World Woman Foundation and Geometry launch #ShesMyHero

60 : Women 60 : Stories 60 : Minutes

“The goal of each minute is for all women to tell their personal stories that include wisdom, advice, confidence boosters, real-life learning, and lessons about overcoming anything. With our goal to empower one million women and girls by 2030, we believe that their experiences will make a difference for the younger generation,” says Rupa Dash, CEO of World Woman Foundation, “Through the World Woman Hour, these 60 hero stories of women changing the world will continue to drive awareness on critical issues currently faced by women and girls globally.”

The collection of 60 inspirational women sharing their stories include legendary primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall; Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden; NASA astronautJessica Meir; Jameela Jamil British actress, radio presenter, model, writer and activist; head of Vaccine Research and Development and leading scientist behind the COVID-19 vaccine Kathrin Jansin PhD, Head of Vaccine Research & Development, Pfizer.

Also featured are Ann Mukherjee Chairman & CEO, North America Pernod Ricard; Vidya Balan Indian actress. pioneering change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema; Camila Coehlo, Brazilian influencer; Raha Moharrak, youngest Arab & first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest; Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed Permanent Representative of African Union to UN; Brazilian/American fashion designer & beauty entrepreneur; Camila Coelho, Zainab Al-Eqabi Iraqi War Survivor

Drawn from different backgrounds across business, tech, politics, culture, fashion, and beyond, these women have fought against stereotypes and persevered through personal and professional challenges to create ideas changing the world.

Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO of Geometry commented, “We came together with our WPP agency partners to accelerate World Woman Foundations’ vision of ‘mentorship for all’ and be part of a bigger change. Recognizing that this year’s International Day of the Girl holds an even greater meaning, we are using our superpower of creativity to spotlight the untold stories of women from all corners of the globe to empower the next generation of change-makers to find their voice and purpose.”

Elspeth Lynn, executive creative director #ShesMyHero added, “Sometimes, we just need to be inspired by one person who is already doing what we want to do. So, our ambition is that a girl will watch World Woman Hour and say to herself, 'If she can do it, so can I.”

The original music for the World Woman Hour is created by twice Grammy-nominated composer/songwriter Ryan Shore and award-winning songwriter Liz Russo. America’s Got Talent alum Angelica Hale will perform the new song at the event.