“If someone lacked decency or respect, I didn’t allow that person to stay in my world.” ~ Gabrielle Union-Wade, Actress Summary: Beginning her career in the 1990s appearing on television sitcoms, Gabrielle Union-Wade then landed supporting roles in the teen comedy films She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. Her breakthrough role was in the 2000 teen…
“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a great red lipstick.” ~ Gwyneth Paltrow, Actress Summary: After majoring in Art History at U. C. Santa Barbara, Gweneth Paltrow quit, realizing it wasn’t her passion. She made her film debut with a small part in Shout (1991) and for the next five years had featured…
“Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights. Let us not forget that among those rights are the right to speak freely – and the right to be heard.” ~ Hillary Clinton, Former Secretary of State Summary: Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois, going on to earn her law degree from Yale University and later marrying fellow…
“Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.” ~ Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo Summary: As the CEO of PepsiCo, the world’s 4th largest food and beverage company, Indra Nooyi has won back-to-back listings as a “World’s Most…
“People are tired of mainstream media’s limited and confined portrayal of people of color.” ~ Issa Rae, Actress Summary: Issa Rae isa unique and funny YouTube personality who developed television series with Shonda Rhimes for ABC and Larry Wilmore for HBO. She received national attention from top media outlets like The New York Times, CNN, Rolling Stone, and ELLE. She…
“You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.” ~ J. K. Rowling, Author Summary: J. K. Rowling is undoubtedly one of the most renowned authors of the century. Despite the personal struggles, from losing her mother, to living in relative poverty, she rose to fame through the publication of…
“When I became a mom, I finally became the person I am, that I always should have been,” she says. “It’s the most satisfying job in the world. But, it can also be overwhelming and confusing. I created The Honest Company to help moms and to give all children a better, safer start.” ~ Jessica Alba, Actress & Co-founder of…
“I think ‘work’ is anything I’m doing with intention and purpose… I feel lucky that I get to wake up every day and spend my days doing things I believe in.” ~ Jessica Jackley, Cofounder of Kiva Summary: As cofounder of Kiva, the platform that pioneered micro lending, Jessica Jackley stands out as a woman at the forefront of social entrepreneurship. By…
“I joke now that I was always trying to be the perfect balance between Bill Nye the Science Guy and Beyoncé.” ~ Jessica Matthews, Cofounder of Uncharted Play Summary: Jessica O. Matthews is a Nigerian-American inventor, CEO and venture capitalist. She is the co-founder of Uncharted Play, which makes Soccket, a soccer ball that can be used as a power…
“My goal is to cover technology sans the jargon and make tech more accessible to people who find the mainstream media’s coverage too confusing or overwhelming.” ~ Jessica Naziri, Creator of Tech Sesh Summary: Jessica Naziri, a digital lifestyle host and tech blogger, is the founder of TechSesh.co. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your relationship with gadgets, or…
