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Women: Inspiration & Enterprise

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SARAH BROWN

 

Sarah Brown is married to former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. During her husband’s time in office, Mrs. Brown hosted numerous world leaders, dignitaries and royalty at No 10 Downing Street, and at events such as the G8 Summit.  She also made it her mission to engage the British public in the political process and to highlight worthy causes by harnessing the power of New Media such as Twitter, attracting over a million avid followers and making her one of the most popular Britons on the micro-blogging site. Sarah is the Global Patron of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood.

DONNA KARAN

 

Donna Karan is a fashion icon known for her many accomplishments in the fashion industry. She has received numerous awards and honors for her fashion achievements such as the Womenswear Designer of the Year (1996, 1990), and the Lifetime Achievement Award CFDA (2004). Donna Karan’s commitment to philanthropy and global healing lead her to found the Urban Zen Foundation, an organization that brings together like-minded people and organizations to define solutions and implement action in the areas of well-being, empowering children and preserving culture.

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON

 

Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of eleven books. She is also co-host of “Left, Right & Center,” public radio’s popular political roundtable program. In 2006, she was named to the Time 100, Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people. She serves on several boards that promote community solutions to social problems.  Huffington is on the advisory committee for the White Ribbon Alliance’s Mothers Day Every Day

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