Women rule the world, and in 2022 this trend looks set to continue, with more and more women stepping up to change the game and grab their share of the limelight. Over the next few years we’ll see an increase in diversity as women of all backgrounds step into new roles to take their rightful place at the top of their respective industries. This list will tell you about the top 10 most inspiring women that are destined to make an impact in 2022:
Emma-Jayne Eames
Emma is the founder and Director of one of the UK’s fastest-growing wedding businesses The Friendly Paper Co which aims to redefine the world of wedding stationery with modern design, affordability and unparalleled customer service.
Despite the pandemic putting the wedding industry on a complete hiatus and the already saturated Etsy wedding market, her talent, tenacity and work ethic has allowed Emma to scale the business rapidly, expanding into Europe and the U.S. Her reputation caught the attention of magazines such as Tatler and House of Coco and she has recently been featured in the official 2022 Tatler Wedding Guide. Passionate about entrepreneurship, Emma hopes to impart her extensive Etsy knowledge onto the next generation of young online business owners as the platform has been truly invaluable to her success.
Amrita Hemdev
Amrita Hemdev, thriving as a Co-Founder and CEO of Sociato, a Digital Marketing Agency based in Mumbai, India, and the CMO at Green Bay Remodeling, Inc, a Leading Construction Firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, has successfully made a mark in a male-dominated industry while paving a path for other women leaders to follow.
She moved to the States to expand her global knowledge, which was led by studying Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley and obtaining an MBA. Driven by her passion for startups, Amrita has enabled 60+ budding companies and mid-stage startups to steer their growth through marketing solutions for excelling in the overpopulated competitive spaces through her digital and creative marketing agency. As an ace full-stack marketer and leader, she introduced multiple process innovations as a CMO by leveraging technology and extensive business experience.
While she enjoys her diverse skills and positions, this powerhouse is an ambitious lifelong learner pursuing knowledge. She is currently exploring Strategic Management as a Ph.D. student and is on a mission to become a business magnate. Her next move will be launching a tabletop gaming company that creates ingenious, compelling board games.
After gaining prominence in the construction and technology industries, she strives to establish and direct a minimum of five distinct companies in the coming years.
Dikla laor
Author and Photographer Dikla Laor captures the essence of what is left to the imagination in the holy book. Women, mere names before, passive and looked over, are the heroes in Dikla’s “Women of the BIble” Photography Book. Much like the Bible holds interpretations for all who read it, Dikla’s photographs have an innumerable light to shed when peeking inside a world of the bible where women tell their own stories.
“Women of the Bible,” Dikla’s photography book, culminates the artist’s lifelong passion and fascination with the bible’s female characters. The book summarizes six years of work and an ongoing life passion. Her dedication to months of work and study for each photograph is what manifests the accuracy in bringing to life the characters of the biblical texts. Only, instead of abiding by the patriarchal focus of the past, Laor dares to steal the traditionally male-held spotlight of religiosity and instead places women at center stage.
Ashley Dotchin
Ashley is an estate planning attorney focused on guiding families. Growing up with a mom who is a hospice nurse has helped her have conversations about the uncertainty of death in a new way. She watched her family go through the probate process with documents that didn’t work for them and witnessed what happens when assets end up in the Unclaimed Property Division. Because of this, Ashley chose to help families in a new way. She focuses on getting to know you – your hopes, goals, and family – so that you have a comprehensive plan that works for you when you need it. On a more personal note, Ashley is a mom to two young children. What her children bring to this experience for her is the awareness that planning is something you do for the people you love most.
Hacia Atherton
Hacia inspires audiences all around the world to triumph over life’s challenges through her courageous leadership coaching and speaking. Hacia’s transformational ideology was developed after she sustained crushing injuries in a life-threatening equestrian accident. Being told she may never walk again in any meaningful way, she realized that success is a relative concept, which must constantly be redefined, and that advancement in life is primarily based on one’s ability to implement incremental goals, which, when achieved, aggregate into forward-propelling milestones.
Hacia is passionate about how positive psychology can empower the next generation of leaders and is committed to transforming corporate management to embody vulnerability, compassion, and empathy. As an entrepreneurial trailblazer, she is the founder of Empowered Women in Trades, which is a not-for-profit dedicated to inspiring people across industries, in particular women to pick up the tools and see a career within skilled trades as a viable option.
Jennifer Mindock
Jenni is a Graphic Designer, entrepreneur, and advocate for small businesses and social/environmental justice. It’s no surprise that she has created not only a shop, but a growing community that is as beautiful in its purpose as is aesthetically pleasing. Jentle Land Mark is a diverse Marketplace celebrating the beauty of our differences. It’s a way of being. They aim to inspire change through everyday objects and initiatives, supporting a community that fosters diversity and inclusion through slow living and mindful solutions. She’s curated a sisterhood of brands from across the country based on products that use all-natural ingredients/materials and prides themselves on the core idea of human relationships; every item made by hands passed from one person to another. Jenni strives to shed light on the under-representation of makers/small businesses within the BIPOC community, giving them a home where they are appreciated and welcome.
Marian Evans
Marian Evans is an award-winning entrepreneur and UK business coach and advisor for top-tier executives and leaders. Awarded the Inspirational Businesswoman of the Decade in 2019, Marian has a unique ability to unlock people’s potential, supporting them to overcome the obstacles holding them back. Marian is now a multiple business owner and founded Elevate BC in response to individuals and businesses seeking a confidant with a proven and market-leading track record. She is also one of only five individuals in Wales awarded the Fellowship of the Institute of Leadership and Management. More recently, Marian has caught people’s attention as she hit the headlines when the secret got out about her privately purchasing her childhood dream location, Llansteffan castle. This purchase is a great example of her track record for achievement. Marian exceeds expectations and does what she sets out to do, quietly, purposefully, and politely.
Kelly Cantwell
Kelly Cantwell is known for her authenticity and unrelenting experience in the real estate industry. With extensive knowledge in sales and marketing, Kelly has become a top leader in the industry. She works with her team with just one aim; to bring results to the table! Her online presence, social media networks and strategic connections have helped her reach the most lucrative deals over the years. Driven by the mantra of “focus on people,” Kelly prioritizes lasting relationships in and outside the business world. Perhaps the most striking part of her 17-year experience is connecting with both buyers and sellers. Kelly specifically takes pride in working with her dedicated team that aims to provide a seamless transaction that brings happiness to a new homeowner as they begin their next chapter and joy to a seller who is passing on a most treasured possession.
Dee Hays
Dee Hays, founder, and inventor of HeelzFirst, is an experienced licensed Professional Engineer and a self-proclaimed high-heelaholic. After having serious back surgery in 2020, she regained feeling in her feet and legs that had been gone for over 20 years. She found she had been wearing heels that were too small and were wedged on her feet for fit. No longer an option now that she could feel the pain, and not willing to abandon her beloved heels, HeelzFirst was born out of the necessity for Fitwear for heels. Like herself, Dee realized so many women have fit issues when it comes to wearing heels and most often are forced into wearing the wrong size to keep them on. HeelzFirst can change the way we all wear heels. HeelzFirst is the first-of-its-kind, revolutionary Fitwear garment that allows women to wear the correct size and wear heels with confidence AND comfort.
Stephanie Rodriguez
Stephanie Rodriguez is quickly becoming a leader in the women’s empowerment movement as the founder and creator of Shine Sparkle Slay. Rodriguez is empowering women from all walks of life to push themselves in whatever they want to excel at! From side-hustling Solopreneurs to overachieving stay-at-home moms looking to add some sass back to their lives, Rodriguez’s Shine Sparkle Slay is about all things “GET UP and Slay!” As a mental health warrior, Rodriguez shines a light on the fact that it’s ok to not feel ok all the time and is inspiring the world to embrace the changes, challenges, and curveballs that make life unique, one woman at a time.
Final Thoughts
It’s no secret that women are still being held back in the workplace and in society in general, but there are so many amazing women doing amazing things out there that we can’t help but stand up and take notice of them. We could all learn from their examples to inspire us to push forward towards our own personal goals, and together, we can create an even more equal world for women everywhere!
