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Women of Substance – Lindsey Horvath

On a recent trip to LA, I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsey Horvath, who is a ball of fire. In her mid-twenties, she is already Vice President of Theatrical Print for bpg Advertising Agency in Los Angeles, where she develops creative marketing and advertising campaigns for theatrical film releases.

She also is heavily invested in her community, holding many leadership roles in various organizations. She is the President of the Hollywood Chapter of NOW, as well as the Vice President of Young Feminism for California NOW. She is the Vice President of Outreach for National Women’s Political Caucus – LA Westside. The City of West Hollywood’s City Council unanimously appointed her to the Women’s Advisory Board, which serves the needs and interests of the women of West Hollywood. She is on the Board for the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project, as well as the YWCA of Glendale. She is a Community Events Producer for the two-week Until the Violence Stops Los Angeles Festival, a project of the VDAY organization working to stop violence against women and girls. Lindsey also co-founded OBJECT, a women’s Conversation organization.

At the age of 25, you have accomplished a lot in a short time – what drives you?
I learned at an early age to go after what I wanted. I never let being female or other people’s limited thinking derail me from going after my goals. My passion is about making an impact and the work that I do in advertising and in the public arena is focused on creating education, support and network opportunities for women. It is about making an impact on the way women are portrayed and positioned in our society, about opening more opportunities for them.

What would you say is the most important skill for women to master to be successful?
Communication skills – it is not just what you say but how you say it. Your words and actions speak volumes. The people I admire the most lead a daily life of action. Be proud of who you are and speak with confidence. Communicate clearly what you want and expect from yourself and from others. Overcome your fears and go after what you want.

An extraordinary young woman, Lindsey is fiercely committed to making a lasting impact. To do this, she plans to run for elected office. Keep an eye on her – she will be a future president of the United States!