In 1972, a seven-year-old Doris Burke (then Doris Sable) moved with her family into a small home on the Jersey Shore so her father could have a shorter commute to work. Waiting there for her was a left-behind basketball and a nearby court. It’s not often that someone discovers their career at such an early age, but picking up that basketball was a pivotal moment: the game has been her life ever since…
French lawyer and politician currently serving as the President of the European Central Bank since 2019, Christine Lagarde is one of the highest ranked women in business, representing many “firsts.” She was the first woman to chair international law firm Baker McKenzie, the first woman to serve as a finance minister of a G-7 country…
There is no doubt that Megan Rapinoe is one of the greatest American professional soccer players. She was named the Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2019 and is an Olympic Gold and Ballon d’Or Féminin winner. But beyond her famous playing skills on the field, she is also known for her activism, particularly for members of the LGBTQIA+ community…
Canadian singer and songwriter Shania Twain is one of the most successful female country artists of all time. Throughout her career, she has won five Grammy awards and sold more than 100 million records. But while she has shined on stages and inspired countless female artists to pursue their dreams, her success certainly didn’t come easy…
Nasdaq has a long history of firsts. In 1971 it launched as the world’s first electronic stock market, providing a market-disrupting quotation system. 1992 brought its joining with the London Stock Exchange to facilitate the first intercontinental linkage of capital markets…
American politician, lawyer, and voting rights activist, Stacey Abrams, has been one of the most influential women of 2020 and 2021. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2006 to 2017 and her name has become synonymous with voting accessibility…
Academy and Emmy Award winning actress Sally Field has been popular in Hollywood for decades. She went from perky teen roles on television to one of the most respected actresses of her generation, portraying iconic roles on the big screen, such as Norma Rae or Mary Todd Lincoln. But despite her success, she has also faced many challenges, all of which she has taken in stride…
American top-earning actress, producer, and formidable entrepreneur, there is a lot to say about Reese Witherspoon. Not only is she talented on the screen, having earned numerous accolades, she is also committed to fighting for the overlooked, and especially women…
In less than one decade, Adele was able to establish herself as one of the world’s most successful pop singers and songwriters. Her soulful voice and expertly crafted songs made her one of the bestselling performers of her generation…
While it is not uncommon for well-known athletes to use their platform to advocate for causes close to their hearts, it’s rare to see a star athlete step away at the peak of their career to focus on their work full-time. WNBA athlete Maya Moore is no stranger to challenges, bringing all the courage and dedication she has shown on the court over the years to her fight for prosecutorial reform in the U.S. justice system…
