“The moments that make life worth living are when things are at their worst and you find a way to laugh.”~ Amy Schumer, Comedian Summary: Amy Schumer is unapologetic about what she does, what she says, and what she looks like. Like many outspoken women, she’s consistently trolled by those who would love to shut her up. But she will…
“Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn’t the top priority.”~ Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany Summary: Angela Merkel is now into her third term in office (and will soon be running for her fourth), and it has a historical dimension – not just because she is at the zenith of her power, but because…
“If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I’m not frightened by anyone’s perception of me.” ~ Angelina Jolie, Actress & Humanitarian Summary: A star of stage and screen, Angelina Jolie is perhaps most influential in her role as a UN High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador, advocating on behalf of refugees around the world. Angelina is an example…
“It takes a variety of strategies and initiatives to address this pandemic. It’s about life and death and the survival of humanity.” ~ Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district Summary: Barbara Lee is the U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district, serving East Bay voters from 1998 to 2013 during a time when the region was designated…
“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” ~ Beyoncé Knowles, Singer/Songwriter Summary: Beyoncé made a name for herself by being one of the strongest women in music, preaching independence and female power in both her lyrics and her personal life. In addition to inspiring girls…
“Be the kind of person you want to spend time with.” ~ Bisila Bokoko, Founder and CEO of BBES Summary: Bisila Bokoko is a phenomenal businesswoman internationally acclaimed for successfully taking companies from local to global. For 7 years, she held the position of Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of commerce in New York. She then launched BBES, her…
“The goal is to bring an authentic African hero into American pop culture. Having this kind of positive African image in mainstream culture is long overdue.” ~ Bolaji Denise Ajayi Williams, Best-Selling Author Summary: Bolaji Denise Ajayi Williams is a Wife, Mother, Author, Animal Rights Advocate, and the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of WorkingMomin20s.com (WM 1920s Magazine). WM is described as a place…
“You need to go through hell before you realize how good you had it, or how good you could have it. I’m grateful for all the mistakes made. I’m a better person because of everything I’ve been through.” ~ Bonang Matheba, TV Personality and Radio DJ Summary: Bonang Matheba is a self-made TV personality and Radio DJ, better known for co-hosting…
“Because at 13, I learned what it meant to walk into a room and not care when everybody turned around and looked at you. And here I am.” ~ Bozoma Saint John, Chief Brand Officer of Uber Summary: Bozoma Saint John, also known as Boz, is the Chief Brand Officer at Uber Technologies, Inc. since June 2017. Ms. John is…
“It’s not every time you get to do something where you get to meet the beneficiaries of the work you do. It’s the most rewarding feeling to point at the work you do and the impact it’s having at the level of the individual.” ~ Bunmi Banjo, Head of Brand & Digital Skills at Google Summary: Bunmi Banjo is a…
