Today’s Wonder Women: Everyday Superheroes Who Are Changing the World

Meet the women and female-identifying heroes who have defied death, flouted cultural norms, and risen above poverty to become CEOs, entrepreneurs, activists, role models, media moguls, and movement creators. This collection of stories, essays, and interviews celebrates their superpowers: love, determination, vision, and grit. These 50 women share their wisdom and advice in ways that will inspire you to discover your own superpower.

Each story will transport you into the life and perspective of one who dares to challenge the status quo, dismantle barriers, and empower those around her: Alexa Carlin, a CEO at the age of 17, overcame a 1% chance of surviving sepsis and started the Women Empowerment Expo; Mariah Hanson, launched the Dinah, the world's largest party and music festival for lesbians; activist and gun control advocate Shira Tarantino founded the ENOUGH Campaign; Laverne Delgado is program director of Fashion & Freedom, an organisation that rescues victims of sex trafficking and helps them learn skills to enter the fashion industry; plus dozens of other women who refused to accept societal limitations and whose achievements offer inspiring lessons for us all.

AUTHOR:
Asha Dahya is a journalist, content creator, and TEDx speaker with over 15 years' experience creating content for major broadcast and digital platforms, including FOX, ABC, MSN, and MTV. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of GirlTalkHQ.com, a daily news site promoting positive imagery and representation of women in media. She is active in protecting reproductive rights and has been a moderator of panels including UN Women, Mount Saint Mary's University, and EmpowHer Institute. Indian by ethnicity, she was born in the United Kingdom, raised in Australia, and is currently based in Los Angeles.

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ISBN: 9780486839288
Author: DAHYA, ASHA
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/05/2020
RRP: $55.99
Pages: 272
Dimension: 229mm X 178mm
Imprint: Ixia Press