USC Own It

It’s hard to work toward your goals if you can’t share them with the people around you. Lisa Kudrow, a star on Friends and one of our 2018 speakers, reminds us that our passions are meant to be celebrated, rather than kept hidden. Let us know some of the passion projects you’ve been working on in the comments below. #USC #OWNIT #LisaKudrow

Happy holidays from our USC OWN IT family to yours! While this year’s celebrations may look different than most, we wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season. Take time for yourself to reflect on this year and look forward to the next. #ownit #HappyHolidays #holidayseason #explore #explorepage

Everyone’s journey is distinct. Especially in college, the pressure to follow the perfect path can be immense, but our 2020 Summit speaker Danielle Brooks reminds our attendees to value their unique journeys. We hope everyone ends this week on a cheerful note. Embrace where you are today, and remember this is not your destination, just a step along the way. "' '. . ' ." - Danielle Brooks, Actress and Singer #DanielleBrooks #womenempowerment #leadership #OWNIT

At OWN IT, we hope to uplift and connect people who are underrepresented in industries like technology, business, entertainment and media, so they can form bonds and help each other succeed. Thank you to Carol Folt for reminding us of this part of our mission at last year’s Summit. ’ , ’ . - Carol Folt, University of Southern California President #OWNIT #OWNITarchives #CarolFolt #womenempowerment #leadership #USC

We wish everyone a happy and safe season of giving. This year especially, there are many simple ways to turn your #gratitude for loved ones, neighbors and essential workers into action. Remember to stay home and wear your mask to protect those around you. Even though it looks different, you can stay close to loved ones without being together physically. #OWNIT #thankyou #stayhome #maskup

This challenging semester is almost over, and in the middle of finals, we hope everyone is staying positive. Patty Jenkins, who directed Wonder Woman and spoke at our 2020 Summit, reminds us to celebrate the little victories! "The issues that we talk about today are real, but do not focus on the negative. Focus on excellence and focus on what you believe is possible." - Patty Jenkins, Director #OWNIT #OWNITarchives #PattyJenkins #womenempowerment #leadership