These women who inspire us and who will help you go further
The world is shaped every day, women greatly contribute to its brilliance, and this happens on every continent. That is why today we will introduce you to these women who inspire us and who, we believe, can also support you in your growth.
1. Fatoumata Kébé
French of Malian origin through her parents, Fatoumata Kébé is part of the new golden generation of French astrophysics. Against the paths she could have taken, she became passionate about astronomy at the age of 8 and aims beyond the Moon. She specializes in space debris from space exploration. Recognized and known in the space world, Fatoumata Kébé goes beyond her status as a researcher; she is also committed to Mali with the creation of her project Connected Eco, which aims to improve water distribution in farming areas. Still developing, her projects progress to bring connected irrigation systems to an agricultural environment that consumes a great deal of water. In 2009, when Thomas Pesquet entered recruitment programs, Fatoumata Kébé was barely finishing her master's degree; today, an expert in her field, she says: "But at the time when NASA announced that the first steps on Mars would be those of a woman, why not imagine myself boarding a space shuttle?"Aiming for the Moon does not scare Fatoumata Kébé; she even thinks about Mars. Before flying off, she keeps her feet on the ground and commits daily to advancing astrophysics and the African farming sector.
2. Brené Brown
Born in 1965 in Texas, author, researcher, social worker, and much more, Brené Brown has studied vulnerability, courage, worth, and shame. She gathers and shares her research in multiple award-winning books and leads talks to enlighten public opinion on these topics that often slow personal growth for many people. She has succeeded in combining professional success with building a stable family life by promoting her motto: “Courage over comfort.” To surpass oneself and overcome insecurities and fears to achieve what one desires. A talented author and host of a successful podcast, she invites researchers, business leaders, lawyers, and activists to discuss freeing and important topics for the healthy development of each person in society and business.
3. Kim Palmer
British, Kim Palmer is part of FemTech and created the application Clémentine. An app that helps women manage the various emotions related to work, pregnancy, or other events. Based on hypnotherapy, Clémentine was developed following the panic attacks Kim experienced during her two pregnancies. Supporting women to go further despite obstacles for maximum fulfillment is the goal of Clémentine and Kim Palmer’s work.
4. Anne Ghesquière
French author and founder of the media FemininBio, Anne Ghesquière positions herself as wanting to raise awareness on societal topics such as a healthy lifestyle, well-being, organic cosmetics, and spirituality. A committed entrepreneur, she created her podcast Métamorphose where she invites personalities and specialists to discuss education, sexuality, well-being with oneself but also daily creativity. Close to her readers, she offers advice in her books on personal growth, gentle parenting, and green living.
5. Djenabou Diallo
Guinean, Djenabou Diallo created her chocolate company Zeina Cacao to promote the country’s riches and expand the economy internationally. Not only present in the food market, the company also sells the benefits of cocoa for cosmetics. Facing the economic limits of her country, Djenabou Diallo shows perseverance to maintain her activity and continue developing with the help of private funding. She focuses on the quality of her production and its processing. In addition to boosting her country’s cocoa production, the entrepreneur also supports the women she employs toward emancipation. Djenabou Diallo thus becomes a source of motivation for other women aspiring to start their own businesses as well.
6. Najla Bouden
Far from the status that could have been assigned to her, Najla Bouden became in October 2021 the first woman to join the government of an Arab country. A qualified engineer, she trains the highest executives in petrochemicals and works within Tunisian educational institutions. The opportunity to join the government arose and allowed her to take a position unusual for a woman. She proves once again that jobs and positions have no gender and that anyone can reach them.
7. Maria Korina Bertulfo
The 5th most influential Filipino woman on LinkedIn, Maria Korina Bertulfo is the creator of Filipina Homebased Moms: the first and largest freelancing group for Pinay mothers in the Philippines. Through her group, she demonstrates and supports Filipino women toward new possibilities of independence, notably by founding their own businesses in politics, media, or simply better organizing daily life. Women’s lives are evolving, and Maria Korina Bertulfo encourages women to go “Go out, explore, learn, and succeed.” A mother herself, she took the leap to start working from home and emancipated herself. She is now one of the most inspiring women for Filipino women and continues to develop available resources to support them by organizing workshops and webinars accessible to all.
Whether from Tunisia, the United States, or the Philippines, every woman is full of resources and you are one of them. You too can go wherever you want and tick off all the goals on your to-do list. All kinds of projects are achievable, do not let small moments of doubt reduce your ambitions, let yourself be carried by your ambition. Do not hesitate to seek support so that your brilliance is even greater and your future brighter.
Leave us in the comments the woman who inspires you daily to surpass yourself. And of course, this woman can be you because you are already inspiring.
From Olie Neela to you with a lot of love xx