Behind the Feature on Women in Emerging Markets
Behind The Feature: Michael & Irina on Women in Emerging Markets and their ambitions. Michael Boricki, a Firmsconsulting Principal, edited September’s Quarterly article about the significant challenges of women in emerging markets who lack career guidance to join the likes of McKinsey, BCG et al. Irina (see footnote 1), a Big-3 consultant and co-writer of the article, was the source material for the article and the main consultant profiled. The photo-essay above follows a young lady, who lives in Irina's old apartment, through her typical day. This essay aims to provide some context for Irina's former life in Ukraine. Photos are copyrighted to Firmsconsulting. How do you think women should use the inspiring stories in this piece? Michael: Well, I can answer that by telling you how women in emerging markets, or of disenfranchised backgrounds, should not use the article. When we wrote this article I was most concerned with readers looking at these stories and thinking that if they spent a few thousand dollars on advice, along with tens of thousands of dollars on an education, they could achieve an amazing career outcome. That keeps me awake at night. I worry that all of the advice will be taken literally. What Irina…