Taking a full-time job while pursuing a college education? Why not? Adopting a child and becoming a mom in two days? Why not? Giving up precious weekends to do an MBA? Why not? Fulfilling a passion to raise awareness on business ethics and etiquette? Why not?

And doing all of that with love, passion, ambition and joy, never settling for average, but always seeking excellence and perfection.

My secret for striking a balance between personal and career goals is simply to enjoy each and every thing I do. I am blessed to have an amazing family who encourages and supports my endeavors and dreams.

I am Lina Abdulaziz Alshaikh, and that is my story.