Celebrating the inspirational
power of moms
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Happy
Mother’s Day
For so many of us, our moms and mother figures energize us – by their example, by their words, and by their teachings – to dream big, and to work hard to achieve those dreams.
Here at New Fortress Energy, we deeply appreciate the contributions of the women who nurture their families while furthering our efforts to power the world with positive energy. We’re proud to present a New Fortress Energy mother who share her life lessons that have helped define who she is, and that she is now passing on so her own children can define themselves and reach their own dreams as well.
Meet Emma
“We can reach any goals we put our minds to” – Emma Quintana, Administrative Assistant
After spending 25 years in administration and office management, Emma Quintana has some words of wisdom to share with employers about including and appreciating moms.
“Some companies underestimate working mothers, thinking we wouldn´t be able to reach our goals because our kids would be a distraction,” Emma says. “But being a working mother means we can reach any goals we put our minds to, because our kids are our greatest motivation.”
It’s a lesson she learned from her own mother.
“My mother has been and is a very important person in my life – as a woman, as a working woman, and as a mother,” she says. “Even though we do not live in the same city anymore, we have a close relationship. She has been a huge teacher.”
Emma is deeply aware that she holds a similar role for her own children.
“I’m empowered by the trust of my kids, the relationship and communication with them, and the awareness that I am a role model for them, as a woman and as a mother,” she says. “I encourage them to be happy, enjoy little things, follow their heart, and think twice. Mental health is as important as physical health.”
In the everyday routine of motherhood, Emma knows it’s easy to overlook the challenges of being a mom, but she counsels us not to forget, especially on this special day.
“Mother’s Day is a good opportunity to thank our mothers,” she says. “It’s also a reminder of the beautiful phenomenon that it is to be able to raise my kids and watch how the have grown into the amazing people they are now.”
