Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.
Egyptian Diva
And then there is Angie Sokari Aziz. Mother, wife, and the consummate pro. Angie is a “beast” — loosely defined, it means the ability to do the work of 3 people in any given day — to perfection. In 3 short months, Angie went from parent volunteer to … [Continue reading]
One of the Guys
It’s a badge of honor, to us men, when we designate one of our lady friends, as one of the guys! Meet Judi Washburn — who chooses not to wear that badge at all. Not that she has a choice. Around her, I take the liberty to not mind my language, to … [Continue reading]
Queen Bee
It is only appropriate that I start this special series by profiling my Queen Bee, Rohini. Especially as today is her birthday, and this is in a sense, a quiet celebration of what she means to me. Besides Mom and Dad, no other person has had such … [Continue reading]
Profiles in Brilliance
Frank Sinatra famously said, “I like intelligent women”. I do too. I have been fortunate to be surrounded by women of substance who I admire, who have touched my life in positive ways, and who define excellence in multiple facets of life. For the … [Continue reading]