Nellie Bly was a pioneer in the field of investigative journalism. She lived by the motto “Energy Rightly Applied Can Accomplish Anything.” Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran in 1864, her original plan was to become a teacher. However, after her father died unexpectedly, her family’s financial hardships forced her to drop out of school. While helping… Read More
Inspiration
What Will Be Oprah’s Greatest Legacy?
“We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” With so many accomplishments to her credit, it’s hard to find any one word that embodies everything that is Ms. Oprah Winfrey. Entrepreneur, activist, media mogul, actress and philanthropist are all accurate, and yet they hardly scratch the surface in capturing the… Read More
Will You Shatter Stereotypes Like Marie Curie?
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in our selves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” Marie Curie was a scientist extraordinaire! Born in 1867 in Warsaw Poland, she became the first woman… Read More
The Best Person You’ll Ever Be is a Better Y-O-U!
Know what’s great about being you? No one can do it better! You are one of a kind, a never before seen design. Your purpose is unique, it’s something only you can do. That’s why the best person you’ll ever be is a better Y-O-U. Hugs and Blessings ❤ PS – Share the inspiration on Facebook… 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