J.K. Rowling is best-known as the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series of seven books, published between 1997 and 2007. The popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies worldwide, be translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She is the second…
Chloé Zhao is a director, screenwriter, and producer. Growing up in Beijing, Chloé moved to New York City in 2010 and began studying in the Graduate Film program. She has quickly become one of the industry’s leading filmmakers. She was nominated for Best Director and Best Feature at the 33rd Independent Spirit Awards and became…
DJ Citizen Jane worked ten years in the police department as a cop. She suddenly left her successful job and followed her dreams. She is one of the most in demand DJs and performs at the world’s most famous arenas. She is also a singer, song writer, musician, and producer. She says, ”What makes me…
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is an American viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health. She is the recipient of The Franklin Institute’s inaugural Benjamin Franklin NextGen Award and lead scientist behind the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. As a leading viral immunologist,…
Katy Perry is an American pop singer. She is currently one of the top singers in the world and probably the most popular singer right now. Her songs peak almost every chart in the world. She has won many awards. She is the top earning women in music since 2011. Her most notable songs is…
VALARIE KAUR is a renowned civil rights leader and celebrated prophetic voice “at the forefront of progressive change” (Center for American Progress). Valarie burst into American consciousness in the wake of the 2016 election when her Watch Night Service address went viral with 40 million views worldwide. Her question “Is this the darkness of the…
Rachhya Kayastha is the National Director for Nepal at Eden Reforestation Projects As a young girl, Rachhya was intrinsically motivated by the communities around her and the need for environmental change. As an adult, Rachhya completed her degree in Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Kathmandu, and joined Eden Reforestation Projects. Through her…
Natasha Coates is a 26 year old British Disability Gymnast from Sherwood, Nottingham. She has a rare condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Anything from sweating to laughing can set off a life-threatening allergic reaction, and she is hospitalized on average every two weeks. Since she developed the condition, aged 18, she has had over…
Shaesta Waiz | Inspiring The Next Generation from Departure Point Films on Vimeo. Shaesta Waiz was born in a refugee camp. Her family traveled from Afghanistan to America in 1987 to escape the Soviet-Afghan war. She grew up in California in an underprivileged school district where substitute teachers, sharing textbooks with classmates, and watching friends…
Inspiring Woman Defies Aging Stereotypes from Eunice Olsen Media on Vimeo. Dolly Yeo is a trainer at WINGS, an organization in Singapore focused on promoting active aging for women. This vibrant and energetic woman defies the stereotypes of aging and is a huge inspiration to women around her. A self-motivated lady who does not let…
