Women's Yellow Pages of Greater Philadelphia

Women of Accomplishment 2010

BEST ADVICE RECEIVED:
What my mother wrote in my autograph book when I was in fourth grade: "To thine own self be true." It’s a tough one, though!

Becky Michael

President, Black Horse Graphics, Inc.

609 West State Street, Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-8865
becky@blackhorsegraphics.com
www.blackhorsegraphics.com

ADVICE TO PASS ON: Compliment people; build them up. When someone compliments you, accept it graciously.

FIRST JOB: I babysat for the president of Scott Paper’s granddaughter for two weeks. At the end I had earned enough to buy my first turntable and speakers.

GREATEST PASSION: Color: fall trees, a can of paint, fabric....

HOW/WHY CHOSE FIELD: My mother opened a typesetting business and needed a typist. I had the skills to help her.

I WISH I HAD KNOWN YEARS AGO: It’s okay to say no.

LEADERSHIP TIP: Have faith in yourself.

LIFE LESSON: Things are always changing; appreciate the moment. What’s here today might not be here tomorrow.

MENTORS: Both of my grandmothers. Their independence and way of life helped me become who I am today.

MOST REWARDING: Working around my house and yard and hanging out with my pets.

MOTIVATOR: Thinking of things to create or invent.