The only woman to have ever run a wartime hospital, Amani Ballour saved her peers from the atrocities of war while contending with the patriarchal conservatism around her. Growing up in Assad’s Syria, Dr. Ballour knew she wanted to be more than a housewife, even as her siblings were married off in their teens. As…
Mary Pagano is an angel investor for female founded companies and is on advisory boards for several tech companies & charities, such as; Hera the light of Women, Fem Foundry, and Women Lines. Mary is also Founder & CEO of Hera Media Group focusing on all things Hera and the empowerment of humanity and the…
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:…
Jo Packham has been President of Chapelle Ltd. for more than 30 years. In partnership with Stampington & Co., Jo publishes the bestselling magazines Where Women Create, Where Women Cook, and Where Women Create Business. Jo tells us, “I am the creator/Editor-in- Chief of 3 best selling Stampington magazines: WHERE WOMEN CREATE, WHERE WOMEN COOK,…
Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-American journalist, author, and women’s rights activist. She is the author of The Wind in My Hair, the extraordinary memoir of a woman who overcame enormous adversity to fight for what she believes in, and to encourage others to do the same. This is her story of leaving her country, living…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
