Prudence Simpson, director of sales, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel
Prudence Simpson loves the fact that she gets to explore and play with her expertise in business administration in her post. Getting the opportunity to bid for events and then winning, puts the icing on the cake. But what adds that fine wine to the mix is the fact that she gets to meet different heads of state and public figures that you would only dream of meeting, and getting the opportunity to do so, is an experience in itself. All this experience has helped to influence her parenting three boys. Children need structure and her job needed organisational skills, and both has helped the other.
1. What has motherhood taught you about yourself?
Motherhood taught me that I was a lot stronger than I thought. I manage to find solutions for things I never imagined I would. Women are strong, resilient and great time managers.
2. How has motherhood influenced your career, and vice versa?
My career has taught me structure, and vice versa.
3. Best advice on motherhood you ever received?
Each child is unique ... treat them like individuals. Each expresses themselves differently, and I have seen that with my sons.
4. One bit of advice you would give new career mothers.
It is important to make your children your priority. Careers come and go, but the role of motherhood is the greatest role you could ever have.