Most would answer: Long, powerful careers, groundbreaking creations, great trust, an audience magnet, charisma, and much more. I would respond that there are different ways to look at it. Outwardly, the bar is set sky-high to be declared an icon, but one can also feel iconic on the inside.

And what do I mean by that?

It is about our own mindset and mentality. You can create your own feeling inside yourself by being open, daring to take risks, and pushing boundaries; for every boundary you push, your self-confidence will increase – and so will the feeling of being strong. Part of creating a winning feeling within yourself is also being able to let go of negative comments like hot potatoes and move forward. Mistakes are good and educational.

The more I have learned to keep moving forward regardless of what happens, the stronger I have become as a person.

Will I become an icon? I’m working on it. 

/Samira