Imagine a woman who arrived in Canada with just one dress from Yugoslavia and today holds billions in her hands! Rebeka McDonald, born as Ubavka Mitić, is not just another successful businesswoman – she is a living legend of Serbian origin in the business world. While many measure success by money, Rebeka reminds us that true power lies in family and the values we pass on.
From Yugoslavia to Canada: The Dress as a Symbol Rebeka came to Canada with one suitcase and one dress, which she still keeps as a reminder of her beginnings. In a country where women are equal, she built an empire – founder and CEO of Just Energy Group Inc., a company specializing in energy product trading. Her career is full of accolades, including ringing the New York Stock Exchange bell in 2017. But Rebeka doesn’t measure success in billions – she measures success by how she raised her children.
Family First: Success Is Not Just Money “You can be very successful in business and completely fail as a parent,” says Rebeka. She is a mother of three and believes the greatest success in life is how you raise your family. Many of her friends run empires but can’t manage their own families. Rebeka often gets asked for advice, but her answer is clear: success is not measured by money, but by the quality of your children.
Millions, Planes, Power – But Who Are You? In a world where success is measured by luxury, Rebeka brings us back down to earth. Millions, planes, power – it’s all nice, but you must know who you are. She occasionally opens her closet and looks at the dress she came to Canada with, reminding herself and others that she’s still the same person. People from Yugoslavia know and appreciate this.
An Inspiration for All Women Rebeka McDonald proves that you can succeed in the male-dominated business world without losing the most important thing – family and personal identity. Her story inspires all women who dream big but don’t want to lose themselves in the process.
So, what do you think? Is it possible to have both a career and a family without compromise? Or is that just a fairy tale for kids? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let’s see who’s for and who’s against this business mom of the year!
