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Simone de Gale is an award-winning chartered architect, artist and investor. She founded her own architectural practice, Simone De Gale architects, in 2010 taking on international projects in the US, Caribbean and Croatia. She is the chairwoman of RIBA’S audit and oversight committee and also sits on the board advisors for Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.
Dear Simone,
I know you are an ambitious, smart and intelligent young lady. I just wanted to let you know that you will be very successful in all you do. The most important thing to do when you have people who admire, respect and aspire to be you, is to be humble and grateful.
It is important to realise that there are many people in the world who are not as fortunate or had the same opportunities as you. It is important to realise that although you are strong and determined, there are others who do not have the same strength as you, and your duty therefore is to guide, protect and educate people in all you say and in all you do.
Remember the heart and how powerful it is. The heart can also be hurt. Do not hurt people, always be kind, considerate, and be mindful of people’s feelings. Acknowledge fear and dispel this. Do not patronise people. Use your power carefully.
Bring warmth into people’s hearts and minds. Share your vision and your optimism. People will learn, people will be trained, people will be inspired. Continue to inspire, and most importantly, continue to work to build a better world, after all, that was always your first vision.
All my love…