When was the last time someone told you to "dream a bit more"? In a world where people seem consumed by their jobs, how much money they make, and how high up the ladder they can climb, it's hard not to get caught up in the hustle of it all. But Moleskine's visionary CEO Daniela Riccardi urges us to reclaim our dreams. Her steadfast belief in the power of possibility has taken her to heights that she couldn't have imagined for herself. As the first European woman to lead Procter & Gamble, the former CEO of Diesel and Baccarat, and the current CEO of Moleskine, Riccardi has had a career nothing short of captivating.
For Riccardi, there are no limits to what she can achieve. Between building a boutique hotel—Casa al Sole—on the picturesque island of Ischia, Italy, simply because she craved a sanctuary she couldn't find elsewhere (yes, really) and courageously walking away from a job because of gender discrimination, her journey has been a testament to her unwavering determination. At Marie Claire's Power Play event in March, I had the privilege of spending time with Riccardi. We talked, we danced (she is an incredible dancer—more on that later), we laughed, and I learned about her remarkable story. Discover the insights and inspiration from our enlightening conversation below.
