10 Most Influential Women in History

Women are often left out of history, but play integral roles in it. We’re here to take the narrative back and tell her-story as it was intended to be told. These ladies paved the way for our greatness, so let’s give them a nod of respect.

1. Lady Diana

Most known for her philanthropy and desire to better the world around her, Diana was the first wife of Prince Charles. Although she as famous for her wedding which was viewed by over 700 million people, she became just as synonymous with her charity for sick children, and awareness raised for banning landmines, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.

2. Coco Chanel

French fashion designer Coco Chanel didn’t aways have it easy – after a tough childhood in France, she rose to frame and went on to dress other influential women in her iconic suits worn by the likes of Jackie Onassis, which combined the grace of femininity with the silent strength of womanhood.

3. Anne Frank

A survivor of the holocaust and a Dutch Jewish author, Anne Frank’s diary became famous worldwide once published, chronicling her experiences as a 13-year old girl forced into a secret hiding place who had to grow up much earlier than she was supposed to. Regardless of all she suffered, she believed that people are “really good at heart.”

4. Marie Curie

Her full name was Marie Sklodowska Curie, and she changed the world by inventing radioactivity, which then launched research for cancer cures. She also happened to be the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person ever to win a second Nobel Prize!