The incredible women of Verve make our workplace a very special place. In honoring Women’s History Month, we’re taking a moment to celebrate how these women draw their inspiration to become the women that they are. Here’s what they shared.
Which woman in your life inspires you?
MARIANNE PEREZ
Preferred name: Mar
Home Cafe: Melrose
Position: Cafe Manager
“My mom is a woman that inspires me the most. She works extremely hard to ensure that the people in her life are taken care of and happy. She maintains a positive attitude no matter what is thrown her way. I can only hope to be half the woman that she is.”
LIZA MANDUJANO
Home Cafe: Manhattan Beach
Position: Cafe Manager
“The woman that inspires me the most is my mana (sister). She has taught me that it’s okay to falter, but to never forget to pick yourself back up. Her strength and courage is transcending.”
LORAINE SAUPAN
Home Cafe: Spring Street
Position: Barista
“As for the women who inspire me most in this season of my life, I want to specifically highlight FKA Twigs and SZA. I admire the collective vulnerability and passion they share in their art. These women have inspired me to journey through life more presently and shamelessly in all of life’s experiences.”
JULIA GOEBEL
Home Cafe: Pac Avenue
Position: Wholesale Sales Manager
“Yoko Ono is particularly inspiring to me during this chapter in my life for her peace activism and unabashed artistic expression.”
NIKKI NELL
Home Cafe: Seabright!
Position: Customer Experience Team Manager
“My Mom! While 5-year-old me thought she was the “meanest mommy on the block,” I’m so grateful for the way she raised me. I wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for her! <3”
MYLENE ALCAYAGA
Home Cafe: 41st Avenue
Position: E-Commerce Content Associate Manager
“My friend Mary Pettis inspires me. Watching her raise sheep for wool and then dyeing the fiber with plants offers a glimpse into the deep connection we all can have with the land we call home.”