Powerful Woman of Purpose. Vesna Radonjic
With Powerful Women of Purpose we introduce you to those women who have fearlessly worked for their purpose. They balance their roles to perfectly fit their lives. This week we have Vesna Radonjic, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Montenegro and Deputy Ambassador to Montenegro.
What is your definition of purpose and how did you fine yours?
Purpose cannot be defined in a single line or even a paragraph. But I would like to enclose
purpose as to love, to explore, to enjoy, have fun. Motherhood is the biggest creation by the
lord for it teaches us patience, love, forgiveness and selflessness. We choose our own
feelings, if we chose to feel good, we will definitely feel good. We have to be alert about our
feelings and live every moment to the fullest. The only necessity is the will and
understanding to do so.
You are serving in a powerful role being a Deputy Ambassador to Montenegro, what is the most challenging part of your role and how do you handle those challenges?
As a Deputy Ambassador I have to face a lot of challenges but I face them with the armour of
positivity around me. I love my job and I am constantly evolving as a diplomat. Living in a
different country, in a different culture has its own challenges. So there is always a scope for
learning which makes it more adventurous and worthwhile experience. And finally, my
schedule is packed all the time. Setting up daily priorities is one of the major challenges.
You serve several communities, what makes you so passionate about what you do?
When I see the result of my hard work, it makes me feel that I have contributed towards a
bigger cause which makes me work harder the next time. It is my passion to do greater good
that directs me.
What suggestions can you offer our readers that can help them overcome adverse situations in their life?
Constantly learn and grow through adverse situations, it may not be easy but it will end
eventually. Every time you get through you will come out stronger. The situation is not
stronger than us, we give it the power with our thoughts, and we make it seem bigger even
when it is not. When you look around yourself you will always find someone else with a
bigger problem but still we feel that ours is bigger than others. So the way we react to out
troubles is the strength that defines it. Our next step is our choice, we should take it wisely.
Managing a demanding career and family can be really hard for a woman. How do you
balance the two?
I manage my priorities and plan in advance, that’s the only thing that has helped me keep
going. Things have got hard and I have my imbalances but with time and power of thought I
have overcome the difficult situations with lots of love, passion and joy.
Beauty and Purpose is about inspiring women across the globe to shine in their beauty by walking in their purpose. How do you celebrate your individual beauty?
I evaluate my results every time and they are a lesson that next time I can work for the
better. They define my accomplishments and my future endeavors. Everyone of us have
got their own purpose we just have to realize it and follow the right path that leads us.
If there was only one chance for someone to visit Montenegro where would you tell them they must see?
It is a beautiful country with an extraordinary culture. my recommendation would be seaside,
Kotor, Budva, Tivat with Pirto Montenegro, Herceg Novi, Bar, and the northern parts Kolasin,
Zabljak, Tara river.
What is your favorite self-care activity?
I love to run and read. I love my ME-TIME. Usually women don’t get time for themselves. All
they end up doing is taking care of others and they end up losing themselves in the process.
Some alone time is necessary not only for a healthy body but for a healthy mind as well. I
love to be alone in silence it connects me to my inner self, my purpose and my passion.
Besides Bible, which is your favorite self-development book?
There is not just one book but plenty. Books are the best sources of knowledge transfer.
They not only impart wisdom but they are your friends once you get to know them better. I
love classics; everything is already said and done in a single book. I recommend philosophy
for great thoughts, psychology to understand human mind better, and fiction. I would also
recommend modern literature, but there are only selective ones out there.
Everyone has a purpose to fulfill and to realise that purpose we have to work on our lives and overcome several challenges in order to walk on the chosen path.
