Callaghan, Brenda

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing, John Carroll University

What Guides My Decision Making: Personal ethics, good information and instincts based on years of experience

Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Margaret Thatcher

Favorite Quote: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” — John F. Kennedy

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Public servant

The Advice I’d Give Someone New: You can have more than one career — look at careers in decades. You have more than one talent.

Proudest Moment: When my children were born and my college graduation. I had paid for [college] myself while living on my own.

My Biography Would Be Called: Keep Moving Forward

What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: Start a business!

Biggest Regret: Not going to law school yet — but there’s still time.

Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Julia Roberts