Born in Kenya, schooled in the Caribbean, Vanessa Kingori would rise to become one of the leading names in British luxury print media: was the publisher of GQ magazine, now publisher of Vogue.
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Category: Power series – women
Power Move: Kanya King.
As a teen, Kanya lost the father, had a baby, dropped out of school but will end up being one of the most influential figures in British music history and over five university honorary doctorates and numerous national and international acclaimed recognitions, including Order of British Empire (OBE).
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Power move: Kim Kardashian
Think, believe, say whatever you like of Kim K. But the bad ass Kardashian has no time or ear for any of that if your opinion of her has nothing to add to her goal.
She is one emotionally intelligent woman. Someone who knows her brand, her goals and her way about them.
She’s no saint and never claims to be one. She simply goes about chasing whatever it is that matters to her.
Power Move: Ava DuVernay.
At a time when some people’s only career relevance is complaining of gender role and pay gap, lack of diversity and inclusivity, Ava DuVernay saw a huge opportunity. A gap in the market that needed to be filled. She swung into action to create opportunities not just for herself but for fellow women creatives. A move that has fetched her so many firsts of its kind.
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