asia); Le Thi Thanh Huong (Field Quality Management, Asia); Anna Truszkowska (Business Acceleration & Collective Intelligence, Europe); Adriana Corrochano Mori (Legal Counsel, South America); Tracy Kyei (Creative Marketing Management, Africa); Mary Peterson (B2B Account Sales, North America); Kendra Nicole Mock (CMP, North America); Amy Campbell (Creative Marketing Management, Europe); Yiyin Zhao (President of Hong Kong office, Asia); Sandeep Rana (Product Environment, Europe).

In sharing everyone's unique experiences, the overarching lesson we all came to realize is that great ideas can come from anyone, no matter their skill level, gender or background — an important revelation at a company whose mission it is to help people everywhere defy barriers.

Learn what three of our colleagues say women's empowerment means to them, and get to know the artistic talent bringing their wisdom to life.

Katrina Burns, Australia

“You don’t need to be the President to have a strong female voice.”

A short-haired woman with glasses sitting at her desk smiling wearing a white blouse with a red and blue pattern. On her desk are art materials and there is a pink lamp in the background. A short-haired woman with glasses sitting at her desk smiling wearing a white blouse with a red and blue pattern. On her desk are art materials and there is a pink lamp in the background.

@mariainesgul

A black-and-pink sketch of a woman's face. She has long, curvy hair decorated with flowers. Her eyelashes are extensive and she has freckles on her cheeks. Her one hand is holding small figures holding one another's hand. The background is filled with rain, sun and a rainbow. A black-and-pink sketch of a woman's face. She has long, curvy hair decorated with flowers. Her eyelashes are extensive and she has freckles on her cheeks. Her one hand is holding small figures holding one another's hand. The background is filled with rain, sun and a rainbow.
A color sketch of a woman's face. She has long, curvy hair decorated with flowers. Her eyelashes are extensive and she has freckles on her cheeks. Her one hand is holding small figures holding one another's hand. The background is filled with rain, sun and a rainbow. A color sketch of a woman's face. She has long, curvy hair decorated with flowers. Her eyelashes are extensive and she has freckles on her cheeks. Her one hand is holding small figures holding one another's hand. The background is filled with rain, sun and a rainbow.
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Maria-Ines Gul’s inspiration

Reflecting on the strong female voices and unstoppable leadership potential Katrina touched on, artist Maria redefined the archetypal woman, who holds up a chain of smaller female figures climbing up a mountain together, helping each other on their way to raise their flag.

“I feel inspired by stories of collective resilience, mutual respect and the spirit of female solidarity.”

Vanisri Srikrishna Jallapelli, India

“I’m proud to have female engineers come to me for support.”

A light-haired woman in a black top is sitting and painting a large piece of art. She is holding a brush in her right hand and touching the canvas to paint with a black ink. A light-haired woman in a black top is sitting and painting a large piece of art. She is holding a brush in her right hand and touching the canvas to paint with a black ink.

@bmalagoli

A black-and-white sketch illustrates 6 women posing confidently arm in arm. A black-and-white sketch illustrates 6 women posing confidently arm in arm.
A color sketch illustrates 2 women posing confidently. The background color is white and the women are in red, purple, pink and brown. A color sketch illustrates 2 women posing confidently. The background color is white and the women are in red, purple, pink and brown.
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Bárbara Malagoli’s inspiration

With an eye-catching composition that highlights the importance of allyship with positivity and joy, Bárbara’s illustration creates an impactful image through the use of pattern and repetition.

“Being part of this project is a celebration of the unique union between all women of the world. I hope women see my work and feel we are all walking hand in hand together, into the future.”

Miyoung Yoo, South Korea

“When you focus on your passion, you can face and overcome any challenge.”

A short-haired woman with dark hair is sitting at her desk smiling wearing a leopard print top. On her desk are art materials and there are colorful art prints in the background.  A short-haired woman with dark hair is sitting at her desk smiling wearing a leopard print top. On her desk are art materials and there are colorful art prints in the background. 

@rubyst

A black and white sketch that is filled with a range of different women doing things which excite them. There is a football player, wheelchair basketball player, guitarist, activists, scientist and a woman climbing a ladder. The copy reads "Power in Passion." A black and white sketch that is filled with a range of different women doing things which excite them. There is a football player, wheelchair basketball player, guitarist, activists, scientist and a woman climbing a ladder. The copy reads "Power in Passion."
A color sketch that is filled with a range of different women doing things which excite them. There is a scientist, chef, office worker with two computers and art teacher with a student. There is another woman sketch in progress on the bottom right corner. A color sketch that is filled with a range of different women doing things which excite them. There is a scientist, chef, office worker with two computers and art teacher with a student. There is another woman sketch in progress on the bottom right corner.
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Ruby Taylor’s inspiration

Portraying successful women in the various fields they’re passionate about, Ruby took Miyoung's words to create an image that would empower women across the world to pursue their dreams.

“It's incredibly inspiring learning about passionate women,
and their energy and motivation really resonates with me.”

Download the Artwork

  • Maria-Ines Gul's Artwork 1.2MB Download
  • Bárbara Malagoli’s Artwork 0.7MB Download
  • Ruby Taylor’s Artwork 1.2MB Download

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