The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women act as role models, demonstrating their wide skill, ability, and persistent resolve to inspire others. In their leadership capacities, these people actively promote diversity and inclusiveness, emphasizing that one's gender should never be an impediment to achievement.

Aside from their extraordinary achievements, women in leadership are ardent supporters of issues such as social justice, gender equality, and human rights. Despite gender-related challenges, they address systemic concerns and combat stereotypes.

These women have shown great resilience, and their growing presence in prominent positions is helping to create a more inclusive society by showing the immense potential of female leadership.

Please visit The Global Woman Leader website for the most recent information on the accomplishments of female leaders.

SBA Administrator Empowers Women-Owned Businesses

Administrator Isabel Guzman, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will join cosponsors Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and American Express (AMEX) on October 24, to bring ChallengeHER, a government contracting education initiative, to Silver Spring, Maryland.

The effort aims to empower women-owned small companies by assisting them in obtaining federal contracts and promoting their participation in the Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program.

Sustainability Expert Beth Knight Joins British Tourism Authority

Beth Knight, a recognized sustainability expert and social impact champion, has been selected to the British Tourism Authority's Board of Directors, a significant step for the organization. This appointment, which takes effect on September 18, 2023, is a watershed moment for the organization.

Beth Knight's selection follows her extraordinary feat of receiving the renowned Great British Business Woman Award in 2022.

Virgin Atlantic names Shivani Singh Deo as India Country Manager

Shivani Singh Deo has been named as Virgin Atlantic's new Country Manager for India, beginning January 1, 2024. Shivani, who has been with the airline for eight years and is presently the Marketing and Communications Manager, will take over as the head of operations in India.

Shivani brings to her new job a plethora of expertise from a variety of industries, including retail, media, and lifestyle. She has made substantial contributions to Virgin Atlantic's brand presence in India throughout her stint with the airline.

Chicago's First Black Woman Led Brand Displayed at Home Depot

Robiar Smith, CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions in Chicago, has made history by being the first Black woman to have her insect spray product, insect Strike, displayed on Home Depot shelves.

Robiar, a graduate of Chicago Public Schools, began her career in the corporate sector after earning degrees in business and information technology. However, in 2016, she went on an extraordinary trip.

In A First Miss Universe 2023 Welcomes Transwoman Contestants

With the involvement of two amazing transwoman contenders, Marina Machete representing Miss Portugal and Rikkie Kollé representing Miss Netherlands, the 72nd Miss Universe competition, scheduled for 2023, is set to be a historic event. These extraordinary ladies are competing for the coveted Miss Universe title and have already made an unforgettable imprint on the pageant industry.

Marina Machete, Miss Portugal, has been candid about the difficulties she has encountered as a transgender person. She credits much of her success and resilience to her family's steadfast support. Marina emphasizes the triumph of love over ignorance in her path as a transwoman in a poignant video posted on the Portuguese pageant's official YouTube account.

EY Honors Four Women Entrepreneurs in Singapore

EY, the professional services firm, has celebrated the achievements of four great women entrepreneurs in Singapore in a spectacular celebration of entrepreneurial brilliance. The 22nd EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) 2023 Singapore awards event recognized their outstanding achievements to a variety of industries.