"A woman who has inspired me is my late mother-in-law, Ann-Marie. Throughout the 5 years that she suffered from ovarian cancer, she inspired me with her strength of character and consistent positivity until the very end. One big thing she taught me, which I still live by today, is to be reminded how lucky we are to grow old. Growing old is a privilege that was denied to her and many others. 

As women, we're often hyper aware of the signs of getting older, perhaps stretch marks from pregnancy, a wrinkle here and there or loss of elasticity - but we often forget that these come with the privilege of getting older.

Ann-Marie taught me to be grateful for every birthday and to celebrate that I get to live another year. Every birthday I am thankful I am still healthy and alive. I am not embarrassed of my age but proud of it, thanks to her."

"I have just finished the book Heartstrong by Ellidy Pullin (@ellidy_) and I was truly amazed.

She lost her soulmate and life partner early in life. But despite the loss, she didn’t give up and still had their child and kept going.

I admire how she made the best out of a challenging situation and kept her positive thinking alive. She is truly a woman we can learn something from."

"A woman who truly inspires me is Martina from NerdForge. Martina embodies resilience, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of her passions, making her a remarkable role model.

Martina's creativity shines through in her work, fearlessly exploring new ideas, pushing boundaries and inspiring others to do the same. 

Moreover, Martina's authenticity and openness about her experiences resonate deeply with me. She shares not only her successes but also her challenges and setbacks. Through her transparency, she creates a supportive community where others feel empowered to embrace their own journeys, flaws and all.

In essence, Martina is more than just a content creator; she is a beacon of inspiration, empowering others to pursue their passions, embrace their uniqueness, and make a difference in the world."

"A woman who inspires me is Lillian Ahenkan, AKA Flex Mami. Not only is she incredibly articulate and intelligent as a person, but she's made waves as a talented slashie in the media (Author, CEO, TV Host, Radio Host, Designer and DJ!)

She's a true advocate for learning more about yourself and the world, trying new things and going after your goals with intention. I admire her confidence, dedication to her craft and her authenticity in an industry often characterised by superficiality and pretence."

"I am inspired by my great-grandmother. I’m lucky to have known her right up until her death late last year. I am inspired by her strength, grit and resilience that served her throughout her traumatic past.

I am inspired by her marriage to my great-grandfather and the love that they shared. Married for 65+ years, they still enjoyed watching movies together until the very end. She passed only four weeks after my great-grandfather died. While no one is perfect - and my Nana certainly wasn’t - her sometimes stubbornness and selfishness inspired me to be better within myself, and to look upon everyone’s experience with kindness.

Her mind stayed sharp to the end, and that in itself is inspiring. She is the most strong-willed woman I have ever known. She made a lot of mistakes, but she did her best, and that to me is always enough."