Even if you’re not in New York, you’ll be motivated by our profiles of extraordinary women—stories that empower, uplift, and, by their example, may motivate you to embrace new challenges wherever life takes you.
“It’s OK to cry about your circumstances, the devastation, destruction, and adversity sometimes. The important thing is to know that you are stronger than any pain that you must go through; tap into that hidden strength and find what lies at the bottom of your heart and beats life back
Jennifer Muller, an influence in the dance world for over 45 years, is known for her visionary approach and innovations in dance/theater, multi-discipline productions incorporating the spoken word, live and commissioned music, artist-inspired decor and unusual production elements. As Artistic Director of The Works, she founded the company in 1974.
The Hay-Adams’ slogan is “Where nothing is overlooked but the White House.” That’s because this historic four-star luxury hotel sits across from the White House and provides some of the best views in Washington of the president’s home. The hotel takes its name from John Hay, who served as personal
Meet Christine Christine Andreas knew growing up that she would someday play Eliza in My Fair Lady. The actress was 24 when she was cast in a Broadway revival also starring Shavian scholar Ian Richardson and George Rose. Richardson was apparently wary of the specter of Rex Harrison (the original
The best business ideas are often borne out of a personal desire to find something better than what is already available. That’s certainly what led to the birth of Modern Pop. Julie Podolec and her husband, Brad, wanted to give their teething infant a frozen fruit bar. But when they
Stormy Simon has always been someone who enjoys a challenge. She thrives on finding new opportunities for herself and creating companies in nascent industries. As a single mother with no college education, Simon started work as a temp, but rose to become the President of Overstock.com. She is now paving
Ione Lloyd seems tailor made for our times, someone who strives to tell her story and the stories of others. She’s fearless – not afraid to claim her identity as a queer women of color, who’s seen and faced challenges. In a world that tries to silence her, and others
Lucie Tiberghien is a director and translator, born in Switzerland and raised in France. An Associate Artist with Monk Parrots, she is currently directing the company’s New York premiere of Gabriel Jason Dean’s critically acclaimed play Terminus, which stars Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Deirdre O’Connell. Terminus runs through
“It’s OK to cry about your circumstances, the devastation, destruction, and adversity sometimes. The important thing is to know that you are stronger than any pain that you must go through; tap into that hidden strength and find what lies at the bottom of your heart and beats life back into you.” Donna J. Hopkins Donna J. Hopkins knows what it’s like to have life knock you down. An athlete, Donna won college scholarships in
Jennifer Muller, an influence in the dance world for over 45 years, is known for her visionary approach and innovations in dance/theater, multi-discipline productions incorporating the spoken word, live and commissioned music, artist-inspired decor and unusual production elements. As Artistic Director of The Works, she founded the company in 1974. Over the last 43 years, her vision has led the company to become renowned for its dynamic dance/theater productions, distinctive movement style and technical virtuosity.
The Hay-Adams’ slogan is “Where nothing is overlooked but the White House.” That’s because this historic four-star luxury hotel sits across from the White House and provides some of the best views in Washington of the president’s home. The hotel takes its name from John Hay, who served as personal secretary to President Abraham Lincoln and was later U.S. Ambassador to Britian and then Secretary of State, and Henry Adams, a historian and Harvard professor
Meet Christine Christine Andreas knew growing up that she would someday play Eliza in My Fair Lady. The actress was 24 when she was cast in a Broadway revival also starring Shavian scholar Ian Richardson and George Rose. Richardson was apparently wary of the specter of Rex Harrison (the original Henry Higgins). Andreas suffered no such feeling about Julie Andrews (the first Eliza) “…I had the accent, could sing like a bird, and the score
The best business ideas are often borne out of a personal desire to find something better than what is already available. That’s certainly what led to the birth of Modern Pop. Julie Podolec and her husband, Brad, wanted to give their teething infant a frozen fruit bar. But when they began reading the ingredients, they were dismayed to find that these bars contained too little fruit and too much sugar and fruit juice. And, there
Stormy Simon has always been someone who enjoys a challenge. She thrives on finding new opportunities for herself and creating companies in nascent industries. As a single mother with no college education, Simon started work as a temp, but rose to become the President of Overstock.com. She is now paving the way in the emerging cannabis industry. Simon’s goal is to help spread awareness of marijuana and the multitude of opportunities the industry holds for
Ione Lloyd seems tailor made for our times, someone who strives to tell her story and the stories of others. She’s fearless – not afraid to claim her identity as a queer women of color, who’s seen and faced challenges. In a world that tries to silence her, and others like her, Ione sings her song, loud, proud, and unapologetically. She is able to use her talents and platforms to magnify her messages. As a
Lucie Tiberghien is a director and translator, born in Switzerland and raised in France. An Associate Artist with Monk Parrots, she is currently directing the company’s New York premiere of Gabriel Jason Dean’s critically acclaimed play Terminus, which stars Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Deirdre O’Connell. Terminus runs through March 10 in a limited engagement at Next Door at NYTW, 83 East 4th Street. Terminus tells the story of Eller, a white matron, and
