Last year, Katie Taylor was named Female Boxer of the Year by the World Boxing Association (WBA). She is one of the biggest names in women’s boxing but is also an all-around star athlete, having competed in soccer as well…
Known as a trailblazer for Australian Indigenous women’s rights, Antoinette Braybrook has used her voice to speak out on behalf of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples for nearly 20 years. She is the CEO of Djirra, an Aboriginal community-controlled organization that…
The famous face of Christian Dior’s perfume, Charlize Theron started off as a model and dancer before working her way up to become one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood as well as a recognized philanthropist and social activist. Born in South Africa in 1975, she received an education as a ballet dancer at the age of 6…
Annie Leibovitz is one of the world’s most influential photographers, best known for her engaging celebrity portraits. Her portfolio stretches from stars, to literary icons, to politicians and members of royal families…
Australian and Russian ballet dancer Stephanie Kurlow is the world’s first hijabi ballerina. She converted to Islam when she was nine years old and has since then proven to the world her unyielding determination to achieve her goals. She began dancing at just two years old, but stopped after her family converted to Islam, unable to find a dance studio which suited her religious beliefs…
Ruth Porat knows a thing or two about shattering glass ceilings and the limitations women often face in the workplace. Making the list of the World’s Most Powerful Women in 2020 for both Forbes and Fortune magazines, the current CFO of Google’s parent company Alphabet has a long list of accomplishments in the worlds of finance and technology…
Growing up surrounded by the natural beauty of Hawaii and with a sense of scientific curiosity encouraged by her parents at every step, it’s no wonder that Jennifer Doudna has made a career out of learning more about the underlying biological mechanisms of life. The long list of credentials and awards to her name clearly shows that her years of work are bearing fruit that will grow our understanding of the world around us for generations…
Open up almost any computer manufactured since the early 1990s, and you’re likely to find at least one, and possibly several components with an integrated circuit sporting the practically ubiquitous VIA Technologies logo. Pick up nearly any Android smartphone and you’ll see the influence of HTC Corporation…
Katie Ledecky stunned the world in 2012 when she competed in the London Olympic Games at just 15 years old. She immediately made a name for herself, taking home the gold in the 800m freestyle in her international debut…
P!nk is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. She is well known for her edgy pop music, chart-topping hits, acrobatic stage presence, and numerous accolades including Grammy, Brit, Daytime Emmy, and MTV Video Music awards. More than 20 years after her debut, she has not backed down…
