“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” Known for her uncompromising style of politics and leadership, Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and is the only woman to have held the office. Thatcher’s early years helped to shape her political… Read More
Loving On Me
Winnie Mandela: Liberator to the Oppressed
“Beside every great man is a phenomenal woman.” This statement couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to liberator Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Born Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela on September 26, 1936, in Bizana, South Africa, Winnie Mandela’s dedication to her fellow citizens was evident even in her early years as a social worker, choosing to forego a… Read More
Do You Have the Heart of a Champion?
One of my most life-defining moments came when I was only 18 years old, during my senior year in high school. By this time, I was already a survivor of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Having been diagnosed at the age of 16, many people considered me to be a walking miracle. They marveled… Read More
Benazir Bhutto: A Woman of Courage and Bravery
“Leadership requires action: daring to take steps that are necessary but unpopular.” Benazir Bhutto was a dreamer and a doer. She knew that in order to make peace you must be an uncompromising leader and yet embody compromise. She was a woman who believed in challenging the status quo, and that’s why we’re delighted to feature her… Read More
Madame CJ Walker: Perseverance Was Her Motto
It wasn’t enough for her to be the first female self-made millionaire. She was determined to financially liberate others. Madame CJ Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 in the Mississippi Delta. The child of two former slaves, she was an orphan by the age of 7. At 14 she got married and shortly after… Read More
Creating a Legacy that Lasts
Have you ever met a person that makes you feel better just by being in their presence? It’s as if their spirit reaches out and surrounds you with a blanket of love. Those are the people who leave an indelible imprint on our soul. For they remind us that true communion is a spirit to… Read More