Queen Elizabeth II: A Symbol of Graceful Leadership

Important dates April 21, 1926 - Queen Elizabeth II's birth in London, United Kingdom. December 11, 1936 - Her father, King George VI, ascends to the throne following the abdication of her uncle, King Edward VIII. February 6, 1952 - Queen Elizabeth II becomes queen...

JacQueline kennedy onassis: Gracious & Resilient

Important dates July 28, 1929: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born in Southampton, New York. September 12, 1953: Jacqueline Bouvier marries then-U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy in Newport, Rhode Island. January 20, 1961: John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President...

Greta Thunberg: A Role Model for Environmental Activism

Important dates January 3, 2003: Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Greta Thunberg's journey to becoming a global climate activist began with her early years in Sweden. 2018: Sparked her activism by starting school strikes for climate change outside the Swedish parliament...

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Katz Kiely, CEO of Beep and founder of Frontline.live

"Women are awesome" Empowering people to release their full potential CEO of Beep and founder of Frontline.LiveWho is Katz? Name: Katz Kiely What she does: CEO of Beep and founder of Frontline.live Her mantra: Everything can be better, always Her role model: In every...

Andréa Bernholtz, founder of Swiminista

"Life is a banquet" Reconciliating Fashion & Sustainability Founder of SwiministaWho is Andréa? Name: Andréa Bernholtz What she does: Founder of Swiminista, previously founder of Rock & Republic Her mantra: Life is a banquet! Her role model: Her mother Her...

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Queen Elizabeth II: A Symbol of Graceful Leadership

Important dates April 21, 1926 - Queen Elizabeth II's birth in London, United Kingdom. December 11, 1936 - Her father, King George VI, ascends to the throne following the abdication of her uncle, King Edward VIII. February 6, 1952 - Queen Elizabeth II becomes queen...

JacQueline kennedy onassis: Gracious & Resilient

Important dates July 28, 1929: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born in Southampton, New York. September 12, 1953: Jacqueline Bouvier marries then-U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy in Newport, Rhode Island. January 20, 1961: John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President...

Greta Thunberg: A Role Model for Environmental Activism

Important dates January 3, 2003: Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Greta Thunberg's journey to becoming a global climate activist began with her early years in Sweden. 2018: Sparked her activism by starting school strikes for climate change outside the Swedish parliament...

Angela Davis: A Symbol Of Resistance

Important dates January 26, 1944: Angela Yvonne Davis is born in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. 1967: Davis becomes involved in civil rights activism during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and joins the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). At this...

Melanie Perkins: A Role Model for Women in Tech

Important dates January 1, 1987: Born in Perth, Australia 2007: Co-founded "Fusion Books" for online yearbook creation 2013: Co-founded Canva, a graphic design platform 2021: Canva achieve a valuation of over $15 billion, becoming a unicorn company under Melanie's...

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Melanie Perkins: A Role Model for Women in Tech

Melanie Perkins: A Role Model for Women in Tech

Important dates January 1, 1987: Born in Perth, Australia 2007: Co-founded "Fusion Books" for online yearbook creation 2013: Co-founded Canva, a graphic design platform 2021: Canva achieve a valuation of over $15 billion, becoming a unicorn company under Melanie's...

Yuri Nakahara, Activist For All Minorities

Yuri Nakahara, Activist For All Minorities

Important dates  May 19, 1921: birth of Yuri Nakahara in San Pedro California December 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor bombing, her father arrested quickly after 1943: Executive Order 9066 is issued, Yuri and her family gets sent to concentration camps 1946: Yuri gets married...

Ella Fitzgerald, “the queen of jazz”

Ella Fitzgerald, “the queen of jazz”

Important dates April 25, 1917: birth of Ella Fitzgerald in Newport News, Virginia 1932: Her mother passes away November 21, 1934: She gets discovered during a performance at Apollo Theater 1935: She joins Chick Webb's orchestra 1939: Webb passes away, leading to...

AMELIA EARHART, THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED AVIATION

AMELIA EARHART, THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED AVIATION

Amelia Earhart was an aviation trailblazer and writer who was the first woman to fly across The Atlantic, to fly from Hawaii to California individually, and much more. In her short life, she displayed what is possible for any woman who is willing to fight societal...

Simone Biles, The GOAT, a Role Model for All

Simone Biles, The GOAT, a Role Model for All

Simone is most known for winning 25 World Championship and 7 Olympic Games medals; however, she is a role model for African American gymnasts and an inspiration for those struggling with mental health.Important dates March 14, 1997: Born in Columbus, Ohio 2015: Became...

Allyson Felix, Running For Female Empowerment

Allyson Felix, Running For Female Empowerment

Allyson Felix is an American track and field athlete and notably the most successful athlete in history in major competitions. She is known for speaking out against Nike and its policy for women returning to sport after pregnancy and continues to empower women in...

Toni Morrison, So Much More than A Novelist

Toni Morrison, So Much More than A Novelist

She was an American professor, editor, and novelist, who received high praise for her powerful literary work exposing racial injustice in the United StatesImportant dates February 18, 1931: Born in Lorain, Ohio, U.S. 1953: Graduated from Howard University 1955: Earned...

Jane Goodall, A Trailblazer in Primatology

Jane Goodall, A Trailblazer in Primatology

She is is an English primatologist, anthropologist, and activist, famous for her revolutionary findings on chimpanzee behavior and interactions.Important dates April 3rd, 1934: Born in London, England, UK 1957: Began working with archaeologist and palaeontologist,...

Ellen Degeneres, A Comedic Legacy

Ellen Degeneres, A Comedic Legacy

She’s a woman of many talents; thriving not only as a comedian, but as a television host, actress, writer, producer, and brand owner. Important dates January 26, 1958: Birth in Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. 1984: Named Showtime’s Funniest Person in America 1989: First...

RuPaul, A Show Business Superstar

RuPaul, A Show Business Superstar

He is a renowned American drag queen, model, and musician, best known for producing and judging the televised reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag RaceImportant dates November 17, 1960: Birth in San Diego, CA, U.S. 1982: Debuted on The American Music Show, an...

Lady Gaga, Artist, Performer, and Activist

Lady Gaga, Artist, Performer, and Activist

She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her versatility, image reinventions, and activism.Important dates March 28, 1986: Birth in Manhattan, New York, U.S. 2003: Gained early admission Collaborate Arts Project 21, a music school in New York...

Marie José Pérec, La Gazelle

Marie José Pérec, La Gazelle

She was a French athlete, the first sprinter to continuously win an Olympic gold medal in a 400-meter dash. Important dates May 9, 1968: birth of Marie-José Pérec in Basse Terre, Guadeloupe 1984: was recruited by a visiting French coach 1988: at only 20 years old, she...

Venus Williams, defining athleticism

Venus Williams, defining athleticism

Venus Williams is an American tennis player with her sister Serena redefined the sport with her strength and superb athleticism. Important dates June 17, 1980: birth of Venus Williams in Lynwood, California, U.S. 1994: became a professional athlete 1997: became the...

Celine Alvarez, modern teacher

Celine Alvarez, modern teacher

Celine Alvarez is a former teacher and writer well known for her work on education. Important dates Freburary 12, 1983: birth of Celine Alvarez in Argenteuil, France 2009: passed, as a free candidate the competition for school teacher 2011 to 2014: experiment with new...

Helen Keller, blind, deaf and a writer

Helen Keller, blind, deaf and a writer

She was American writer and educator for the blind and deaf. Her education and training represent extraordinary achievements for the disabled community. Important dates June 27, 1880: birth of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA. 1890: Learn how to read and speak...

Maria Montessori, an education revolutionary

Maria Montessori, an education revolutionary

Maria Montessori was one of the first Italian women to become a doctor and had a huge influence on children education.Important dates August 31, 1870: birth of Maria Montessori in Chiaravalle, Italy. 1875: enrolled in a school after moving to Rome. 1890: enrolled in...

Madonna, the icon

Madonna, the icon

Madonna Veronica Louise Ciccone is a pop singer and actress who played solo in 1981 and caused a sensation in the male-dominated music scene in the 1980s. Important dates August 16, 1958: birth of Madonna Veronica Louise Ciccone in Bay city, Michigan, USA December...

Simone de Beauvoir, French philosopher

Simone de Beauvoir, French philosopher

French feminist writer, and a member of the intellectual coalition of philosophical writersImportant dates January 9, 1908: birth of Simone Lucy Ernestine de Beauvoir in Paris, France 1929: Graduate in philosophy at La Sorbonne 1931-43: Teaching 1943:Publish L'invitée...

Ching Shih, from prostitute to pirate queen.

Ching Shih, from prostitute to pirate queen.

Ching Shih or Cheng I Sao or Zheng Yi Sao was the most well-known and influent female pirate. She was commanding the Red Flag Fleet during the beginning of the 19h century which was constituted of more than 1800 ships and approximatively 60 000 pirates (male and...

Andréa Bernholtz, founder of Swiminista

Andréa Bernholtz, founder of Swiminista

"Life is a banquet" Reconciliating Fashion & Sustainability Founder of SwiministaWho is Andréa? Name: Andréa Bernholtz What she does: Founder of Swiminista, previously founder of Rock & Republic Her mantra: Life is a banquet! Her role model: Her mother Her...

Lisa Ben, editor of the first lesbian magazine

Lisa Ben, editor of the first lesbian magazine

Lisa Ben, was one of the first lesbian celebrity who created Vice Versa and wrote parodic song.  Important dates November 7, 1921: birth of Edith D. Eyde  in San Fransisco, California. 1940's: composing music and singing in Lesbian bars 1947: publish the first of nine...

Ellen Ochoa, astronaut, but not only

Ellen Ochoa, astronaut, but not only

Ellen Ochoa was born in Los Angeles on May 10, 1958. She is an American astronaut and was chief executive and the first Hispanic woman to enter space. She then became director of NASA Johnson Space Center. Important dates May 10, 1958: birth of Ellen Ochoa, Los...

Rosa Parks, civil rights activist.

Rosa Parks, civil rights activist.

Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to give a white passenger seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her rebellion caused a boycott of the Montgomery bus. His success initiated a nationwide effort to end racial segregation of public...

Mata Hari, from dancer to French intelligence

Mata Hari, from dancer to French intelligence

In 1917, Mata Hari was accused of being a double agent for Germany. She was executed by a French firing squad on October 15th.Important dates August 7th, 1876: birth of Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, Leeuwarden, Netherlands 1895:  Margaretha married Rudolf MacLoed 1905:...

Maya Angelou, journalist and poetess

Maya Angelou, journalist and poetess

Important dates April 4, 1928: Birth of Marguerite Johnson in St Louis, Missourri 1940: She moved to San Fransisco 1954-55: Toured in 22 countries 1959: Was introduced to the "Civil Rights Movement" and became journalist 1981: Became a professor at the Wake Forest...

Chiaki Mukai, surgeon and astronaut

Chiaki Mukai, surgeon and astronaut

Japan, since the industrial revolution, is known as the perfect “mix of tradition and modernity”. However, in 1950 a woman was still expected to become a wife, a mother and run the household. But not Chiaki Mukai.Important dates 6 May, 1952 : birth of Chiaki Mukai in...

Marie Curie, winner of two Nobel prizes.

Marie Curie, winner of two Nobel prizes.

All her life, Marie Skłodowska was considered a prodigy. She studied at the Russian lycée at the age of 16 and was forced to start working because of her father’s poor money management. Important dates November 7, 1867 : Marie Curie was born (Maria Salomea Skłodowska)...

Rose Valland, or how to save 60 000 works of art

Rose Valland, or how to save 60 000 works of art

Or how did a curator help save more than 60,000 works of art divided during the Nazi occupation?Or how did a curator help save more than 60,000 works of art divided during the Nazi occupation?Important dates November 1, 1898: Birth in St-Etienne-de-Saint-Geoirs 1914:...

Hedy Lamarr, star of glamour and science

Hedy Lamarr, star of glamour and science

Hedy Lamarr is famous for her acting. But her contribution to the modern world is priceless. Let's meet with the amazing Hollywood star who invented WiFi...Important dates November 9, 1914: birth of Hedwig Kiesler in Vienna, Austria 1930: first movies under the...