International Women's Day is on Sunday, March 8, and it's the perfect time to ask why. There are many young women out there who have inspired change in such creative ways. These are the born leaders — the girls who will go on to inspire the rest of us to take action. Most of them had an idea or an invested interest in something at a young age, and instead of letting their birth year deter them, they continued on with their quest for change.
International Women's Day is around to give inspirational women like this even more of a spotlight. Its focus is to honor women's achievements and push for equality. Women have done so many incredible things that often get swept under the rug. Here are 11 young female leaders to keep your eye on, especially during this global day of celebration. These are the girls who will change the world as they serve as excellent role models for our children today. Let's start with Greta.
The year-old has been an active voice against climate change for some time, but this year she's really making people talk. This month, she was the leader of the largest climate strike in history. Over countries took part in helping address the issues regarding the climate. She also practices what she preaches, having traveled to the UN on a zero-emissions boat instead of using an airplane.
Jazz Jennings, who was born male, knew she was transgender at the age of 2. In June of , she underwent a gender confirmation surgery while also serving as a role model to those in the LGBTQ community.
She also got her own television show on TLC and has used her spotlight to become an advocate. And you know at first I thought, 'Okay, this is all going to come to an end one day and then I'll be able to live my life.
Asia Newson is proof that you can be a businesswoman at any age. When she was only 5, she started a company called Super Business Girl. She started out by selling candles, but now, as a teen, she hopes to do even more with her company — like helping build small businesses in her town of Detroit and teaching other children about business and entrepreneurship. Aside from being an incredible gymnast, Simone Biles is also an activist. Back in , at the age of 21, she wore a leotard in national competition that helped honor and acknowledge survivors of sexual abuse.
After she came forward to accuse him of abuse, she made it clear that she stood behind all of the young women who, unfortunately, had similar experiences. The color of her leotard was light teal, which is the designated color to represent survivors of sexual abuse. You may know her best as "Little Miss Flint. When she was 8, she wrote a letter to Barack Obama about the water crisis in Flint and persuaded him to come visit and help in the ongoing issue.
She's continued to help Flint thrive by partnering with organizations to make sure that the students in Flint have everything they need for a successful school year.
She also has no problem speaking in public, even at the White House. Who knows what else she's capable of? Malala Yousafzai is currently 24 years old. Erin Burnett and husband, David Rubulotta, met on a blind date in while Burnett was still working as a stock editor for Bloomberg. The couple dated for seven years before finally getting engaged in and then tying the knot a year later in Dec at City Hall in NYC. Burnett wore a gold, beaded gown designed by Carmen Marc Valvo Couture for the ceremony.
Prior to his current position, Rubulotta worked with Lehman Brothers. He is 48 years old as of the date this article was published. Erin Burnett welcomed Owen Rubulotta, the third addition to her growing family, on August 20, , at the age of Sarah has written and edited for numerous media outlets in a variety of different niches — though entertainment is her all-time favorite topic to cover.
You can follow Sarah on Twitter at: Twitter. What I believe it stands for is analysis, calling out the truth and not being afraid to hold people to account. Burnett has leaned into that perspective, using the somewhat unusual time slot she occupies to bring together hard news, newsy interviews, and smart analysis. It all stems from that 7 p. It has paid off in terms of viewership. It is not an easy world to be in. We try to focus on analysis and on fact.
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