Happy belated International Women’s Day! To celebrate I rounded up a list of 50 women who have inspired and informed me this year + who I think everyone should know and love. From well known artists and authors to entrepreneurs doing their very best in the face of daily challenges, these women all contribute to a diverse, creative and inspirational generation of women I am thankful to be part of and am lucky to raise daughters in. I could have added 100s of names to this list, it barely scratches the surface of the creative women doing great work so be sure to meet us in the comments to connect us with who inspires & informs you!
50 Creative Women Who Inspire & Inform
- Alex Franzen: Writer, speaker, educator
- Alida Kinnie Starr: Musician, artist, activist
- Amy Ng (PikaLand): Illustrator & teacher
- Amy Quarry (Small Town Love): Shop local innovator, community builder
- Amy Turn Sharp: Poet, rebel, writer, teacher
- Arianne Foulks (Aeolidia): Website/branding guru, small business resource, educator
- Arounna Khounnoraj (Bookhou): Artist, maker, designer
- Brene Brown: Educator, writer, shame-destroyer
- Christa Couture: Musician, survivor, writer
- Christina Platt (Bamboletta): Doll maker, community business owner
- Cody Nations (Lu & Ed): Monster maker, creative champion, entrepreneur
- Colleen Attara: Storyteller, eco-artist, creative visionary
- Danielle Maveal: Maker, educator, animal activist
- Darice Pauselius (Pauselius): Designer, all around creative lady
- Dianne Gilleand (CraftyPod): Maker, educator, creative advocate
- Dorkys Ramos (Porcupine Hugs): Illustrator, writer, cancer survivor
- Dyana Valentine: Oracle, educator, why-finder
- Elsa Mora: Artist, paper-cutter, inspiration
- Emily McDowell: Illustrator, designer
- Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Author, women’s advocate, entrepreneur
- Gennine D Zlatkis: Author, artist, illustrator
- Glenis Redmond: Poet, artist, activist
- Heather Davulcu (April Heather Art): Artist, illustrator
- Isa Maria Seminega: Entrepreneur, creative, educator
- Jan Halvarson (Poppytalk): Creative curator, blogger, designer
- Janine Vangool (Uppercase Magazine): Editor, magazine creator, art advocate
- Jenelle Montilone (Trashn2Tees): Change maker, upcycled business creator, educator
- Jennie Perillo: Author, cook, survivor
- Jessica Hische: Designer, educator, artist
- Jessica Nichols (Sweet Eventide): Photographer, IP activist, cancer survivor
- Joy Charde: Surface pattern illustrator, master doodler
- Kal Barteski: Artist, brush script painter, IP activist
- Karen LePage: Master seamstress, kind clothing advocate
- Karen Walrond (Chookooloonks): Photographer, writer, educator, author
- Kari Chapin: Author, creative advocate, community builder
- Kathleen & Tara (Braid Creative): Graphic designers, educators
- Kathy Sierra ( Serious Pony): Tech innovator, programmer, author
- Lela Barker (Lucky Break Consulting): Entrepreneur, educator, wholesale Jedi master
- Lynn Russel (Satsuma Press): Designer, letterpress printer, inspiring mama
- Mariko Paterson (Forage Studios): Ceramic artist, creative powerhouse, entrepreneur
- Mati Rose McDonough: Artist, painter, author, educator
- Michelle Ward (When I Grow Up Coach): Career coach, author, educator
- Pema Chodron: Spiritual teacher, author, leader
- Rena Tom (Makeshift Society): Creative innovator, community builder, entrepreneur
- Shauna Panczyszyn (Shauna Parmesan): Hand lettering extraordinaire
- Tara Swiger: Writer, teacher, Starship Captain
- Tif Smith: Designer, letterpress printer, tenacious entrepreneur
- Tracey Selingo: Writer, educator, entrepreneur
- Zoe Rooney: Web developer, entrepreneur, coding rockstar
- YOU: Creative, kind, intelligent, resourceful, unique, talented YOU!
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