“Choose to be visible, choose to be known – find mentors, find sponsors, and make sure the decision makers at all levels know who you are.” ~ Dee Poku, Founder and CEO of WIE Summary: Dee Poku is the Founder and CEO of WIE, an influential women’s leadership network. WIE connects emerging and established women leaders, and works to equip…
“I design for the woman who loves being a woman.” ~ Diane von Furstenberg, Chairwoman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America Summary: Diane entered the world of fashion in 1970 when first moved to New York City and two years later, founded her own company. In 1974, she introduced the wrap dress, which came to symbolize independence and power…
“My time here made me cherish respect for people’s differences. The spirit of this country has to be one of tolerance.” ~ Elizabeth Iorns, Founder and CEO of Science Exchange Summary: Dr. Elizabeth Iorns is the Founder & CEO of Science Exchange, the Co-Director of the Reproducibility Initiative, and is a part-time partner at Y Combinator. Elizabeth has a Ph.D.…
“No one is equal until we are all equal.” ~ Elizabeth Nyamayaro, Senior Advisor to Under Secretary-General UN Women; Head of The He For She Movement Summary: Elizabeth Nyamayaro is Senior Advisor to Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women. Ms. Nyamayaro has worked at the forefront of Africa’s development agenda for more than a decade, helping to improve the…
“Find out who you are and be that person. That’s what your soul was put on this Earth to be. Find that truth, live that truth and everything else will come.” ~ Ellen DeGeneres, Television Host Summary: Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, host and actress, best known for her talk show The Ellen DeGeneres show. Her wittiness and free-spirited…
“The pressure to be available 24/7 in business today is destructive to families because when you’re on your phone, you can’t truly BE with your spouse and children. If real change is going to come in this area, it has to start with women who draw boundaries for themselves and model that behavior for their teams.” ~ Emily Bennington, Author…
“I learned to push the envelope when it comes to asking questions or making requests. And if you hear ‘that’s not possible,’ then to ask ‘what is possible,’ instead of just saying thank you and leaving. But also to think creatively about problem solving.” ~ Emily Weiss, Founder & CEO of Glossier Inc Summary: Emily Weiss founded Into The Gloss,…
“Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong.” ~ Emma Watson, Actress Summary: Movie star, advocator of gender equality, philanthropist, book lover and more! Emma Watson gained popularity by playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. From early adulthood, she has been an outspoken feminist, undertaking initiatives…
“Live your life with an open mind, open heart, and open arms; you’ll be amazed at what gifts life has to offer.” ~ Farai Simoyi, Founder of Farai Inc Summary: Farai Simoyi–from fashion designer to fashion executive, this global leader exemplifies the business of international fashion and development. Recently honored on the pages of FORBES and featured by the likes…
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” ~ Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel, Founder of Chanel Summary: The founder of the Chanel Empire, Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and business woman. Her fame is associated with her major influence in womenswear post World War I, where she liberated women from the “corseted silhouette” stereotype associated with female…
