Martha Mertz – Founder/ATHENA International, Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur

From childhood, Martha Mayhood Mertz saw women she admired – skilled, strong, inspiring women – denied recognition for and access to leadership positions. Carving out a career in the 1980s, Martha faced the same divide; accomplishments that were acclaimed in men were often overlooked in women. The more she observed, the more she became convinced:…

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Zara Rutherford – Youngest Around the World Aviator

Zara Rutherford has completed her five-month, 28,000-mile journey around the world in a microlight aircraft. She is the youngest female to fly solo around the world. Zara hopes to go to university to study computer science/computer engineering. She says she’s, “Been flying for as long as I can remember and one of my biggest dreams…

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Yolonde Entsch – Social Entrepreneur, CEO, Women’s Advocate

Yolonde Entsch’s career spans community, political, government and more recently entrepreneurial endeavors. Her focus is on empowering communities to engage and act. She achieves this through tailored programs, public speaking, humanitarian work and volunteering her time, experience and skills to help others be bold and brave. Yolande is passionate about empowering women of all ages,…

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Neema Namadamu – Founder/Hero Women Rising – Maman Shujaa

Neema Namadamu is a visionary game-changer. From a young age, she refused to accept the limitations imposed on her by society. Disabled by polio at age two, her prospects in life were considered nonexistent by many. But thanks to her mother’s dedication, and Neema’s own determination, she managed to surmount great obstacles to complete her…

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Rolene Strauss – Miss World 2014, Coach, Speaker, Author,

Rolene Strauss is a transformative self-confidence coach, Miss World 2014, graduated medical doctor, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two boys. Rolene’s diverse background laid the foundation for her passion to empower women to become the Feminine, Fearless Females they were born to be. Graduating from medical school, traveling to more than 20…

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Dr. Paula Fellingham – Philanthropist, Speaker, Author, CEO/WIN, Founder/ Global Prosperity and Peace Initiative.

Dr. Paula Fellingham is the Founder and CEO of the Women’s Information Network (WIN), an educational and social network for women, and a global community of women. The WIN hosted the largest gathering of women in history for the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2011: 377 live events in 152 countries.…

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