Lots of people have list of individuals that they are able to look up to, but oftentimes it only includes men. Women are strong and deserve their place on a list of "lnspiring Individuals." Many people may think that they can only look up to people of their same gender but these women prove that wrong through their individual accomplishments and advocacy for others.
1. Tia Mowry
Tia not only changed the world through her hit TV series with her twin sister from 1994-1999, but has been advocating for everyone to accept themselves for who they are. She hopes for a world that will be more supportive for different body types, but for now she will just continue shutting down body shamers on social media.
2. Zendaya Coleman
Although Zendaya Coleman is best known for starring in Disney Channel's original show "Shake It Up," since then she has been revolutionizing the world's definition of beauty. She stands for all things self love and empowerment of everyone. How could you not look up to this young star who is supporting everyone?
3. Marie Curie
Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only woman to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields. Marie worked with her husband and together they discovered radium and polonium, which furthered the development of X-rays.
4. Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She revolutionized the government by making it all the way to the highest and most prestigious court in the U.S. where she served for 25 years.
5. Ida Tarbell
Ida Tarbell lead an investigative journalist group called the "muckrakers." With the "muckrakers" she exposed the Stanford Oil Company for their unfair practices and pioneered the front of investigative reporting.
6. Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall is a British primatologist and is known as the world's expert in chimpanzees. She is most recognized for her 55-year study on social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees. The type of dediction Jane has to her work is unike no other.
7. Sally Ride
Sally Ride was an American pyschicist and astronaut and became the first woman in space in 1983. Besides being the first woman in space she is also to this day the youngest astronaut to be in space.
8. Mia Hamm
"Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them."
Mia Hamm is a two time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup Winner. Until 2013, she held the record for most international goals scored, male or female, in the history of soccer. Hamm is not only known for amazing accomplishments in soccer but also her inspiring spirit to support her team and inspire young athletes to work hard for their dreams.
9. Aung San Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi is a politician and diplomat who serves as the President of the National League of Democracy in Burma. She is the world's only Nobel Peace Prize Winner currently imprisoned. Suu Kyi was imprisoned by the country's military dictatorship off and on since 1989. Through her fierce battles for human rights and democracy, she has practiced non-violent resistance.
