Growing up in Poland during the communist revolution profoundly impacted Martynka Wawrzyniak’s life and career as a conceptual artist. Necessities were scarce, and this minimalist way of life is reflected in her work today.
Inspired by her father, a career diplomat and later president of India, and her mother who was Burmese, Chitra Narayanan was bound for a global career. Numbered among her many roles are a mother, journalist, editor and publisher, Foreign Service Officer and Ambassador of India to six countries.
Before becoming an award-winning interior designer, Barbara Martinuzzi had a career as a model, being crowned Miss Italy at the age of 17. Though challenging, for ten years, modeling afforded her independence.
A native-born Washingtonian, Grace Bender’s professional life took her into the world of politics. But, she is many things: Morty’s wife, Jack’s mother and a philanthropist of some repute in the nation’s capital.
Associate Director and Wellness Advisor of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel & Ayurvedic Expert
Gila Guttman, Israeli Army Veteran, Computer Analyst & Noted Bridge Player, recounts her family life and vast array of career accomplishments.
CEO and founder of ROAR Africa, Deborah Calmeyer, shares how her company is dedicated to conservation, improving Africa’s economy and uplifting women.
These remarkable women have achieved greatness by following their internal compasses while facing the circumstances they are dealt in life.
Known as the Galloping Nurse, Jane Holderness-Roddam could ride a horse before she could walk.