In 2024, the world continues to be shaped by extraordinary women who inspire, innovate, and lead in diverse fields. From business to activism, these trailblazers are breaking barriers, redefining success, and transforming communities on a global scale. Whether you’re seeking motivation in your personal journey or looking to stay ahead in your professional endeavors, following the right influencers can provide invaluable insights and inspiration. In this list, we’ve curated ten remarkable women who are making waves across industries and embody the spirit of empowerment, change, and leadership. Here are the top 10 influential women you should be following in 2024.
Sheryll LaVonne Moore
Sheryll LaVonne Moore is the owner and designer of Thing2dobysheryll, a renowned style house specializing in professional styling, dressmaking, and closet organization. With over 20 years of experience, Sheryll has styled celebrities and professionals, earning recognition in publications like ‘Modern Luxury’ and ‘Inland Empire’. Her Spring 2023 collection debuted at NY Fashion Week, and she is set to showcase her upcoming collection in London in September 2024.
In addition to her fashion career, Sheryll is co-owner and Senior Partner at InsightHR Consulting, with over 25 years in HR and executive client management. She also manages talent through her agency, LaVonne Le’Mere Talent, and has worked with John Robert Powers and Barbizon as a beauty consultant and choreographer. Sheryll is a wife, mother of two, and enjoys traveling, cooking, shopping, and watching ‘The Golden Girls’.
Tokunbo Fasoro
Tokunbo Fasoro, an award winning entrepreneur, author, coach and the visionary behind Lioness by TF, has swiftly carved out a niche in the global fashion arena. Inspired by her mother and and some iconic brands Tokunbo’s journey into fashion began at 17, driven by dreams of creating a global brand that marries quality with sustainability.
Growing up Tokunbo overcame numerous challenges and rejections, but she was determined to be limitless. Through resilience and determination Tokunbo balanced running a fashion business in Nigeria with a successful HR career. In 2023, her move to the United Kingdom marked the launch of Lioness by TF, a brand dedicated to crafting exquisite, durable fashion while empowering women.
Lioness by TF prides itself on using high-quality fabrics and local artisans, with production based in the UK to minimize environmental impact. Rapidly gaining traction, the brand partnered with global retailers within its first month online and in stores.Tokunbo’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation will be showcased at the Pure London exhibition in July, highlighting her creative prowess and dedication to helping women achieve greatness through fashion.
Fabiani Franca
Fabiani is a young movement artist with a background in neurobiology who continually probes the interplay between neuroscience and contemporary dance theater. She currently is an artist-in-residence at TFYD in Mexico-City and has worked on multidisciplinary projects with established institutions including UNESCO, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berliner Festspiele, and Deutsches Theater jung*.
Fabiani’s physical training is complemented by her academic foundations in psychology from Humboldt University of Berlin, where she specialized in neurobiology and psychotherapy. She also holds a degree in Social Culture Work from Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences, where she continues to support research.
Fabiani leverages social media to build an international network of professional stage artists, academic researchers, psychotherapists, social culture projects, and young people. Her upcoming work includes collaborations between professional stage artists and researchers to develop dance theater pieces exploring emerging themes from neuroscience, and workshops to enhance emotional regulation and mental health in youth.
Lucia Peters
Lucia Peters is a seasoned dance artist with 15 years of experience, having performed at prestigious events such as the Bauhaus Museum Dessau’s opening, attended by Angela Merkel, and in front of 12,000 spectators at the Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin. She holds a diploma in dance (2009) and an MA in choreography (2020) from Palucca University of Dance in Dresden. Passionate about empowering women, Lucia integrates holistic movement in retreats, online congresses, and festivals. Trained in the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) method from New York City, she has applied this approach to bring dance education to public schools in Germany and has collaborated with NGOs like “I AM YOU” to develop dance practices for refugees.
Her dedication has earned her multiple scholarships, including the Palucca and Esther-Arnhold-Seligmann Scholarships, the latter of which supported her participation in the American Dance Festival. Choreographies of hers have been featured at the American Dance Festival and HELLERAU European Center for the Arts. Lucia is also the founder of the collective “t.error&delicious//Lucia+guests,” which showcases performances in theatres, galleries, and public spaces.
Ozlem Mundis
Ozlem Mundis is a passionate and dedicated yacht broker, committed to helping clients find their perfect yacht. With a fresh perspective and a strong focus on client satisfaction, she draws on her experience in the marketing department of a leading boat company and sales roles in various industries. This background has honed her ability to understand clients’ unique needs and desires, allowing her to offer well-informed, personalized recommendations.
Whether you’re looking to purchase a luxury yacht or sell your current vessel, Ozlem provides tailored service designed to meet your individual preferences. She is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the process, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Her goal is to build lasting relationships with clients and industry leaders, making her a trusted partner in the yachting community.
For inquiries or to explore your yachting aspirations, feel free to reach out to Ozlem. Stay updated on the latest yacht listings and industry news, and let her help turn your yachting dreams into reality. With Ozlem Mundis, owning a yacht is more than a transaction—it’s a lifestyle.
Hensi Jacobson
As the former President & Founder of the renowned National Women’s Organization Lipstick Sister Hensi Jacobson’s life’s purpose and devotion has been to inspire and empower women to live in authenticity, to feel safe and confident sharing their stories and to love themselves deeply and practice self-care. Mindfulness can be found in all things if what you are doing benefits the soul, especially when your actions connect you deeper with the SELF.
Simple things like washing your face or applying face cream, can allow you to slow down your breath and be present. This helps boost your confidence and your overall well-being. In her new venture, 7 Skincare, Hensi is devoted to inspiring women to prioritize their skin and teaching them how to cultivate a daily skincare practice. “For me, my 7 Skincare Practice is a form of mediation. I welcome this time to be a moment of reflection and mindfulness. It is my time to run positive affirmations in my head. It is a practice that I am committed to and that I cherish.”
7 Skincare is more than just following a series of steps; it’s a mindful practice that allows you to indulge in Self-Care and Self-Love. Each product has been perfectly curated to help restore your skin’s health and radiance by exfoliating, detoxifying, stimulating and nourishing it by incorporating powerful antioxidants, natural fruit and plant extracts and essential minerals and vitamins. Bringing you products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable, without compromising luxury. 7 Skincare is my curated collection of mindful steps to help you maintain a healthy, youthful, radiant look and to empower you to prioritize your skincare practice.
Kelly McHugh
Following an impressive high-level marketing career of over 15 years, Kelly McHugh founded an industry-first online education platform dedicated to advancing the business expertise of yoga professionals worldwide. Digital Yoga Academy is recognised as the yoga industry’s leading global online business school, supporting over 20,000 yoga teachers to create sustainable and profitable online businesses through high-touch business and marketing education.
Over the last seven years, Kelly has emerged as a dynamic leader, redefining yoga entrepreneurship by dismantling the outdated notion that financial success as a yoga teacher is unattainable. Her students’ remarkable professional and financial results serve as compelling evidence that yoga can be a lucrative career. Kelly’s leadership in guiding yoga teachers extends beyond their financial success. Her commitment is to mentor 100,000 yoga teachers to amplify their voices, broaden their reach on a global scale and establish impactful legacies.
Her bold vision is to ignite a movement of change-makers leading a global wellness revolution, spreading yoga’s transformative power universally, and unlocking positive shifts and healing across communities. As a relentless advocate for yoga teachers’ financial empowerment, Kelly is recognized as one of the most watchful female entrepreneurs in 2024, continually inspiring and shaping the future of yoga entrepreneurship.
Kimberly Mitchell – Waters
Kimberly Mitchell, Founder of K Mitchell Collections, a brand born out of a deep-rooted passion and unwavering love. When my daughters surprised me with the news of their simultaneous pregnancies, It ignited a desire to ensure that my grandchildren would have nothing but the best. As a teenager mother I understood firsthand the challenges of limited access to quality products. Becoming a grandmother for the first time the joy was immeasurable So, I embarked on a mission to create a brand of quality and it inspired K Mitchell Collections.
Our brand is more than just baby clothes; It’s a legacy that paves the way for future generations. With each product we offer, we infuse it with love. We want every customer to experience the same love and care each time they choose us.
K Mitchell Collections is committed to creating a lasting impact, not only in the lives of our customers but also in the lives of families. We strive to build a brand that embodies the essence of quality and the profound love that birthed it. Join us on this remarkable journey as we grow by spreading love through quality, luxurious and sustainable products.
Whitney Brielle
Whitney Brielle is a dynamic brand and marketing expert, speaker, and founder of the agency, PLZ ADD SALT. As a leader, her greatest strengths are understanding the value of radical candor, perpetual learning, and leaning into a strong team. She holds degrees and certifications in Business & Project Management (George Fox), Digital Marketing (Yale), and Analytics (Google).
The arc of her career spans from six years with one of Fortune’s number-one-ranked start-ups, through creative work in arts and entertainment, (NYFW, Art Basel, Rolling Loud), into her current scope of high touchpoint marketing clientele. Client range; big outdoor hospitality brands, competitive fashion launches, hallmark NFL teams, and a wealth of start-ups. Work can be seen in Fortune, Forbes, Vogue, GQ, Girls’ Life, Brides, Yahoo Finance, Condé Nast Traveller +. Her professional mission is to help brands + individuals find effective solutions so they can focus on what they love and do best.
Megumi Roberts
Starting her career in the whirlwind world of high-end fashion, Megumi Roberts quickly rose through the ranks, captivating brands like Virgin Cinemas as Richard Branson’s PR, Cartier, Moët Hennessy Diageo, Dior, with her astute understanding of the market and her unparalleled relationship- building skills. But Megumi’s story doesn’t end at brand deals and celebrity endorsements. For her, luxury is not just about opulence; it’s about human connection and empowerment. With a mentor’s heart and a strategist’s mind, Megumi tirelessly dedicates herself to guiding and elevating under-represented talent. Her keen eye for potential and her unwavering support have helped countless artists and brands reach their full potential, solidifying her position as a pillar of the luxury ecosystem.
In 2024, Megumi’s gaze is firmly fixed on the future. With a growing network of rising stars and a relentless passion for fostering talent, she is poised to reshape the landscape of brands in Japan and beyond. Keep your eyes on Megumi – she’s not just navigating the world of luxury, she’s building an empire of empowerment, one connection at a time.
Final Thoughts
As we move further into 2024, the impact of these ten women will continue to ripple across their respective fields, leaving behind legacies of innovation, empowerment, and progress. Whether through their pioneering work in business, activism, or the arts, they are setting new standards for leadership and success. By following these influential women, you’re not just staying informed but aligning yourself with voices that are actively shaping the future. Let their journeys serve as inspiration for your own path—whether you’re striving for personal growth, professional success, or societal change. These women remind us that the future is indeed female.
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