It’s likely a few women who fit this description have popped up in your mind already as you read this (looking at you, Oprah, Angela Merkel, and Beyoncé). We’d all like to think we’re familiar with some of the most influential women on the planet, but do we really know who they are or, more importantly, where they got their start?
The latest report from Business.org explores the most influential women in the United States as well as some of the most amazing women inspiring change around the world. Our team spent weeks identifying some of the most accomplished women born in each US state then rounded out the report by finding amazing women in Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, and North and South America as well. We were absolutely blown away at how powerful these women are, and we think you will be too!
There’s something to be said about how a person’s birthplace affects who they ultimately become. Ready to see which female powerhouse shares your home state or country?