The glass ceiling is all too familiar to many marginalized men and women around the world. However, success in spite of such hurdles not only inspire others to strive forward but also help break this glass ceiling. Here are some women who will fight back against anything that stands in their way.
Arleen Ouzounian
The tea industry is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. However, Arleen Ouzounian is definitely succeeding at fighting against this old boy’s club of an industry with her company Nazani Tea. She prides herself on balancing high quality, transparency and a sustainable business model.
Helen Georgio
The pandemic crushed the entertainment industry and its primary channels of revenue. Helen Georgio, also in the industry with her talent management agency, managed to rise above this challenge and secure other channels of revenue for her clients, creating a 68% rise in revenue for her company. Meet thee brains behind Buzz Talent, Buzz Mode and Buzz Celebrity.
Laura K. Inamedinova
The founder of LKI consulting is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to communications and PR. She believes that in order for women entrepreneurs to succeed, they need to overcome their inner barriers, instead of just waiting for the world to come to them.
Grace Huang
As a minority member, the young CEO behind GH HAUS is all too familiar with the famous glass ceiling. Instead of being held back, she defines herself with her confidence and her persistence. She supports artists all over the world with her fashion house, nothing short of an art gallery.
Gabrielle Breton
A digital marketing visionary and a powerhouse, Gabrielle Breton is the CEO of House of Socials. She was bold enough to launch her agency during the pandemic which quickly acquired 25 new clients and gained 120,000 new followers for them.
Mary Lou Marinas
Founding member of Larson Consulting, Mary Lou Marinas has her roots in the restaurant industry. However, her enthusiasm pushed her to quit the corporate lifestyle, and launch her business. Despite the macroeconomic setbacks, her business grew by 180 percent in the second quarter.
Dr. Heidi Stevenson
Here’s Dr Heidi Stevenson’s motto in life – “Do something you love, and the money will come”. Fueled by her passion for travel blogging, she launched “Trendy with a Passport” which provides travel hacks for those on a budget. Now, she runs a 5 figure business.
Hansni Thadhani
The founder of “Strand Boards”, a surfboard shower company, Hansni Thadhani challenges the typically male dominated industries – surfing and plumbing. She strongly encourages everyone to realise that building a business will take sweat, blood and tears, regardless of one’s background, and that the best time to start on that path, is now.
Erika Helenn Coelho Silva El Haje
Founder and CEO of Prime Home Care has been consistently knocking the ball out of the park for the past three years. Fueled by the pandemic, her provides at-home medical care through services such as skilled nursing assessment, rehabilitative therapy, personal hygiene etc.
Joy Adowaa Buolamwini
Founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, Joy Adowaa Buolamwini completely changed the game by revealing racial bias in face-recognition technology. She’s leading a massic ripple effect by changing Microsoft, Amazon and IBM’s approach towards the technology and this systematic issue.
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