Iran Darroudi is an acclaimed Iranian abstract artist known for her paintings and sculptures that explore themes of spirituality and the human experience. She has exhibited widely in Iran and internationally since the 1970s.
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Successful women in Germany include:
- Angela Merkel, former Chancellor
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
- Jacqueline Hunt, CEO of Allianz
- Lisa Davis, CEO of Siemens Gas and Power
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Taylor Swift found fame in country music before becoming a global pop superstar, selling over 50 million albums. She's known for her songwriting, business acumen, and advocacy.
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Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt. She was part of the Ptolemaic dynasty and was known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, which contributed to the downfall of Egyptian independence.
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Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was a pioneering English nurse who revolutionized nursing practices, established the first nursing school, and is considered the founder of modern nursing.
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Oprah Winfrey is an acclaimed American media mogul, talk show host, and philanthropist. She overcame a troubled youth to build a multi-billion dollar business empire and use her platform to make a major impact through her charitable work.
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Soraya Darabi is an American entrepreneur, investor, and speaker. She co-founded the food discovery app Foodspotting and has made angel investments in startups like Outdoor Voices and Glossier. Darabi is recognized as a creative and innovative leader in the tech industry.
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Parisa Tabriz is a cybersecurity executive currently serving as Director of Engineering at Google, leading security and privacy efforts. She previously held the role of Uber's first Chief Security Officer and had a long career at Google working on web browser security.
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Anoosheh Ansari is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and engineer. She was the first Iranian-American woman in space in 2006 and co-founded Prodea Systems, a tech company.
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Yasamin Moghbeli is an Iranian-American astronaut selected by NASA in 2023 for the Artemis program. She is a former Marine Corps pilot with extensive aerospace engineering experience.
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Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician who in 2014 became the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the top prize in mathematics. She died of cancer in 2017 at age 40.
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Donatella Versace is the creative director and vice president of the Versace fashion brand, which she has led since 1997 after the death of her brother Gianni Versace, the brand's founder. She is known for Versace's bold, glamorous aesthetic and her own iconic personal style.
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Shakira is a Colombian singer and one of the great artists of the world, who is known for her energetic music and the combination of different styles
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Serena Williams is an American rapper and songwriter. Using inspiration from pop culture, he has blended his hip-hop style and gained fame. He is known for songs such as "Whatcha Think About That" and "All About That Bass".
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