“You have to fight because you can’t count on anyone else fighting for you. And you have to fight for people who can’t fight for themselves. To get anything of real value, you have to fight for it.” Professional wrestler Rhonda Rousey shattered the stereotype that women are delicate. California native Rhonda Rousey is a UFC fighter turned professional wrestler.…
“It’s not true, this old idea that Malcolm (McLaren) and other people used to have, that somehow when you’re young you’re full of fire and rebellion and enthusiasm, and when you get old you just become useless. No, the opposite is true. The older you get, (the more) your life becomes richer. It’s incredible.” Vivienne Westwood is a British fashion…
“Don’t worry about being famous or making money; the most important thing is being the best. You have to become a master of your craft, and everything else will come.” Anastasia Soare, The “Eyebrow Queen”, is a self-made business woman who conquered many obstacles before reaching success. Soare immigrated to Los Angeles in 1989, barely knowing English. While working as…
“Historically, women have either been excluded from the process of creating the definitions of what is considered art or allowed to participate only if we accept and work within existing mainstream designations. If women have no real role as women in the process of defining art, then we are essentially prevented from helping to shape cultural symbols.” Daring, relentless, bold,…
“I hope through modeling I can change societies view of people with Disabilities, exposure is creating awareness, acceptance and inclusion.” Madeline Stuart is not your average model; in fact, she has Down’s Syndrome. Rather than allowing her disability define her capabilities, Stuart embraces the fact that she deviates from conventional beauty standards. At the age of 23, Stuart has accomplished…
Now in its 5th consecutive year, Leading Ladies Africa, in conjunction with YNaija, presents its #100Women list—chronicling 100 of the most inspiring, influential, powerful and innovative women in Nigeria. “We’re thrilled to be able to show the world the diversity and multifacetedness of what it truly means to be a Nigerian woman,” says Francesca Uriri, Founder, Leading Ladies Africa. “Nigerian women…
“What is fundamentally beautiful is compassion for yourself and for those around you. That kind of beauty inflames the heart and enchants the soul.” Lupita Nyong’o is an actress, best known for her roles in 12 Years A Slave, Black Panther, and Us, and the author of Sulwe, a New York Times Best Seller children’s book which explores colorism and…
