Also to career women, Brown advice, “don’t give up, instead be patient, while understanding you can’t do it all at once. Find the right mentor who can encourage and hold you accountable, think of what you have to offer and what they can offer you.” A strong supporter of women in government, Brown’s advice to women in general, is to “get into the loop early as possible to keep abreast of new opportunities and to make the connections that matter in terms of career growth.” Not all work without play, Brown says she gets to relax with close friends at least once a week, to make sure she still has a life
beyond work. “Recharging during weekends allows me to clear my mind off things and come up with fresh ideas so I can be of better services to my clients.” A firm believer in change and the need to support women, the 13 years finance veteran, if not running a public accounting firm, says she would have been a doctor. “Through that I would have been able to serve and give back to society. The gratitude on the faces of all those lives you touch is unparalleled.” WE wish Brown and J. Stevens & Associates best of luck as they keep touching lives. , Woman’s Essence Magazine 11