In every part of the world, women are stepping forward with bold ideas, fearless ambition, and a powerful drive to make a difference. They are launching companies, leading change, challenging the norm, and reshaping entire industries. This is not just a celebration of success, but a spotlight on twenty women who are set to make a serious impact in 2025. These disruptors are not waiting for approval or following old rules. They are creating their own path, and the world is paying attention.
Shermin Kruse
Shermin Kruse is an author, law professor, TEDx producer, and executive advisor who helps leaders, teams, and changemakers master the power of Stoic resilience and emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments.
Her newest book, Stoic Empathy (Hay House, April 2025), introduces a groundbreaking framework that blends ancient Stoic wisdom with modern psychology to empower individuals in leadership, negotiation, and decision-making.
Born in war-torn Iran and later raised in Canada and the U.S., Kruse’s journey—from fleeing political turmoil to becoming a successful international lawyer and author—is at the heart of her message: that strength and sensitivity are not opposites, but allies.
She’s been featured in Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, and multiple TEDx talks, and she continues to coach Fortune 500 executives, produce global thought leadership events, and write about how personal power is best wielded with integrity, empathy, and clarity.
Dr. Kristen Miller
Dr. Kristen Miller is a trainer, coach, consultant, and motivational speaker with a passion for empowering people to tap into their innate strengths and help them find their internal compass to achieve higher levels of success, motivation, and productivity. To date, Kristen has empowered over 2,150 educators and 57,500 students across the United States. Prior to becoming a sought-after speaker and trainer, she held a career as an engineer, teacher, assistant principal, and intervention coach for companies and schools in Northern California. Kristen has authored three books, has an engineering degree, is a singer-songwriter with three published albums, and spent multiple years touring in California performing her songs.
Brooke Jackson
Brooke Jackson is the founder of BrookeNation, a growing hair care brand committed to helping people care for their natural hair from roots till da ends. What began as a personal mission to take better care of her own hair quickly turned into a passion to help others on their hair journey too. Inspired by her late grandmother’s belief in her vision, Brooke launched BrookeNation on January 1, 2021. Since then, her brand has expanded into over 40 store locations, with a vending machine inside Stonecrest Mall. Known for her best-selling Hair Growth Oil and detangling shampoo and conditioner, Brooke creates engaging content around her products, educating and inspiring her audience to embrace their natural beauty. She continues to build a loyal community — the Mane Team — through consistency, creativity, and a deep commitment to results-driven hair care.
Creating natural hair products that do 4 MANE things: grow, repair, protect, and nourish.
Nausicaa Twila
Nausicaa Twila is a bestselling poet, spoken word artist, and creative visionary helping others reclaim their voice and remember their personal magic. With fifteen bestselling books and a global community of over 35,000, her words inspire healing, courage, and transformation.
Rooted in personal mythology, emotion, and lived experience, Nausicaa crafts poetry that speaks directly to the soul. Her creations have touched celebrity clients, comforted survivors, and awakened thousands to the power they hold within.
As a founding voice of MagicBack, a bold self-development platform, she’s building sacred spaces for awakening and growth. Her upcoming projects include a raw and revealing memoir, soulful coaching experiences, and transformational retreats—all designed to ignite the personal magic within. With every word, Nausicaa Twila whispers a revolution: You are the spell. You are the story. You are the magic.
Ekaterina Otiko
Ekaterina Otiko is a passionate world traveler, author, and mother who inspires children to explore the world through storytelling. She has lived on four continents, visited nearly 100 countries, and speaks six languages. With a Master of Arts in International Affairs and studies in psychology, linguistics, and elementary education, Ekaterina brings a global perspective to everything she does. She previously led an international education company, working with schools and universities worldwide. Her love for travel and her daughters inspired the creation of Sophie & Stephie: The Travel Sisters, a charming book series that brings global adventures to life for young readers. When she is not writing or exploring new cultures, Ekaterina enjoys dancing, painting, aerial yoga, horseback riding, and time by the ocean. She lives in California with her husband and two daughters and dreams of one day having an elephant in her backyard.
Kristin Kossi
Bold, visionary, and unapologetically original, Kristin Kossi is a rising pop art force whose work fuses pop culture with raw emotion, luxury symbolism, and sharp social commentary. Her vibrant, graffiti-inspired style brings to life iconic characters like Scrooge McDuck, Homer Simpson, and Bugs Bunny—reimagined as symbols of wealth, rebellion, and manifestation. Known for her bespoke commissions, Kristin offers collectors a deeply personal experience that breaks away from the traditional gallery model. Currently envisioning an art studio in the mountains of South Africa, she is exploring sustainable living and ecological storytelling as a natural evolution of her artistic journey. With her fearless approach to self-expression and her ability to turn familiar figures into layered cultural statements, Kristin continues to challenge convention. Whether painting in the studio, chasing inspiration on the road, or connecting with nature, she’s redefining what it means to be a creative disruptor in 2025.
Carrie Maclean
Carrie Maclean, the Founder and CEO of Venture Experiences, is a testament to the power of following your passion. Inspired by her own life-changing adventures in Patagonia, she embraced a new culture and, at a young age, built Venture Experiences on the deep belief in the transformative power of travel.
Specializing in bespoke travel experiences throughout South America and Antarctica, the company has rapidly expanded, allowing Carrie's commitment to impactful and personalized journeys to reach a wider audience. Today, Venture Experiences thrives as a family-led business, driven by her original inspiring vision.
Paige Young
Paige Young is a full-time photographer who specializes in weddings, engagements, elopements, and any moment that needs to be remembered. She loves documentary photography and capturing real moments that deserve to be preserved for a lifetime. She believes that representation is crucial to society and making people feel they belong, so she strives to show inclusivity in every way possible within her platform. Paige is also a full-time photography and art professor at Grand Valley State University. She has been awarded the Wellbeing Award within her university which is awarded to professors that show high levels of care in and out of the classroom. She teaches theory within her photography courses and is actively making her own fine-art work to show her students as An example of crafting and curating as a practicing artist.
There is nothing more that fuels her soul than encouraging and growing new artists into their own skin, and lifting up the self-esteem and self-love of those in front of her lens. She is passionate about making people see themselves in a new and positive light, and centers all of her work around that goal.
Elizabeth Charles-Dede
Elizabeth Charles-Dede, a voiceover/backup artist who has been in the creative industry for some time. Her desire to be in the creative industry made her study presentation and acting for six months, with which she came out with distinctions from PEFTI (Wale Adenuga Production). She was a two-time voice-over artist with Nnenna and Friends (WAP). She has served as an Assistant Music Director in her local assembly that promotes diversity through arts and culture. During the period of her leadership, her musical team produced a single song that was streamed on some musical platforms.
Her search for knowledge made her acquire a master’s degree in Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution at the prestigious University of Bradford. Her interests and passion in arts in the period during her studies led her to further discovery through art (via singing and writing), and conflicts could be resolved. She has dedicated most of her life to improving her artistic skills while promoting/grooming young ones as well as supporting individuals in achieving their goals. She uses her passion for art to advocate for social change in society.
Besides being all of the above, she has thrived in the aviation industry for 11 years where she started her career as a Confidential Secretary and rose to the position of Principal Human Resources Officer until her recent exit (February 2025) from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria into focusing full time on her creative skills in art while resident in the UK.
Ana Amengual Asa
Ana Amengual Asa, a.k.a. Nita Asa, is a writer, screenwriter, composer, singer, and entrepreneur with a bold vision for the future of human-made art. Her latest project, SecretSelf, was awarded full participation at the Mobile World Congress for its innovative concept: an artistic platform where painters and illustrators can offer their unique visual styles, and users can build meaningful designs that reflect their identity, physically and symbolically.
Born in an era where AI-generated images are displacing human artists, SecretSelf exists to give visibility and value back to real creators. It’s a curated art store now, but the vision includes expanding into events, workshops, and new formats that honour creative authenticity. Ana is currently seeking funding to build the platform. Art lovers can support this vision today through the collaboration options at www.secretself.art.
Alana Mooi
Alana Mooi is the Managing Director of Farmer’s Footprint, a global organization reconnecting agricultural and health systems. She also founded NANA, the organization’s cultural arm focused on elevating the culture in agriculture through food, storytelling, and ancestral wisdom.
Born in Mexico City in the 90s, Alana’s earliest memories revolved around the kitchen, where food, family, and ritual were deeply intertwined. Her upbringing shaped a lifelong curiosity about the role of food as medicine and a tool for cultural memory.
After her mother’s recent cancer diagnosis, Alana deepened her commitment to ancestral eating patterns and the gut microbiome’s connection to healing. She believes activism can be as simple as what we choose to eat each day—and that restoring food systems starts with remembering where we come from.
Alana’s work is rooted in the idea that we are all indigenous to somewhere, and that everyone belongs to the Earth.
Erin Carroll-Manning
Erin Carroll-Manning is a New England Intuitive Baby Whisperer, blending her expertise as a Master Newborn Care Specialist and Oral Dysfunction Specialist. As a dedicated wife and fur mama, she embraces the joys of family life while leading the way as a Child Rearing Disruptor. An enthusiastic entrepreneur and change maker, she passionately advocates for a transformative approach to newborn care that prioritizes quality over quantity.
Her happy place is Popponesset Beach, where she finds inspiration for her work. An avid explorer and lifelong learner, Erin collaborates with functional practitioners to ensure newborns receive the best foundation for health and sustainable habits from day one. She believes in fostering optimal development that sets children up for lifelong success. With a commitment to connecting resources, she tirelessly works to change how we care for, guide, and support families, making a lasting impact on future generations.
Lisa Mastroianni
Lisa Mastroianni is a dynamic Production Designer and Art Director, collecting 20 years of international experience in the entertainment and design industries. With an eclectic eye, a pure heart, and an empowering attitude, Lisa is a motivating force to reckon with on any of your creative projects. She believes in making the ordinary legendary.
Her work spans across the Advertising/Commercial, TV/Film, Event/Music, Broadcast, Exhibition, and Interior Design worlds. Recent ventures have her designing in the e-commerce/tech meets production industry. In February 2025, she shared an Art Directors Guild nomination for “NBA Finals: The Toast” in the commercial category. Some of her favorite work includes “One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga”, a 2022 Primetime Emmy Nominee for a Variety Special, and ”MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga”.
To keep things interesting, she decorates homes too. Check out the Carbon Beach House by Olson Kundig and Soul Escapes, where she collaborated with the interior designer in realizing the finished environment.
Lisa’s collective is built on integrity, loyalty, and talent that is unmatched. Her key to success is rejoicing in each other’s strengths and weaknesses, focusing on the prize, and having fun doing it!
Tiffany Selvaggio
Tiffany Selvaggio is a dynamic second-generation entrepreneur carving her own path in the boutique retail world. Inspired by her family's business legacy and embracing motherhood, she fearlessly launched her own thriving boutique. Supported by her husband, a constant rock and strategic partner, Tiffany has cultivated a vibrant community of incredible women. A busy mom and self-proclaimed obsessed dog mom who loves to dance, Tiffany breathes authenticity and believes everybody deserves to feel amazing in the perfect outfit. Driven by this philosophy, she curates collections with inclusivity and a personal touch. After a decade of dedication, Tiffany's journey exemplifies how passion, perseverance, and strong family support can build a meaningful and impactful entrepreneurial venture.
Amy Carter
Amy Carter is a lawyer who fights like a mother. She is the founder of Carter Law Group, a female-led law firm based in Dallas, Texas, that is dedicated to fighting for individuals and families against powerful corporations. When she’s not advocating for people’s rights in court, she enjoys swing dancing, crocheting, and watching her youngest play basketball around the world.
Growing up in a small town, Amy saw firsthand how an accident, injury, or unexpected loss could completely upend lives. She has dedicated her career to fighting for those who need it most. The attorneys at Carter Law Group have defended the rights of victims of employee discrimination, sexual assault, and catastrophic personal injury for over 25 years and hope to continue this advocacy to make the world a safer place.
Haneefa de Clercq
Haneefa de Clercq is a force of nature—combining elegance, resilience, and purpose in everything she does. A former United Nations staffer with a strong background in administration and humanitarian work, Haneefa has seamlessly transitioned from global corridors of diplomacy to the digital frontline of advocacy and empowerment.
What truly sets her apart is her passionate advocacy for Microcephaly and Autism, inspired by her two extraordinary children. Her lived experience fuels her mission to raise awareness and foster inclusion, making her a bold and compassionate voice for change.
Beyond activism, Haneefa expresses her creativity as a gifted jewellery designer, soulful cook, and skilled baker. Her work—deeply personal and infused with heart—is a testament to the power of purpose-driven artistry.
Through platforms like TikTok @Neefa2024, Instagram @HaneefasTreasureTrove, and her website, she shares her journey, turning challenges into channels for hope, strength, and connection.
Haneefa de Clercq embodies what it means to disrupt with grace—breaking barriers, building bridges, and inspiring others to lead with love and courage.
Iwona Mazur
Iwona Mazur is an aesthetician, cosmetologist, make-up artist, nail artist, beauty coach in two languages, beauty salon founder in two countries(Poland-Warsaw, UK-London), entrepreneur, photomodel, and ex-beauty pageant candidate. In the beauty industry for 12 years, the most important for her is to help others feel beautiful in their skin. Interested in psychology and wellness, a participant in many wellness courses ( for example, “The Science of Well-being” at Yale University).
By mixing Cosmetology and Psychology she wants to provide a more holistic approach to beauty therapy and plastic surgery. Currently working on her e-book called “Be You”. Help women not to lose themselves in current social media’s beauty standards, how to do every beauty procedure for yourself and to be happy.
With her many interests, she has also participated in Social Media marketing courses. She is growing her Instagram page. It has more than 30k followers. All about motivation, beauty, travel, photography, art and lifestyle. Hopefully, inspire people to enjoy life and be happy.
Helene
Helene, is a distinguished name in the field of medical aesthetics, bringing 14 years of extensive experience specializing in anti-aging and skin correction. Having previously managed commercial establishments with a team, she now finds solace working alongside her daughter, Yasmine RN, an intermediate cosmetic nurse injector, in their tranquil home office/clinic. Together, they offer a comprehensive range of services including Botox, PRP, PDO threads, B12 shots, arthritis prevention, and vitamin C drips. Helene’s passion lies in empowering women at various stages of life, guiding them through personalized skin care journeys from their 20s to their mid-30s and beyond. From facials and hair removal to post-pregnancy tummy tightening and skin rejuvenation after weight loss, Helene now 53, has transformed countless faces and prepared numerous brides for their special day. Her dedication to helping women age gracefully is a testament to her unwavering commitment to beauty and well-being.
Danielle DeLuca
Ms. DeLuca, the esteemed body sculpting and aesthetics technician, is renowned for her expertise in aesthetics and wellness at the Transformare Bellezza clinic. She is a leading expert in the field, known for her exceptional skills and artistic approach to enhancing natural beauty.
Having acquired numerous degrees and certifications, Ms. DeLuca pursued advanced training in post-operative care, aesthetics, skin care, and non-invasive body treatments. Besides her clinical practice, she actively mentors young aesthetic professionals through classes and lectures. In this era of progress, fearless and visionary women have emerged as disruptors, defying societal expectations and redefining boundaries.
Continually pushing the limits of aesthetic wellness, Ms. DeLuca is dedicated to seeking innovative techniques and striving for excellence. Her unwavering commitment to her craft and passion for helping others advance her standing as a respected figure in the aesthetic wellness community.
Zohor El Amrani
Zohor El Amrani is a renowned clinical hypnotherapist and personal development consultant based in Morocco. As the founder of the first hypnosis center in Morocco, the ELAM Center, she has gained recognition as a leading expert in the field. Zohor received her training at the prestigious school of hypnosis, EFPHQ, in Montreal, Canada, which has been training hypnotherapists since 1985. Her extensive knowledge in hypnotherapy has led her to become a sought-after speaker at various conferences. With her exceptional skills and expertise, she has helped thousands of individuals achieve their personal goals, overcome emotional challenges, and improve their overall well-being. Her passion for the field of hypnosis and her dedication to her clients have made her a respected figure in the industry.
Final Thoughts
These twenty women are more than leaders. They are forces of change. Each one is showing what is possible when passion meets purpose and action. They are not just influencing their fields, they are transforming how we think, work, and move forward. As we look to the future, these are the voices and visions that will shape what comes next. Watch them closely. They are not just part of the future. They are the future.