Each year, Moves Magazine, a publication that advocates for women’s rights, social fairness and equal opportunity for its readers, hosts the Power Women Gala to celebrate 25 women from all industries and professions who embody these principles and strive to make a difference.

This year, Norwegian’s Barcelona-based Boeing 787 captain Jessica Sundquist was among the honorees. She was very appreciative to be included among this group of women, who included several senior level female executives from all types of companies, Dana Bash (CNN), Sunny Hostin (ABC’s The View), Ana Navarro (CNN), Hilarie Burton (actor), Felicty Huffman(actor), Gugu Mbatha Raw (actor) and Sela Ward (actor), and shared how she felt to be a powerful woman and defy the odds.

Missed Jessica’s acceptance speech on Friday night? You can watch for yourself by clicking on the image below