Barbara Walters is a well-known, now retired, American broadcast journalist who is world renowned for her massive impact on the media world. Over the past decades, she has secured exclusive first interviews with high-profile celebrities and politicians thanks to her hard work and impressive hosting abilities…
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…
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…
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…
Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and performance artist, almost as well-known for her fashion experimentation and provocative style as she is for her musical talent. She has won many accolades including Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, and recognition from the Council of Fashion Designers of America…
As a world renowned American actress and filmmaker, Angelina Jolie has always lived her life in the glare of the spotlight and has received countless accolades to prove it. Throughout her career, she has taken on roles as engaging as as they are varied, but it seems that it is in the pursuit of her humanitarian passions and charity projects that she has found her true calling…
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…
