Editor's reflection: Campaign US' 2020 Female Frontier Awards

Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. That’s what I learned from Jennifer DaSilva, president of Berlin Cameron, who was named this year’s Fearless Pioneer. DaSilva gave a passionate closing keynote in which she explained why it’s okay to be vulnerable.

"Fearlessness isn’t the lack of fears -- it’s the ability to push beyond them. The ability to redirect your fears and channel them into energy to conquer a challenge," she said. "Fear is actually what got me up on this stage today. I was afraid that things might stay the same—for women leaders, for women founders, and for myself and Berlin Cameron."

Seeing a powerful industry leader, like DaSilva, share a piece of herself with a crowd and be so open really had an impact on me - and I hope with everyone at the event. She made me realize that vulnerability doesn’t equate to weakness. Being a little nervous or afraid is okay because, as she said, you can use those "fears as fuel."