She said WHAT?!

She said WHAT?!

Sometimes, the first chapter isn’t shaped by belief—but by the absence of it. When Rita Johnson-Mills asked her high school counselor about college, she was told something that would be unthinkable today.

Spoiler alert: She went anyway.

In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Rita shares how she turned obstacles into fuel, the role family played in expanding her vision, and why seeing potential in others is one of the most powerful forms of leadership.

This episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw was recorded at the WBL Summit, a leadership, networking, and professional development conference for WBL members that takes place each spring.

WBL is a network of 1500+ senior executive women in healthcare who convene to share ideas, make valuable connections, and solve business challenges. WBL’s mission is to connect and support our members in advancing their careers and impact on our industry.

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