“Knowing that we’re solving real problems is incredibly gratifying.” ~ Adi Tatarko, CEO & Co-Founder of Houzz Summary: Adi Tatarko is the CEO and co-founder of Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, bringing together both professionals and homeowners via mobile, local and social tools. Adi and her husband and co-founder, Alon Cohen, started Houzz out of challenges that they…
“Women communicate differently, I think. There are certain characteristics to a woman, like multitasking, problem-solving, being able to listen and cultivate certain relationships and distinguish how a relationship will benefit the longevity of the company.” ~ Adriana Gascoigne, Founder and CEO of Girls in Tech Summary: Adriana Gascoigne is an American technology executive and activist, the founder and Chief Executive…
“Never leave for tomorrow what can be done today.” ~ Ameenah Gurib Fakim, President of Mauritius Summary: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a Mauritian biodiversity scientist who has served as the President of Mauritius since 2015. In December 2014, she was selected to be the presidential candidate of the Alliance Lepep. Now she’s working to advance awareness of global warming and to…
”It is time for a sustainable development agenda.” ~ Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Summary: Amina J. Mohammed is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and a former Minister of Environment of Nigeria. Previously, Amina Mohammed was a key player in the Post-2015 development process, serving as the Special Adviser to UN Secretary-General Ban…
“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…
In honor of Global Breast Feeding Week, GC4W is proud to share Secrets Of Breast Feeding from Global Moms in the Know. Many think breast-feeding is instinctual. Although easy for some women, for many new moms — including Brooke Scelza, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Los Angeles, California — it’s a struggle. “I was shocked at how hard…
“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…
