“Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong.” ~ Emma Watson, Actress Summary: Movie star, advocator of gender equality, philanthropist, book lover and more! Emma Watson gained popularity by playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. From early adulthood, she has been an outspoken feminist, undertaking initiatives…
“Live your life with an open mind, open heart, and open arms; you’ll be amazed at what gifts life has to offer.” ~ Farai Simoyi, Founder of Farai Inc Summary: Farai Simoyi–from fashion designer to fashion executive, this global leader exemplifies the business of international fashion and development. Recently honored on the pages of FORBES and featured by the likes…
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” ~ Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel, Founder of Chanel Summary: The founder of the Chanel Empire, Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and business woman. Her fame is associated with her major influence in womenswear post World War I, where she liberated women from the “corseted silhouette” stereotype associated with female…
“If someone lacked decency or respect, I didn’t allow that person to stay in my world.” ~ Gabrielle Union-Wade, Actress Summary: Beginning her career in the 1990s appearing on television sitcoms, Gabrielle Union-Wade then landed supporting roles in the teen comedy films She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. Her breakthrough role was in the 2000 teen…
“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a great red lipstick.” ~ Gwyneth Paltrow, Actress Summary: After majoring in Art History at U. C. Santa Barbara, Gweneth Paltrow quit, realizing it wasn’t her passion. She made her film debut with a small part in Shout (1991) and for the next five years had featured…
“Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights. Let us not forget that among those rights are the right to speak freely – and the right to be heard.” ~ Hillary Clinton, Former Secretary of State Summary: Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois, going on to earn her law degree from Yale University and later marrying fellow…
“Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.” ~ Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo Summary: As the CEO of PepsiCo, the world’s 4th largest food and beverage company, Indra Nooyi has won back-to-back listings as a “World’s Most…
“People are tired of mainstream media’s limited and confined portrayal of people of color.” ~ Issa Rae, Actress Summary: Issa Rae isa unique and funny YouTube personality who developed television series with Shonda Rhimes for ABC and Larry Wilmore for HBO. She received national attention from top media outlets like The New York Times, CNN, Rolling Stone, and ELLE. She…
Course title: Inspired Leadership Specialization Certificate Course on Coursera. Administered by: Case Western Reserve University Course Description: In this specialization you will learn how to overcome the ravages of chronic stress and renew your body and mind by building better relationships and positive approaches to leadership. You will learn the power of asking questions to become a more inclusive and self-confident leader, and…
“You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.” ~ J. K. Rowling, Author Summary: J. K. Rowling is undoubtedly one of the most renowned authors of the century. Despite the personal struggles, from losing her mother, to living in relative poverty, she rose to fame through the publication of…
