Jennifer Lopez is one of the most influential Hispanic performers in the United States. As an award-winning, record-breaking entertainer but also as a businesswoman, philanthropist, and mother, J. Lo has done it all…
It’s plain to see that executives of major tech companies are cut from a different cloth than most: working long hours, navigating the stormy seas of a highly complex industry, and making tough decisions. Getting to the top requires drive, intelligence, vision, and eagerness to embrace the difficult and the uncomfortable…
Billie Jean King is one of the world’s most celebrated tennis players, but just as impressive is her dedication to fighting for equality and breaking down barriers both on and off the court. King started off in softball until her parents suggested she try a different sport…
American businesswoman Mary Barra has always been involved with cars. Long before she was the CEO and Chairman of General Motors, her dad was starting the family interest in the auto manufacturing business while working at Pontiac…
A star soccer player, Mia Hamm competed with the U.S. women’s national team for 17 years and until 2013 she held the record for most international goals scored by a male or female player. She has embodied the rise of American soccer and has served as a role model both within and outside the sport…
Coco Chanel was a woman ahead of her time, a true entrepreneur who brought women freedom through fashion. And now, fifty years after her passing, her fashion empire and timeless designs are still beloved worldwide…
Ursula Burns made history as the first African American woman to earn a top position at a Fortune 500 company when she became the Chief Executive Officer of Xerox in 2009. From a tough childhood to the head of a male-dominated organization, her journey gives hope and inspiration to many women, and especially women of color. She once said “I’m a black lady from Lower East Side of New York. Not a lot intimidates me.”…
Picabo Street is considered the greatest female speed skier in American history. She won an incredible collection of World Championships and Olympic medals…
“Let me tell you what I think is the right step for the future.” Those words, suggested by YouTube Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki as a way for women to immediately call out those speaking over or ignoring them in meetings, serve as more than a pushback against workplace disrespect—they stand as a rallying cry in the fight for equality…
A list of credentials that include film maker, author, athlete, and Olympian wouldn’t bring a 30-year-old to mind. But those are just a few of the accomplishments Alexi Pappas has achieved over the course of her career. To say she is a busy young woman would be an understatement. By day, she is a long-distance runner and ultimate athlete…
