“Take the cliff jump you need to create what seems unimaginable.” Brandice Daniel is the founder and CEO of Harlem Fashion Row, which she started in 2007 to provide a platform for multicultural designers. With her goal being to level the playing field for designers of color, Brandice has created opportunites for many up and coming designers and partnered with…
“My passion for fashion started at a very young age.“ Sonia Syngal is the newly appointed CEO of GAP Inc. Prior to this appoinment, Sonia previously worked under the GAP Inc umbrella where she served Old Navy as the EVP of global supply chain and product operations. As CEO of GAP Inc., she is now is apart of the small…
“You could certainly say that I’ve never underestimated myself, there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.“ Angela Merkel is a german politician and has been the German Chancellor for the last 15 years. Known for steering her country out of a financial crisis and back into growth, Merkel was ranked by Forbes as the Number One Powerful Woman of 2019. Nationality:…
“A word after a word after a word is power.” Margaret Atwood is a Canadian Author, Poet. Since 1961, Atwood has published over sixty-six works and has won numerous awards and honors for her writing. Additionally, many of her works such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Alias Grace have been adapted for film and television, thus increasing her exposure. Atwood’s…
“Every twist and turn in life is an opportunity to learn something new about yourself, your interests, your talents, and how to set and then achieve goals.” Jameela Jamil is an English actress, activist, and TV presenter. She got her start in the media industry through her role as a main host of T4, the UK’s leading youth entertainment show.…
Our industry in Africa, especially Nigeria, is still untapped. We have so many stories that need to be told and I want to continue to tell those stories.” ~ Kemi Adetiba, Director and Producer Summary: Kemi Adetiba is a music director from Lagos state who directed one of the most sought after Nigerian movies in 2016, ‘The Wedding Party’. Kemi started…
“I’m on a journey to love me for me. If people love it, that’s awesome, and if people don’t, that’s not my problem.” Jazzmyne Jay Robins is a Buzzfeed video producer and reporter who is known for her blunt attitude and body-positive message. As someone who struggled with weight her whole life she finally embraced her shape and became a…
“The path to success for women, lies squarely in their ability to take the road less travelled and to take risks along that journey.” Wendy Luhabe is a former high powered corporate worker turned entrepreneur. Luhabe’s main focus is empowering women in Africa to become businesswomen and forge their own paths. She is currently the chancellor of the University of…
“Nowadays you’re only limited by your dreams, we think big and dream big.” Huda Kattan is most known for starting the widely popular makeup brand, Huda Beauty. Huda Beauty first became known for their popular false eyelashes which were favored by Kim Kardashian. Eventually, she expanded her line and Huda Beauty is now a household name and billion dollar company.…
“Everyone can do simple things to make a difference, and every little bit really does count.” Stella McCartney has been widely known since birth due to being the daughter of Paul McCartney. She grew up in the spotlight, but then started her own fashion house, Stella McCartney. McCartney is an extremely environmentally conscious designer and eschews the use of leather…
