In this episode of "AWESOME People", Iman Huschmand has a candid conversation with Bita Milanian. Bita is the SVP of Global Marketing at Ribbon, Communications Strategist, Community Leader & Producer, just to name a few of her titles and roles. A true badass lady! As expected, Bita kept it 100% real as she discussed her personal experience with Menopause, advice for women, her efforts to encourage Iranians to visit IraniansCount.org to submit their census and knowing your limits!  SHOW NOTES: Who Bita is [3:29] What Ribbon does [7:47] Being connected to the Persian community [10:17] How Bita has been handling coronavirus [13:35] The importance of supporting your loved ones [15:26] How coronavirus has affected all aspects of life [17:32] Rapid fire questions [24:02] Being healthy and cooking during quarantine [28:34] Bita’s kitchen [31:50] Bita’s health message to women [34:37] Knowing when to stop [36:19] The U.S. census [41:34] Being happy [52:09] Advice for young business workers [53:50] Feeling connected to your roots [55:10] Bita’s message on self care [1:00:41]  QUOTES: “To be able to go past [negativity] and really focus on your mission, which is doing a good job with pure intentions and being genuine about it, those that get it and appreciate it, they stick with you, and that’s all that matters.” [12:36] “Dance has really emotionally and physically helped me to get through that really difficult period.” [35:36] “You need to be your own biggest advocate and love yourself like nobody else loves you.” [37:22] “That’s my tip to every young person entering the business world, entering the real world, is that don’t forget the power of your network.” [53:50] “If you’re confident… people respect you more for that and you become more interesting.” [56:42]  Follow Bita and Iman on IG: @bitamilanian @imanhuschmand