“I Promise.” When Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker uttered those words her life changed forever, along with millions of women around the world. It was 1977 when a family crisis revealed the calling on her life. Nancy’s older sister, Susan G. Komen, had been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a different time then. People didn’t… Read More
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9 Coco Chanel Quotes that Dare You to Do You!
Two words: Simple Elegance. Coco Chanel was the epitome of a classic woman. With an eye for timeless design, her work continues to be revered some 40 years after her death. She was born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in August 1883 in Saumur, France. Her name would become synonymous with style and sophistication, but her early… Read More
Queen Esther: In the Right Place at the Right Time
She was beautiful inside and out. Esther, born a Jew, had been chosen to be Queen of Persia. This wasn’t a job any girl would rush to accept. After all, her predecessor, Queen Vashti, had been banished for being defiant of the King’s wishes. However, in searching for a new Queen, King Xerxes requested that… Read More
Where in the World is Nellie Bly?
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
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