“When women break that taboo and they’re not afraid to drive that car by herself – that’s it. Now she has the guts to speak up for herself and take action.” ~ Manal Al Sharif, Women’s Rights Activist Summary: Manal Al-Sharif is a women’s rights activist from Saudi Arabia who helped start a women’s right to drive campaign in 2011.…
“Always be ready and never drop your guard. In such a long career one must have’ clear goals and continuously put in great effort.” ~Marcela Remoli, Head of Marketing of HSBC Argentina Summary: With an extensive commercial experience, after working 15 years in different business areas of Citibank, Marcela Remoli learned to understand the needs of the clients bybeing close…
“I want people to be inspired, to believe that seemingly intractable problems are solvable. It takes tenacity and hard work, but we have to stay ambitious. You can’t think, ‘Ah, I can’t solve that stuff, so why get involved.’ We need to get involved.” ~ Maria Eitel, Chairman of Girl Effect and Co-Chair of the NIKE Foundation Summary: Maria Eitel has…
“Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” ~ Marilyn Monroe, Actress Summary: Considered to be a great cultural icon, Marilyn Monroe has an unprecedented legacy in the American film history and a fan base that spreads across seven continents. Monroe’s most popular works include “Niagara,” “Rivers of No Return,” “Some Like It Hot,” and “The Seven Year Itch.”…
“I grew up believing that one person could make a difference.” ~ Mary Meeker, Partner at Kleiner Perkins Cuafield & Byers Summary: In a world where only 7 percent of investing partners at the top 100 venture capitalism firms are women, Mary Meeker is an influential figure in her role as a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. From Meeker’s…
“When we invest in women and girls, we are investing in the people who invest in everyone else.” ~ Melinda Gates, Cofounder of the Gates Foundation Summary: Melinda Gates took a job at Microsoft Corporation in 1987 and married her boss, Bill Gates, in 1994. That year, she and her husband co-founded what was later to become the Bill & Melinda…
The World Health Organization is supporting countries to deliver integrated, evidence-based and cost-effective care for mothers and babies during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Investing in health systems—especially in training midwives and in making emergency obstetric care available round-the-clock—is key to reducing maternal mortality. Read ten facts on maternal health that reveal how necessary their support is. 1. Nearly 830…
“Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask the most and best of everybody else, too.” ~ Meryl Streep, Actress Summary: Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed celebrities ever. She has been regarded as the best actress of the generation. She is popular for embodying characters with precision and…
“In my job, there is endless work that can be done. If you want to work 24/7, you can. But it’s not a healthy or sustainable path. It’s important to have a good balance.” ~Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Summary: Michelle Meyer is now chief economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch after being promoted to…
“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” ~ Michelle Obama, Former First Lady Summary: Before her most public role as the First Lady of the United States for 8 years, Michelle Obama had a flourishing career. A lawyer by profession, she was…
