By Women’s Agenda Renee Wootton dreamed of becoming a pilot her entire life. When she achieved that milestone, her next pursuit turned quickly into becoming an astronaut. A proud Tharawal woman, Renee Wootton is passionate about aviation, as well as addressing climate change and encouraging more women into STEM careers; advocacy which led to her appointment as a Superstar of STEM in 2020. She’s…
We recognise some trailblazers in the region, each of whom has played her role in challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality as well as shaping a more inclusive global society.
Mimi Dixon, manager of brand equity and activation at Crayola, spearheaded the initiative that has won multiple awards, including Toy Of The Year award for most creative.
Six characteristics that are consistently present in a strong women leader. By JENNI CATRON It is no surprise that “strong” is a word we use to describe women who have risen to positions of leadership. Males and females alike recognize that women in positions of power must be strong in order to survive the pressure cooker that results in only…
This change-focused list marks the first of three subject-focused 50 Over 50 lists being released this summer. By Elana Lyn Gross and Lisette Voytko When Pamela Winn was released from prison in 2013, after serving time for bank fraud, she found herself mourning the loss of time: time for herself, time to build on her career and, above all, time…
These are women in business and leadership who share the very personal journeys they’ve been on and the turning points they’ve experienced. By Jacqui Ooi These are women in business, in leadership, in the not-for-profit sector and in creative industries, who share the very personal journey they’ve been on and the turning points that sparked a new chapter. For some, these…
While the tech space may appear trendy and futuristic for what it is, the women in tech that work behind the scenes still face their own unique challenges. By Ariel Shapira There has been a lot of talk about “the glass ceiling” ever since it was coined in 1978 by Marilyn Loden. As we’ve all come to know through pop culture, metaphor refers…
Someone at Nike looked at athlete Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in the storied history of American track and field, and told her to know her place. Felix made it clear that her “place” is wherever she wants it to be, including in the incredibly competitive footwear market.
By Emily Pidgeon maggie kim Knowing just two words of English but with a dogged drive for success, KOL Group Founder and CEO Maggie Kim forged an influential career in finance and asset management – a venture spanning continents that has opened her world to new possibilities, although it almost claimed her life. More than a decade before the life-changing moment…
BY SARAH SPELLINGS As a documentary photographer, Esther Ruth Mbabazi is tasked with sharing an unflinching look at reality, whether she’s turning her lens on the objects South Sudanese refugees brought with them to northern Uganda or children in the country affected by a mysterious disease known as nodding syndrome. The Kampala-based photographer is known for capturing her fellow Ugandans as…
