HerStories

'It's not just old white guys in labs coats. That's not who scientists are.' -- This volcanologist is fighting for science to reflect the diversity of the human population.

'If people don't see representation in the spaces they would like to go in, they need to create that for themselves.' -- This teen spoken-word poet is elevating the Muslim community and telling the stories of women through her art.

Lucy Osinski leveraged her love for skateboarding to build a network of women skaters who empower others, give back to their community and can cruise the streets of Venice Beach safely.

'The same way we need to be able to access abortions legally, we need to be able to do sex work legally.’ -- Activist and sex worker Nadia Karenina is fighting for women’s rights across the board.

Here's how Chef Jenny Dorsey's cuisine ties into larger social issues like stereotypes and toxic masculinity.

This activist and professor launched a feminist collective to end gender-based violence -- and it turned into an international movement.

Pro wrestler Mercedes Martinez has been proving why women should have a place in the ring for 18+ years -- here's how she's built a strong 'sisterhood' to make the sport safer and more inclusive.

‘Relearning how to swim taught me how to relearn to live.’ -- After two freak accidents left Mallory Weggemann permanently disabled, she refocused her life to fight for disability representation, all while chasing 2020 Paralympic gold.

In a country where the life expectancy for transgender people is only 35, Florencia Guimaraes Garcia has not only survived the odds, but become a beacon of hope and resilience for her LGBTQ+ community.

This designer and sustainable-fashion advocate is reclaiming Indigenous culture and empowering her Native sisters on the runway.

'There's so many different narratives and ways to be Black. This is just my story.' -- Artist Jamilla Okubo is using her craft to illustrate the power of Black women.

Mayor Betsy Driver is using her role as the first openly intersex person elected to public office in the US to bring visibility to an often misunderstood community.

Ziwe Fumudoh didn’t always want to be a comedian. Growing up, she aspired to be a pop star and president. It wasn’t until college that she found comedy and also fostered her love for poetry.

Growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community, Adina was discouraged by deep tradition that kept women in the 'backseat.' Here's how social media led her to become a catalyst for women in finding their own voice and to redefine their roles.

‘Embracing one another for our differences is something that most adults in this country can learn right now.’ -- Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad sat down with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton.

'When we are in office, look what issues we’re able to highlight.’ -- Danica Roem, the first openly trans state legislator in the US, joined Hillary and Chelsea Clinton to discuss what can be accomplished when gutsy women have a seat at the table.

Here’s how biotechnology engineer and ‘Gutsy Woman’ Kimberly Bryant dominated her field and paved the way for more women of color in STEM.