It’s an exciting time to be a woman and in 2023, there will be no shortage of inspiring women to admire and look up to. We’ve gathered a list of some of the most influential, inspiring and powerful women who are making waves in their respective fields and have the potential to have a lasting impact on the world. From entrepreneurs to artists, activists to politicians, these women are a force to be reckoned with and we can’t wait to see how they will continue to make their mark. Read on to learn more about these 20 amazing women to watch out for in 2023!
Himanee Bhatia
Himanee Bhatia is an actress, author, producer, and host who has taken the Indian film industry by storm. She became a model at age 17, a risk consultant at KPMG at 19, a lawyer at 22, an actress at 23, a host at 24, an author at 25, and a producer at 26. Her brilliant performance in the film Blink, got her the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the honourable Satyajit Ray Icon Cinema Award , both for Best Actress in OTT- these are the highest awards in Indian cinema.
She is an author of three books, ranging in drama, comedy, romance and poetry. She believes in creating content that talk about topics not often spoken about, and started her production house called ‘Himanee Bhatia Films’.A former risk consultant from KPMG and lawyer, she quit her job on the day of her promotion to follow her dreams.
Amberly Lago
Amberly Lago is a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of “True Grit and Grace” and the founder of “UNSTOPPABLE Life Mastermind.” Through her book, coaching methods, and masterminds she has curated unique tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and elevate their lives and businesses.
Amberly has most recently been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, The Doctors, Hallmark, and featured in magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Yahoo, Forbes, USA Today, LA Style, Health Magazine, Keynote Speaker Magazine and Disability Magazine.
Lisa A. Romano
Lisa A. Romano is a leading Coach in the mental wellness industry and is best known for her work in the area of codependency and narcissistic abuse recovery. As a child, Lisa battled anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. When Lisa’s first marriage fell apart, she learned that she was suffering from codependency, as a result of being raised by two unrecovered adult children of alcoholics. At that time, Lisa committed her life to heal the subconscious programs responsible for her codependency, hoping to spare her children from the fate of repeating familial trauma.
Today, Lisa’s mission is to raise awareness of how childhood trauma affects the subconscious mind, all outside an adult’s conscious awareness. She believes that what is left unhealed in each of us, manifests in adulthood. In 2020, Lisa was voted the #1 Most Influential Person of the year, and in 2022, she has been voted the Global Leader in her industry. Today, she creates online courses, and personally mentors clients so they may learn to live above the veil of consciousness, shattering limiting conditioning caused by the invisible wounds of emotional neglect. Her tagline is, “It’s Not You — It’s Your Programming.
Mel Greenberg
Mel is a best-selling author, speaker and passionate Peak Stage living advocate. Her debut novel, Running with Our Eyes Closed, explores marriage, life, and love after the nest empties. Mel’s always had a knack for connecting and sharing. She thrives now knowing this stage offers opportunities she’d never imagined. Overcoming health and family trauma, Mel captivates audiences with her hope-driven energy, and she’s just getting started.
Last year she partnered with award-wining podcast producer, Caren Glasser to launch Uncorked Live! The monthly online streaming talk show entertains and enlightens viewers with diverse programming, informative, interactive dialogue and this simple reminder, “The second half of life is its own beautiful, relevant journey.” Mel and Caren approach the challenges very differently, with spirited conversation about life, love and learning to make the most of the Peak Stage. “There is inspiration to be found, it’s everywhere if you are open to the possibilities.”
Maria Wu
Maria Wu has done it again. She is impacting the Canadian healthcare system with her medical facilities promoting access and equitable health. Maria is a member of the Forbes business development Council and the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. She shares her successful business strategies formulated on integrity and gathering community “We are simply a bunch of misfits who bring diverse skills and perspectives to the table. One important rule is that every team member must work on (both structural and moral) integrity”
Founder of Maud Medical Clinic ( www.maudmedical.com ) Advancing vaginal health through body and biology. The home for WE ARE MAUD FOUNDATION, a charitable organization promising Healthcare Equity and Access by subsidizing programs and treatments.
Partner of The Collective Clinic. By Art&Fact ( www.collectiveclinic.ca ) Dermal, Aesthetics, Wellness. Aiming to break free from society’s standards of beauty.
Partner of Velocity Injury Medical Clinic multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic advocating for those injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Auronda Scalera
Auronda plays a significant role in the contemporary art world. She is an art curator, art consultant, speaker and entrepreneur that lives between London, Dubai and the Metaverse. She combines her deep expertise in contemporary and digital art, to empower artists, institutions, collectors and women. In 2022 she has been appointed as co-Director of the Infinity Art Museum, the first ever-evolving museum of contemporary art on the metaverse, and for the next Venice Biennale 2023 she is the curator of the Decentral Art Pavilion
Because of her powerful knowledges, Plus TATE nominates Auronda to organise symposiums about NFTs and museums. She often participates at talks about art and Web3 at: NFT NY, IED, City A.M. Crypto award, Sotheby’s, Dcentral Miami and many others. She is working as special curator on SuperRare Space with Decentral Art Pavilion with artists like Ellen Sheidlin, Yulia Shur, Ninocence, and many others.
Business partners include plusTate, Venice Biennale, Sotheby’s, Manifesta, Mostyn Museum, Decentral Art Pavilion, Pablo Atchugarry Foundation, Les Rencontres d’Arles, The Royal Photographic Society, Paris Photo, World Press Photo, and many others. Auronda is part of Heritage Leaders Mastermind a selected group of 8 leaders in heritage, culture and arts and IKT-International Association of Curators of Contemporary art which members included prominent personalities such as Harald Szeemann.
Susana Campanella
Susana Campanella is a millennial, a Biologist, a Latina, a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and the CEO and owner of Gluteboost. Gluteboost is redirecting and redefining powerhouse herbal formulations for targeted-driven results. Their plant-derived formulations are a powerful, innovative approach that brings solutions to this sociocultural demand for bigger curves.
With a desire to impact the beauty and health industry with something completely innovative, this GB Babe is all about the science behind Gluteboost products. With an academic background concentration in Molecular Biology, Gluteboost has nicely coalesced with her business indulgence: beauty, fitness, and health. She not only loves GB products but is adamant about giving back to the GB community by making an impact in other women’s lives with resources and inspiration.
As someone that struggled with insecurities, Susana strongly believes women need to feel inspired to care for their bodies, improve their overall health, and feel empowered to transform their bodies and their mentality. Gluteboost is not only about the products and the results they cause but also about effecting change in women’s everyday lives.
Arabelle Yee
Arabelle Yee is an entrepreneur, certified psychotherapist and transformational life strategist who specializes in helping female entrepreneurs step into the highest version of themselves. Leveraging her MBA and her signature program, Millionaire Moves, she has helped her community unlock their purpose and generate more than $18M in revenue. Arabelle has taught nearly 45,000 students in 97 countries how to build emotional intelligence to increase wealth. “I help people get out of their own way so they can unlock their full potential, discover their true nature, and live their wildest dreams in alignment with who they truly are. I realised that when we understand on a deep level why we are the way we are and when we get out of our own way, then there’s nothing that we can’t do.” says Arabelle.
Arabelle’s expertise in personal development and manifestation has been featured in prominent media outlets including The Huffington Post, Leader in Heels, Lifehack, The Tao of Self Confidence podcast, and more.
She also has 800,000 engaged followers across her social media platforms. Arabelle lives a location-independent lifestyle, travelling between homes in Dubai, Singapore and Perth, with her toddler son. When she’s not helping other women reach their full potential, you can find her practicing meditation to ensure she reaches her own.
Alli Mang
When it comes to strategic public communications, the only thing that hasn’t changed is the need to be over-prepared and ready to make an impact the first moment you are given the opportunity. For nearly 40 years, 4-time best-selling author and TV host Alli Mang, provides highly practical industry-leading media training, presentation training, and crisis consulting for clients worldwide. Alli’s motto is simple: Empower and Inform as we rise by lifting others up. Alli’s 9 year career of selling on air surpassed $60M, clocking in 2500 hours of unscripted and LIVE on-air hosting where the pressure to perform is measured by achieving $10,000 per minute or you are out of a job. Her new podcast, The Hot Switch with Alli Mang is a master class on how to deliver results the first time. Regular guests include A-Listers from entertainment and business including the most recorded drummer in history, John JR Johnson and Super Model | Super Mogul, Kathy Ireland.
Tyraa Nicole Caldwell
Tyraa Nicole Caldwell is a real estate broker, Entrepreneur, Mentor and Educator who has been elucidating newcomers and aspiring realtors to the industry for over 17 years. Her company, Tyraa NIcole LLC provides services in all aspects of real estate and education including: Mentoring, Training, courses and classes, virtual as well as in person. With her wealth of knowledge, she has gained a prominent space in the industry with her impeccable negotiation skills, marketing expertise, business development and customer service.
Over the years, this has made her an extremely valuable asset to any organization or individual looking to take their real estate business to the next level. Hailing from humble beginnings, Tyraa has established her brand and now continues to work tirelessly in order to help as many women and girls achieve success as possible. Extending her passion towards entrepreneurship, Tyraa has a strong sense of Fashion and Modeling and is soon opening up ‘Tyraas Closet’ which focuses on providing Apparel, stationary, linen and more. She has further been dedicated to Women’s Empowerment and soon launching two non-profit organizations called ‘Women Empowerment’ and ‘Save Our Daughters.’ Her success thrives on one single belief- “Not even the sky’s the limit.”
Ildeme Demee Mahinay Koch
Demee Koch is the CEO of the Swiss purpose-led beauty brand DE MOI, a pioneer in the conscious beauty movement, creating results-oriented, clean, and cruelty-free beauty products that give back. Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s words, do what you can, with what you have, where you are, Koch believes that her dreams are tied to her purpose, therefore she continues to talk and inform to break the silence and open the doors to boundless beauty. The company that she built after decades of hard work is now steadily disrupting the beauty industry with a no-compromise philosophy.
DE MOI has been well received in Switzerland, the UK, Europe, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi, UAE and Asia, leading clients to responsible consumerism without sacrificing their beauty and self-care routine. Having worked in many different roles, functions, companies, and industries, multipreneur Demee Koch has always been motivated to achieve concrete results and create a positive impact. Demee is a Forbes Business Council member and influencer. She regularly writes articles about sustainable business and conscious leadership. She is a board member and shareholder of Luxvivendi, a platform celebrating the finest in luxury products, services, food, and luxury experiences. Her legacy will be incorporating her advocacy in Conscious Entrepreneurship. She is on the Board of Advisory of the boxing brand SPARBAR.
She also supports various charity organizations working to improve the lives of others, like the Voice of the Free a hybrid organization that combines social care, social entrepreneurship, and mobilizing social movements to achieve lasting social change. Recently, Demee has also joined the Breaking Silence Movement a private, non-profit organization that fights gender-based violence as a board member.
Jamielynn De Leon
Jamielynn “De Leon, Hairstylist turned serial Entrepreneur, is the new wave of Inspiring women. She created a niche to help salons manage their day-to-day with virtual salon receptionists, “Salon Receptionist”. A small business started in NYC and now is dominating the Beauty Industry. Her success is the result of true blood, sweat and tears that led her to impact a better lifestyle for Salon owners, Booth renters and intelligent, stay at home moms in the Philippines.
Her tragedy gained her access to a mindset and passion of impact to leave life better off for the next generation of women to come. Lead Artist of NYFW, (celebrating her tenth time this year) began last year of living her life in trauma a year and a half ago while opening Rogue House Salon. After being robbed, beaten and assaulted from theft the day before her second salon opened, Jamielynn celebrated the next day in tears. Dealing with PTSD and a concussion from saving her dog a year later, Jamielynn’s experiences shaped her resilience, perseverance, patience and determination to continue her mission. She now celebrates her wins with a new perspective on how to deal with life and adversity, making Jamielynn one of the most inspiring women of 2023.
Cindy Maram
Cindy is a Filmmaker (Writer, Producer, Director), Author and Entrepreneur, On-Camera Red Carpet Celebrity Interviewer, Hollywood Insider and Influencer, and Public Speaker. In 2008, she founded Dig IN Magazine following working for various marketing and publishing companies. This inspired her to build her own publication while inviting her childhood friends and schoolmates who are actors, models, and professional athletes as interview subjects launching the Hollywood-focused website. Equipped with all the expertise to build a website, along with an aptitude for networking, she soon became an insider at Art Basel Miami Beach, New York and London Fashion Week, Sundance, Cannes and Venice Film Festival. She later founded IN Close Entertainment working with industry talent as a producer of award-winning films for HBO Max and Omeleto.She will soon be publishing an upcoming book entitled Still Purring and has completed writing two short film scripts, which will be produced by her production company.
Stacey Smoker
Stacey Smoker is an award-winning hairstylist, national educator for a global brand and founder of Stacey Smoker Hair & Co located in New York City. It all began when six years ago, her “happy hair home” a traditional commission salon, closed abruptly. After many years of loyalty, this sent Stacey into a tailspin that, after much resistance, resulted in answering the call to salon ownership. Her mantra being “when you can’t find it, build it” and she did! So, she opened her first tiny 100 sqft studio in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. in which she doubled her income in the first year.
As the pandemic hit, instead of shying away, she leaned in and doubled down, again answering a call, this time – a call to service. She saw a need to help displaced fellow stylists and expanded into a larger multi-studio concept that has allowed her to truly “disrupt” the status quo and provide homes for her fellow displaced stylists. Since January of 2020, Stacey expended and diversified her brand 4 times- but once again she wasn’t done! She listened closely to her guests and her collective of independent stylists and knew it was time to build it “her” way and disrupt the industry once again.
Stacey is excited to launch her newest collective, an elevated beauty & lifestyle experience due to open early 2023!! Leaning into the madness of the pandemic has allowed her to build what is now heralded as the “next generation of salon business model”. Her model will bring community, independence, connectivity, beauty, and guest experience to a whole new level of lifestyle. Welcome to “The Life of Riley™”!
Kate Butler
Kate Butler is a world renowned #1 International Best-selling Author, Publisher, Speaker and TV Host of the show, “Where All Things Are Possible”. She is also creator of the Inspired Impact Book Series, a #1 International Best-selling Series that has published over 300 authors. Kate guarantees your book will be a best-seller! As a CPSC, Certified Professional Success Coach, she offers dynamic live and digital programs creating transformational experiences to ultimately help clients reach their greatest potential and live out their dreams, including becoming a #1 Best-selling Author through her mentorship. Her passion is teaching others how to activate their authentic mission, share it for massive impact while also creating a lucrative business.
Kate’s expertise has been featured on Fox 29, GoodDay Philadelphia, HBO, PHL 17, Roku the RVN network and many more tv and radio platforms.
Aman Bansal
Aman Bansal is a 23-year-old female Kenyan entrepreneur who founded a Doughnutery in 2020 named ‘Tamu‘, meaning sweet in Kiswahili that creates an everlasting embodiment of the home of their doughnuts.
Her passion for food, particularly being a sweet tooth, landed her in the kitchen as she aspired to join two global culinary institutions, which wasn’t achievable then. She invested most of her time into branding prior to the release of the product, which set them aside from others.
Aman always aims to create a memorable customer experience, as each individual doughnut is given its undivided attention, and every order is finished with a personal touch.
Self-taught, the brand carries a labour of love, taking her one and a half years to perfect her homemade eggless doughnut. From selling at pop-ups to delivering city-wide, their signature, luxury doughnuts are handcrafted fresh daily for all types of taste buds.
Dr Ros
Dr Ros, the founder of Ros Medics, is a GMC registered doctor who currently divides her time between the Polytrauma unit in the University Hospital of Wales and Rosmedics. She worked as a Consultant Pharmacist and pharmacy owner prior to undertaking her medical degree, giving her a wealth of both pharmaceutical and medical knowledge. Dr Ros has a formidable client list of stars travelling to see her. This is thanks to her unique combination of honesty, knowledge, expertise, and a feminine artistic eye for detail.
With a strong background spanning from general practice to surgery, she has achieved a successful record with awe inspiring natural looking results. Dr Ros specialises in Anti-Wrinkle Treatments, Derma Fillers, Aqualyx, Face IPL and Laser Hair Removal, Facial Thread Lifts, Microneedling to name just a few. “Everyone has a unique beauty. I want to help unlock each patient’s most beautiful expression of self,” Dr Ros. Dr Ros has strong morals and believes in a world without outsiders. She has her finger on the pulse of technology and change. Dr Ros has just launched Calla Training. As featured in Tatler Magazine and Forbes Magazine. Calla Training is seen as the platinum standard of aesthetic injectable training courses worldwide.
Ashley Nicole Byrd
Ashley Byrd, mother of 4, brings new meaning to the term “Mom-preneur”. A woman of “many hats”; Ashley is a multi-business owner and most importantly; mother. She specializes in weddings, fashion photography & brand development. When Ashley was 11 her parents enrolled her in entrepreneurship classes that taught her how the importance of having a successful business plan when starting a business. She was taught how to write it out, pitch it and make it happen. With art being her passion from birth she then started her first company ANS Photo. Ashley has since founded several business A.N.S Photography LLC, The Byrds Nests , On Point Solutions, The Canvas LA and her newest business The Content Home. Her passion is to help people understand that no business idea is too small and with the proper planning and focus it can easily be accomplished.
Ashley has recently opened a space where other creatives will be able to bring their ideas to life, expand their talents, and even learn photography under ANS Photo. She understands that her calling is so much bigger than herself and her family, and her goal is to help others like herself to walk in their purpose. Ashley Byrd is a true “Mom Boss”.
Jacquie Robison
Jacquie is changing the narrative around disability by strengthening and empowering children with neuromuscular delays and differences. As founder of multi-national charity organization, WAWOS (We’re All Working On Something), she works tirelessly to promote access to adventure for all, and advocate inclusion for every ability. Jacquie’s daughter, who has a diagnosis of mild cerebral palsy, is the light that led her to launch the nonprofit. When her girl was prescribed a walker to practice stepping, she commented that people were staring, but not saying hi. Jacquie challenged herself to find a way to motivate her daughter to step, and encourage others to look beyond the device and see her amazing child.
She created a hand-sewn walkercape with a leotard and tutu attached, and the response from her daughter was electric! Moreover, people began to engage directly with her; asking about her interest in ballet and complimenting the fun design.
Jacquie believed it was an idea that could benefit other families, and through the nonprofit, volunteers create walkercapes that are given away for free to pediatric therapy clinics, rehab hospitals and directly to families. To-date, the organization has gifted more than 3500 walkercapes, that celebrate a child’s interests, and spark connection, conversation, and community. WAWOS is headquartered in San Francisco, while WAWOS Canada is based out of Toronto.
Saya Doe-Sio
Saya Doe Sio empowers women and children in impoverished communities in Liberia, West Africa to achieve their dreams through education, vocational training, wellness, and financial assistance.
As a wife, mother of three, financial services professional (CPA PMP, MBA), business tycoon, influencer, and philanthropist, Saya is also founder of the Annie T. Doe Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving underserved communities.
Named for her late mother, Annie. T. Doe, the Foundation provides free Christian education to 530 children, offers free women’s empowerment initiatives, and basic healthcare services to residents living in impoverished communities in Liberia. It also grants scholarships to graduating high school students in North Carolina.
Saya’s passion, prayers, fundraising, and strategic outreach efforts have enabled the Foundation to impact 15,000+ people in Liberia and the US since 2010. Saya is a change ambassador dedicated to bringing relief to the less fortunate and empowering today’s generation for a better tomorrow.
Final Thoughts
The world is ever-evolving, and with the right attitude and ambition, anyone can reach success. These inspiring women are proving exactly the same. So be sure to keep an eye out for their accomplishments in the coming years.
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