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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 we have chosen 10 women who have quite simply inspired us…

International Women's Day 2017
FlorencePatti Smith – Such an inspiration : from her music to her extremely poetic and touching words”
International Women's Day 2017
KatieNadiya Hussain– “What better way to fight stereotyping muslim women but with infectious enthusiasm, modesty a great smile and delicious cakes”
International Women's Day 2017
KatieEmily Wilding Davidson – Now more than ever it seems important to celebrate those who fought for the women’s right to vote… sometimes with their lives”
International Women's Day 2017
FlorenceElisabeth Sahtouris – Evolution biologist and futurist; real new and inspiring approach to biology and life.”
International Women's Day 2017
FlorenceMaya Gabeira – She almost died in Nazare surfing one of the biggest waves in the world. She is an example resilience, discipline and courage”
International Women's Day 2017
KatieZana Briski – Resourceful resilient and making a difference. Her documentary film ‘Born into Brothels’ is absolutely inspirational”
International Women's Day 2017
KatieThe Yorkshire rows – 4 Yorkshire Mums decide to skip the school run and row the Atlantic… WOW!”
International Women's Day 2017
FlorenceMichelle Obama – For having started a vegetable garden in the white house and for encouraging healthy food in schools”
International Women's Day 2017
FlorenceVandana Shiva – An activist that did so much for the planet. One day we’ll all have to thank her for her battles.”
International Women's Day 2017
KatieMeryl Streep – If you have a soap box you should use it, stand up for something or someone you believe in, don’t be afraid.”

 


International Women’s Day – https://www.internationalwomensday.com

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Katie Kendrick

Katie is a specialist in kids’ fashion and lifestyle, editor, consultant, content creator, and owner of Pirouette - a leading resource to the industry.

With a keen interest in both the business and creative aspects of the industry Katie has interviewed buyers, agents, stylists, designers, influencers, covered runway shows, produced trade show reports and curates thought provoking and engaging exhibitions.

She is passionate about good design, creativity and brands that manage to combine this with their environmental responsibility.

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