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For women in pursuit of motherhood and a career

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Irene Mora credits her own ambition and drive to her mother, the successful CEO of a multinational company. From her unique childhood -- hopping around the world and being exposed to new environments -- Mora learned valuable skills that later informed and helped her excel in business, including adaptability, authenticity and independence. Mora encourages mothers to pursue a family and a career -- their kids may just thank them for it.

Irene Mora credits her own ambition and drive to her mother, the successful CEO of a multinational company. From her unique childhood -- hopping around the world and being exposed to new environments -- Mora learned valuable skills that later informed and helped her excel in business, including adaptability, authenticity and independence. Mora encourages mothers to pursue a family and a career -- their kids may just thank them for it.

This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger.

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About the speaker

Irene Mora

Irene Mora

Defending daughter

Irene Mora began her career as a Junior Auditor in Deloitte. Not long after, she decided to pursue her dream job in the fashion industry and started working for Calvin Klein. As part of the Spanish merchandising team, she is in charge of getting the right merchandise to the right place at the right time. Irene is a citizen of the world, having lived in Madrid, Chicago, New Jersey and Barcelona.

About TED Institute

Every year, TED works with a group of select companies and foundations to identify internal ideators, inventors, connectors, and creators. Drawing on the same rigorous regimen that has prepared speakers for the TED main stage, TED Institute works closely with each partner, overseeing curation and providing intensive one-on-one talk development to sharpen and fine tune ideas. The culmination is an event produced, recorded, and hosted by TED, generating a growing library of valuable TED Talks that can spur innovation and transform organizations.

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This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger.

Read more about the TED Institute.