“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…
“Diversity is definitely something that we strive for, and also those are the girls that would wear the clothes. We try to include a range of people, because I think that’s important.” Kim Shui is relatively new in the fashion scene, but is making a splash and even made Forbes’ Under 30 Fashion Designers to Watch list. Though she was…
“I learned to dream with no limits, there is no box, there are no rules…” The Emmy-nominated Chloe Arnold is know as one of the top female tap dancers in the world, but, in reality, she does so much more. Through her master classes and social media accounts she promotes her own foundation, The Chloe and Maud Foundation, and her…
“A practiced thought becomes a a belief, and before we know it, a belief is dictating our choices.” As a Cornell trained psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera was taught to think for herself. She began to research and this led her to discovering a deep mind-body connection in regard to psychology. She writes on gut health, ancestral nutrition, self awareness, self-accountability,…
