Future Is Female
Celebrating the extraordinary women breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and redefining leadership across every industry worldwide.
Women Who Changed the Game
From boardrooms to startups, these trailblazing women from our magazine editions are rewriting the rules of business and leadership.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2026
Ashley Linken
Senior Principal • Mercer
In the high-pressure world of mergers and acquisitions, Ashley stands out — masterfully integrating human capital strategies with business outcomes where deals hinge on precision and people.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2026
Dr. Mickey Hunt Herbert
Chief Executive • Leadership Visionary
Leadership is measured not only by outcomes but by intention, integrity, and lasting impact. A visionary who transforms organizations from the inside out.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2026
Deanna D'Addario Martinez
Principal • Design + Implementation Group
For Deanna, leadership was never a predetermined goal. Her career began with a genuine love for design and evolved into a mission to inspire the next generation.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2025
Marla Grossman
Partner • ACG Advocacy
Women leaders who shatter glass ceilings exemplify resilience and determination, paving the way for future generations and inspiring societal progress.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2025
Shonda Grant
Chief People & Culture Officer • Recording Academy
In an industry as dynamic as music, leadership is shaped by passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to fostering growth and inclusivity at the highest level.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2025
Ashley Scotland
Founder • Thriving Survivors
A beacon of hope in the heart of Glasgow for trauma survivors. Thriving Survivors is revolutionizing how communities support healing and build pathways to recovery.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2024
Dianne DeSevo
Chief People Officer • Dow Jones
Boldly shattering the glass ceiling and challenging traditional norms in the dynamic landscape of leadership, inspiring a new generation of leaders around the world.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Hilina D. Ajakaiye
Executive Vice President • Eastern Bank
Women have taken leadership roles in many fields. Hilina exemplifies this with a transformative approach to building equitable, high-performing organizations.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Silvia Rocha-Espino
Global HR Executive • Technology Sector
Young professionals need mentoring and sponsorship to grow. Silvia champions removing barriers and exposing talent to the right opportunities at the right time.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Lilia Hernández
Executive Leader • Innovation & Strategy
Leadership is a critical management function directing resources to achieve goals and increase efficiency. Lilia exemplifies excellence in executive leadership.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Laura Zanchin
Leader • Automotive Industry
The tide is turning in the male-dominated Automotive industry. Laura is one of the pioneering women in retail making a real difference for future generations.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Jessica Camus
Executive Leader
Women have a clear path to success. When they discover themselves in a leadership position, their innate strength and resilience defines everything.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Clarice Colòn
Champion & Trailblazer
Champions are formed in the furnace of complex conditions. Clarice cultivates unbreakable resolve and strong character through every challenge she faces.
Breaking The Glass Ceiling 2023
Emily Nichols-Mitchell
Leadership & Organization Development
The demand for leadership and organization development solutions has increased as businesses worldwide encounter new degrees of volatility and uncertainty.
Inspirational Business Women 2022
Selena Griffith
Leader • Next-Gen Education
The trend toward women in leadership is on the rise. Selena is an ardent leader passionately preparing the next generation for the future of work.
Inspirational Business Women 2022
Beverly D. Flaxington
Author & Business Development Expert
Beverly brings a uniquely human-centered approach to organizational transformation, helping businesses align people strategies with performance outcomes.
Inspirational Business Women 2022
Dr. Theoria M. Cason
Champion for Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a trending industry priority. Dr. Cason is a champion for equity ensuring real progress at the highest organizational levels.
Inspirational Business Women 2022
Sasha Jensen
Founder & CEO • Jensen Partners
Sasha leads a team of senior recruitment specialists and data scientists, making transformational waves in the alternative investment industry.
Inspirational Business Women 2022
Misha Ford
Principal HR Leader
Women becoming financially independent and empowering themselves through entrepreneurship can bring significant social transformation. Misha Ford is living proof.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Aradhna Dayal
Executive Leader
An inspirational business leader making her mark across multiple sectors, bringing vision, courage, and strategic brilliance to every room she enters.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Kathleen Cameron
Transformational Leader
Kathleen brings transformational leadership to every challenge, creating lasting change for organizations and communities through visionary strategy.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Ritu Sethi
Lawyer & Forward-Thinking Business Leader
An inspirational and forward-thinking business leader combining legal expertise with visionary leadership to champion change and equity in business.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Jennifer Perri
Business Leader & Innovator
Jennifer brings innovation and insight to the business world, breaking barriers and setting new standards of excellence across her industry.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Pamela D. Kurt
Executive Leader
A dynamic executive leader whose commitment to excellence and dedication to her craft has made her a beacon of inspiration for women in business.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Lisa Gable
Transformational Leader & Author
Lisa is a transformational leader and author who has built a legacy of impact, turning chaos into clarity and driving results at national and global levels.
Inspirational Business Women 2021
Anisa Hassan
Business Leader & Entrepreneur
Anisa has earned a reputation as the ultimate matchmaker in business, connecting the right people and opportunities to create extraordinary outcomes.