Get ready to dive into the incredible stories of 20 amazing women who have rocked the boat, smashed ceilings, and showed the world that girls can do anything! These aren’t your average success stories – these are tales of real-life superheroes who turned their dreams into reality. From science whizzes to rule-breaking leaders, these women have proven that being awesome knows no gender. So, buckle up for a rollercoaster of inspiration as we unpack the adventures of the Top 20 Inspirational Women and their super cool success stories!
Lana Barker
Lana Barker is a remarkable individual who has overcome numerous challenges in her life. With 15 years of experience in the beauty industry as a professional makeup artist and hairstylist, Lana has honed her skills and become an expert in her field. However, her journey has not been without its hardships. As a single mother of four children, Lana has faced the difficulties of balancing work and family responsibilities.
In addition to her professional achievements, Lana is also a cancer survivor. Her battle with cancer has given her a unique perspective on life and has fueled her determination to inspire and empower others. Lana has also escaped domestic violence with her 4 kids. Started to play music again, and rocking the scene as a techno DJ and producer. Lana is also an esteemed, award-winning artist recognized as the Angel of Danessa Myricks Beauty. She holds the distinction of being an artist at The Makeup Show New York and a distinguished speaker at Beauty Expo Australia.
Dr.Daphne Soares
Dr. Daphne Soares embodies an extraordinary depth of expertise in business, leadership coaching, and as a revered NLP Master Practitioner, leading the vision behind Carousel Moms Business and Leadership Coaching. Her global influence springs from a diverse career spanning executive corporate roles, homemaking, mastering catechism, counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and a portfolio of 15 award-winning international bestsellers, including a collaboration with the renowned Les Brown. This multifaceted journey is further enriched by her distinction as a motivational speaker and mentor, forming the cornerstone of her coaching practice.
At the core of Dr. Daphne’s methodology lies innovation, consistently producing exceptional outcomes by unlocking boundless potential in individuals and businesses. Her approach revolves around deeply understanding the unique needs of each client, infusing coaching with a personalized touch. Empowering women fuels her drive, leading her to establish a platform guiding women to fulfill entrepreneurial aspirations, achieve financial independence, and overcome self-doubt. She adeptly tailors methods to suit diverse client needs, seamlessly transitioning between digital platforms and face-to-face coaching sessions.
Dr. Daphne’s global acclaim as a trailblazer in business and leadership coaching is a testament to her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and commitment to sharing her wealth of experiences. Her esteemed accolades, including the prestigious Gold First Place in the Women Changing the World Awards as ‘Coach of the Year 2023’, doctorates, and multiple international honors, validate her profound insights showcased in esteemed publications and television appearances. Her profound influence offers individuals and businesses transformative journeys, unveiling their utmost potential under her expert guidance.
Danielle Gronich
Danielle Gronich is the co-founder, formulator and CEO of CLEARSTEM: the only toxin-free, stem-cell based skincare line that targets acne, premature aging, DNA damage and melasma.
After struggling for 10+ years with cystic acne, Danielle dove into the latest clinical research and earned her license as a Clinical Esthetician and Acne Specialist. Determined to deliver safer, more effective alternatives to conventional skincare, she opened San Diego Acne Clinic in 2014 and earned her reputation as The Acne Guru™ working with patients of all ages, ethnicities and skin types.
In 2016, Danielle joined forces with Holistic Nutritionist Kayleigh Christina to formulate the viral brand, CLEARSTEM. The duo recently launched their revolutionary Acne Lab Test and are helping thousands of people get to the root cause of their acne through comprehensive lab testing. Beyond skincare, Danielle’s mission is to use CLEARSTEM to energize and inspire other women on their entrepreneurial journey.
Kayleigh Christina
Kayleigh Christina is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the Co-Founder / Chief Growth Officer of CLEARSTEM Skincare. As an author, podcaster, and investor/advisor to health-centric brands, Kayleigh seamlessly bridges holistic nutrition and skincare, promoting wellness from the inside out.
Kayleigh’s journey into the world of clean skincare began when she developed a breast tumor and severe acne in her mid-twenties. Despite consulting leading dermatologists and skin specialists, her acne persisted until she met Danielle Gronich—Clinical Esthetician and owner of San Diego Acne Clinic—who supported Kayleigh in clearing her skin from within in a matter of weeks.
Bonding over a mission to deliver more effective acne care to people of all ages, Kayleigh and Danielle formulated CLEARSTEM in 2016. The duo recently launched their revolutionary Acne Lab Test and are now helping thousands of people address the root cause of their acne through comprehensive lab testing and lifestyle-based solutions.
Arziki Oleyinka Phenyo
Arziki Oleyinka Phenyo is the CEO of Seminal Wellness, which provides organic products and solutions across the health, beauty, wellness, and energy spaces. From Poten-C–a cancer-fighting detoxifier–to Pri–a dual skin-strengthening serum and leave-in conditioner–to Cayecin–a pain reliever which matches ibuprofen’s effectiveness–Seminal’s offerings allow you to inhabit a strengthening and sustainable state of being.
In the summer of 2023, Seminal developed a preliminary prototype for high-frequency, atmospheric charging comprised of fruits, vegetables and similar unrefined inputs. Ms. Phenyo and her team will use the prototype as a base for renewably potent energy cells that power smartphones, laptops, and ultimately vehicles simply through exposure.
Dr. Leeshe N Grimes
Dr. Leeshe N. Grimes is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC), nationally certified counselor (NCC), registered play therapist (RPT), Psychotherapist, and a Maryland Board-approved supervisor. Dr. Grimes is the CEO/Founder of Elevated Minds, a private mental health practice in the DMV. Dr. Grimes is also 4x combat veteran retired from the United States Army. Dr. Grimes is commissioned by the State of Maryland Department of Health on the Health Equity and Policy Commission currently serving a two-year term.
Dr. Grimes has the ability to captivate audiences no matter where she is. She advocates for mental health in all environments. Dr. Grimes was inducted into the Who’s Who in America for her continue dedication and contributions to the mental health field. As such she has been featured in numerous articles locally, nationally and even globally. Some features include; Forbes, NYC Journal 50 under 50, Yahoo, Disruptors Magazine, Global Health Practitioner and many others. Dr. Grimes uses her expertise to help break mental health barriers and broaden access to mental health services.
Dr. Grimes is a change agent in the mental health field. She uses her expertness to not only help patients with their mental fitness, but she is devoted in teaching, training and coaching other clinicians on being culturally competent in the services they provide to the community.
Lindsay Briner
Lindsay Briner is a world-renowned executive coach, advisor, and neuro-psychologist. She is most widely known for her expertise and academic accomplishments in the fields of wellness technology, transpersonal psychology and the neuroscience of high human performance. Through her PhD training, she has been featured in international academic conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on neuroscience and psychology of stabilized flow.
For the last decade of scientific research, Lindsay has developed a precise combination of meditation, positive psychology and transpersonal psychology to reliably stabilize people into persistent flow states normally only achieved over decades of meditation or temporarily through peak experiences, which she is coining Flow Mindset.
Through this unique approach to leadership development, for over 10 years now, she has helped executive clients and leadership teams rewire the limbic system, resolve limiting beliefs, and bring them to new levels of performance to create exponential growth in their companies, industries and lives.
In addition to coaching and teaching her Flow Mindset method, Lindsay actively works on humanitarian initiatives on the ethical development and market use of NeuroTechnology at the intersections of AI, human wellbeing, and the future of societal growth through technology.
Whitley Marshall
Whitley Nabintu Marshall is an award-winning artist, fashion designer, dancer, activist, the first openly pansexual International Mrs USA(2022), and Maine’s World Top Model. As a coach, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Artlovelifestyle Magazine, and designer of Artlovelifestyle Attire, she aims to expand beauty standards, seeking to provide opportunities and elevate underrepresented voices in print and on the runway. She produces sustainable fashion events and message-based photoshoots including Flowers that Feed Art and Fashion showcase and True Beauty NYFW.
Each seasonal issue of Artlovelifestyle Magazine is themed focusing on the markers of True Beauty: compassion, resilience, diversity, and authenticity while emphasizing inclusion. Having survived multiple near-death experiences with two full-body recoveries, facing food insecurity and a brief period of homelessness at the age of 19, Whitley turns her pain into purpose spearheading the Compassionate Leadership Project. Additionally, Whitley is the founder and director of the Rhythm Rebels Dance Collective, performing internationally, and was recently cast for Belly Dance Evolution’s Wizard of Oz in Boston. Through her Mind Body Compassion Coaching, she uses a transformational strategic holistic approach to bringing out the best versions of her clients, aiming to grow more authentic and compassionate women leaders within pageantry, the fashion industry, and beyond.
Maria Isabel Segura
María Segura is the protagonist of a story of rebirth, transformation, and resilience that has inspired in her design brand MS. Her business and profession reflect her own life story and how facing a risky Open-Heart surgery helped her discover her life purpose and passion. She is a passionate architect, wellness interior designer, and design coach with and CHD who knows how to perfectly combine her two great passions, Well-being and Design, through creativity and healing. She is an expert who has mastered the art of using design to heal, specifically how design can influence the brain’s neurotransmitters and, consequently, its epigenetics (changes, driven by our behaviors and our environment, that affect how we how genes work).
Maria has been featured at FIU as a Real Triumph Graduate, Shoutout Miami Magazine, Canvas Rebel Magazine, I & S Design Magazine, Bold Magazine, and Entrepreneurs Herald due to her design skills, passion, and personal story of self-improvement.
Hence, María firmly believes that Architecture and Interior Design can be a healing tool; she is living proof of this. In short, life became her mentor and polished her to use her design talent sharpening her abilities to heal through design while reborn with resilience through her life purpose.
Joanne Carey
Joanne Carey is host of the podcast Dance Talk® with Joanne Carey, “Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real”. A dancer herself, Joanne has spent more than 30 years in the dance world, 23 of which she owned a successful dance studio being named Best of the Best Children’s Dance Studio.
Hanging up her studio owner shoes in 2021, Joanne quickly turned her wealth of dance experience, great story telling and attention to detail into a unique conversation platform where dance artists come to share their journeys and dance stories with her. Guests come away feeling like they sat and talked with a good friend. Artists and listeners agree her background, knowledge, and enthusiasm along with her sense of humor make for a fun chat. Listeners agree because Season 2 is here! Joanne Carey isn’t just talk she’s the real deal!
Cynthia Aisha Meguid
Cynthia Aisha Meguid is more than just a name; she’s a beacon of positivity, a life coach, a certified well-being trainer, and a prolific author. Her journey into the world of personal development and well-being began with a burning passion to create a positive change in people’s lives.
Over the past two decades, Cynthia has shared her wisdom with the world through more than 200 educational talks, courses, and workshops. Her expertise in positive psychology courses has empowered individuals to maximize their strengths, build resilience, nurture emotional intelligence, and cultivate positive relationships. Her dedication extends to Personal Development courses, where she addresses the unique challenges faced by youth and women, imparting them with invaluable positive habits and the ability to manage stress effectively.
Cynthia’s influence in the industry is not confined to her coaching and training endeavors. She is also a skilled author, known for her book “Transformed by Values.” This 300-page professional guidebook serves as a roadmap to personal growth, blending neuro-linguistic programming, self-help strategies, and practical cognitive psychology insights with Islamic spiritual teachings. Cynthia firmly believes that success is rooted in character traits and values, and her book helps readers cultivate essential qualities such as self-discipline, God-consciousness, unconditional love, unshakeable faith, patience, calmness under pressure, perseverance, and many others.
In today’s fast-paced world, Cynthia Aisha Meguid is working tirelessly to bring about significant well-being life changes. Her online-based learning platforms aim to support individuals’ psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, offering opportunities to live all aspects of life with excellence and achieve one’s highest potential and purpose. Cynthia’s mission is clear: to improve lives, foster positive change, and empower individuals to embrace their best selves.
Shola Ajibade
Meet Shola Ajibade, a visionary leader propelling Sholz Homes Ltd, Anna and Sam Ltd, and Shola Ajibade Ltd to unprecedented heights. An inspiring speaker, seasoned entrepreneur, property consultant, and astute investor, Shola brings a unique fusion of passion and expertise to the forefront. Leading thriving brands like “Mission To Inspire with Shola Ajibade” and “My Graceland,” she exemplifies success.
As a podcast host, her voice resonates with wisdom, and her non-profit management skills showcase a commitment to positive change. Co-founder of Ansel and Sam Real Estate Ltd, Shola collaborates actively, forging strategic partnerships that exemplify her ability to lead with innovation and collaborative excellence, shaping not just real estate ventures but inspiring pathways to success.
Tatiana Reis
Tatiana Reis is an accomplished entrepreneur who is the driving force behind an award-winning national and international real estate agency situated in one of the world’s top vacation destinations. Focusing on high-end luxury properties, Tatiana’s leadership has resulted in her agency being showered with numerous accolades, solidifying its status as a leader in the industry.
As the CEO and founder of this award-winning agency, Tatiana’s commitment to excellence is undeniable. Consistently receiving recognition as the best in real estate, Tatiana’s dedication and expertise have earned her numerous honors, further cementing her reputation as a real estate luminary.
Tatiana’s passion for luxury properties and ability to turn them into dream homes has successfully positioned her agency as a top player in the market. Her leadership style is characterized by a visionary approach, inspiring her high-quality team to achieve their aspirations.
Although Tatiana values the support of her family, her professional journey has been driven by her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering unparalleled real estate services. Tatiana’s story serves as an example of what can be achieved when passion, dedication, and business acumen converge in the high-end real estate sector.
Viane Norman
Viane Norman is a successful gold trader and financial markets educator with over 7 years of experience in the industry. She recently founded Proper Funded, a proprietary trading firm that allows users to trade with greater capital by proving their ability to trade responsibly. The company is set to launch in mid to late February.
Viane is also a strong advocate for gender equality in the trading industry and hopes to encourage other female traders through her story. Driven by the aim to help others become profitable traders, Viane offers educational content that she accumulates from the best of her experiences in the industry and the knowledge she gained over the years. While financial markets can be a minefield, Viane strives to make learning as smooth and simple as possible. As she is thriving ceaselessly in the industry, she believes that a woman should be well-acquainted with their own finances and able to manage them by themselves.
Melissa Sherwood
Melissa Sherwood is the owner of Tocco Divino Salon. Melissa started out as a hairstylist in a small town in Michigan with dreams of growing and having her own salon. After 12 years, she moved to California and started all over again. Now in a city where she knew no one she had to make a name for herself. 11 years of continued education, hard work, and connecting with the community helped her to finally open her own salon. The heart behind owning her own business was to mentor others in the beauty industry to achieve their dreams. Melissa’s love for people went into every inch of Tocco Divino Salon. From creating an atmosphere that feels like home, to putting in a coffee shop that is open to the public. To some this seemed odd, but to Melissa it was a way to bring the community together in a safe atmosphere and create a space with a “Cheers” feel where everyone knows your name.
Joy Broils
Joy Broils is improving lives as the founder and owner of Hustle & Ground. She is known as a collaborator, connector and community builder. A double concussion from a car accident caused her to put the brakes on life in order to recover. That life-changing experience taught her the importance of pausing, unwinding and prioritizing well-being. Broils founded Hustle & Ground to honor both the hustle and pause that needs to happen in life. Starting with a single box, she quickly expanded her retail products to include over 10 curated themed individual boxes featuring unique items sourced from local and regional small businesses. Her retail products also include the first in a line of bags designed by this innovative entrepreneur. Broils also works with corporations, non-profit organizations, and schools, as well as individuals to provide themed well-being boxes designed to bring the recipients of the boxes different ways to pause.
Angela Nthabiseng Senosha
Angela Senosha is the Founder and CEO of Positive Switch, a 100% black female-owned boutique Human Resources Consultancy that partners with you to co-create simple, fit- for- purpose Human Resources solutions. Her business model’s key intent is focused on providing you with peace of mind, while creating value for you throughout the Human Resources value chain, with a keen focus on compliance and HR Best practices.
Angela sits on the boards of two companies and holds various leadership roles where she drives transformation through the people agenda. This, through facilitating courageous conversations and designing relevant HR processes while giving business owners the confidence to execute their Human Resources mandate. She has successfully applied her skills in the FMCG, Engineering, Private Equity, Fin Tech, Health Tech, Pharmaceutical and Professional Sectors and is currently designing solutions for the start-up ecosystem. She is an honorary winner of the 2022 edition of the Forty|40 Africa awards in the category of Human Resources Development.
Joleen Bingham
Joleen Bingham is creating waves as a founder and CEO of High Peak Mentoring. She is known for her ability to help business owners become more profitable by creating systems that allow them to earn more, work less, and gain freedom from the day to day operation of their business. As a business mentor, she has worked with hundreds of clients around the globe to not just improve their business, but to create successful, thriving businesses that can grow, expand and provide the lifestyle they are looking for. During the pandemic, she took her own businesses and expanded to multiple locations, while simultaneously building a team that was empowered to make decisions and become leaders themselves. Her ability to see and diagnose the areas of the business to work on first has allowed her clients to see immediate results in their own businesses.
Mamonaheng Koenane
After applying at several European schools, Mamonaheng got accepted at Wilson’s Hospital School in Multyfarnham, Ireland. At the age of 17, she left her home country Lesotho, which led to her spending half of her lifetime in Europe. She would later pursue her third level studies in Computer Science at Griffith College Dublin and upon completion worked at several start-up companies in different European Countries. Having come back home, she co-founded the first coding academy and the first tech conference. In 2020 she founded Impact School, which aims to bring a higher standard of computer science lessons to Lesotho, with subjects that include Blockchain, Virtual and Augmented Reality amongst others. They are currently working on the implementation of their partnership with a Silicon Valley tech school. This partnership will see the youth of her country secure meaningful jobs locally and internationally.
Amy Abelar
Amy Abelar has helped many women overcome infertility through her Chinese Medicine practice at Nurturing Touch Massage & Acupuncture. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine, Amy has grown a practice that focuses on women’s health and fertility. Through the use of acupuncture and herbs, Amy helps women achieve their dreams of motherhood. Her compassion for her patients really shines through with initial appointments that allow time for her patients to really talk about what ails them. She knows that receiving full patient details is the key to treating them both individually and successfully. She also offers distanced herbal consults to help women struggling with infertility from afar. She uses her platform to help women sift through the contradictory information surrounding infertility and educates them on how menstrual cycle irregularities if left untreated, can negatively impact their health. With her in your corner, most infertility cases are easily treated.
Final Thoughts
And there you have it, folks! The curtain falls on our whirlwind tour of the Top 20 Inspirational Women and their jaw-dropping stories. But wait, the fun doesn’t end here – these women are the real MVPs, showing us that you don’t need a cape to be a hero. Let their tales echo in your ears as a reminder that you, too, can kick down doors, dream big, and make the world sit up and take notice. So go ahead, unleash your inner superhero, and let these incredible women be the wind beneath your wings as you soar towards your own extraordinary adventures!
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