From an Orphanage to a Global Enterprise, the Story of Gabrielle “Coco”...
Image via Wikipedia Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel created a fashion revolution by consistently departing from the norm. Just after World War I when women wore corsets and other uncomfortable clothing,...
View ArticleLife Wisdom: Story of Gertrude Belle Elion, Biochemist, Nobel Prize Winner...
Gertrude Belle Elion, along with George H. Hitchings with whom she worked with close to 40 years, and Sir James W. Black (British biochemist) were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for...
View ArticleAyn Rand, Philosopher, Author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead
Ayn Rand – Mini Biography Wisdom of Life: It’s seldom that anyone moves straight to the top in their career. Ayn Rand wanted to become a writer, however, she had to work as a movie extra, junior...
View ArticleHannah Arendt, Philosopher, Writer and Refugee from Adolph Hitler
Mini Biography of Hannah Arendt Wisdom of Life: To creatively solve problems requires that you expand your general knowledge. The Wisdom of Life Profiles are meant to do just that. There are many...
View ArticleWisdom of Life: Susan Brownell Anthony, Women’s Rights Activist and Abolitionist
Susan Brownell Anthony, Women’s Rights Activist and Abolitionist Wisdom of Life: Susan Brownell Anthony was very outspoken and said what was on her mind, which made her an excellent reformer. While...
View ArticleBlack History Month – Madam C J Walker, Operated the Largest Black-Owned...
This month is Black History Month and we are featuring Madam C J Walker, and others who contributed to black history. “Surely you are not going to shut the door in my face. I have been trying to tell...
View ArticleBlack History Month – Maggie Lena Walker, First Female Bank President in the...
Maggie Lena Walker – Image Credit – Wikipedia “The woman and man are equal in power and should by consultation and agreement, mutually decide, as to the conduct of the home and the government of the...
View ArticleHelena Rubinstein, Pioneer of Modern Beauty Industry
Introduction to Helena Rubinstein, Pioneer of Modern Beauty Industry Image via Wikipedia Helena Rubinstein had a stunning multimillion dollar collection of jewelry which included pieces that once...
View ArticleMentor Yourself: Profile of Mary Kay Ash, Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mini Biography Mary Kay Ash, Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Your Invisible Mentor How would you feel if someone you trained was promoted over you to become your supervisor at twice your salary? That’s...
View ArticleMaria Mitchell, First Female Astronomer in the US
Maria Mitchell had a lot of firsts in her life. She was the first female astronomer in the United States and the first internationally recognized female scientist. She was the first woman to be elected...
View ArticleAda Lovelace, First Computer Programmer
Initial Thoughts on Ada Lovelace, First Computer Programmer Ada Lovelace was the first computer programmer, and a woman ahead of her time. Most may not know this, but I have a computer science diploma...
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