The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits

The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits (2017)

March 5th, 20170h 41min

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The interviews show these extraordinary women sharing their diverse journeys, personal stories, and perspectives, and the effect is both inspiring and empowering. The Female Lead is an initiative founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn to make women’s stories more visible, offering alternative role models with the goal of fostering ambition and self-belief in young women.


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