Patricia Smith
Dr. Patricia V. Smith, author of "I Persist," is a 72-year-old CEO of Sweet P Home Care, a multimillion-dollar home healthcare company. Her autobiography details her journey from abandonment and homelessness in Jamaica to success, emphasizing persistence, resilience, and self-determination. Inspired by the Finnish concept of sisu, her mission is to empower others to overcome challenges. A mental health and women's empowerment advocate, she draws from her own experiences with depression to inspire others to rewrite their stories and embrace their potential.