Business Archi-tech-t: Shahrzad Rafati’s million dollar invention
In the early 1980s in Iran, a little girl named Shahrzad Rafati was innocently playing in the hallways of her home, avoiding windowed areas in…
Outliers
A section dedicated to people who moved through their hardships to achieve excellence with integrity and heart.
And those who pursued an interest or calling and transformed it into impactful change. Take inspiration from these stories to tap into your unique purpose.
From Poverty to Prestige: Arlene Dickinson
Arlene Dickinson is an enigma who wears her heart on her sleeve — a striking duality of two seemingly distant traits. She is well-known for…
America’s first female self-made millionaires are not forgotten
The story of Annie Malone and Madam C. J. Walker’s rise to millionaire status is not talked about enough. Through immense adversity, Walker and Malone…
Heman Bekele: Time’s Kid of the Year
In August, Time Magazine named 15-year-old Heman Bekele as Time’s Kid of the Year. Bekele stands out for his exceptional work in developing a skin…
A peak star: Paralympian Bonnie St. John
Bonnie St. John, the first Black Paralympian medalist, rose from adversity to become a Harvard grad, Rhodes Scholar, and White House official.
From homelessness to making millions: The true Pursuit of Happyness
18 years after The Pursuit of Happyness, key details about Chris Gardner's challenging childhood, relationship with Jackie Medina, and unpaid finance internship remain untold.