A biography for Stephanie Ruhlehasn’t been written yet.
“College has become a business, and because of that, it can be gamed.”
“You cannot change who you are, so don't punish yourself for your shortcomings. Know who you are, give it your best, and celebrate it.”
“Work-life balance is not just a buzzy, self-help term that real business people laugh at. You need it.”
“Seek out different perspectives.”
“Graduation is an important day. It is a significant achievement.”
“It's amazing how filling my cup with empty calories can lead to filling out the rear of my jeans.”
“I think the media's responsibility is to get to the bottom of things - to get to the truth.”
“While you may watch what you eat, food is only half the battle. Liquid calories count just as much - maybe even more!”
“I never expected to join the ranks of commencement speakers, especially at my alma mater. I had a tough time there, left eagerly, and returned rarely.”
“Having the responsibilities of family life forced me to drown out office politics and focus on delivering my best at home and work.”
“All of us, as humans, as Americans, as people who are lucky enough to be a part of this country's ideals, should care about our neighbors seeking refuge.”
“The most talented investors are animals solely focused on winning.”
“Completing college is a big deal, and commencements do a good job of making the moment feel big.”
“Wall Street is not the right career for everyone or for every woman. That is clear. But it can't be wrong for every woman. A big job in a trading house can't only be the head of Human Resources or chief operating officer in charge of overhead.”
“Social media is amazing because it's opened a platform for so many people to have a voice - but that voice can get inside your head, and it can really mess with you. The only way to avoid that is to have a strong sense of self. I can't say that I have one, but I can tell you I'm working really hard on it.”
“All of my life, I've been blessed with a fast metabolism and a petite physique.”
“Life - life is not fair. But it can be extraordinary.”
“My favorite commencement addresses are the ones that get real and don't make too many promises.”
“The inhumane treatment of families turned an immigration issue into an immigration crisis.”
“I've never been the smartest or most qualified for any job I've ever had, and I'm talking waitressing, babysitting, you name it. But I know I've got the will to win. And I learned how to bet on myself and take a shot.”