International Women’s Day: To the Women Who Inspire Us

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the women who are paving the way of progress & who inspire our team everyday.

The world is full of inspiring women. From female entrepreneurs who’ve busted their way through every glass ceiling, to the women working on the frontline of climate change fighting for our planet.

We got together the women of Wirelab to ask them about the ladies who have personally inspired them and the results are in…

Floortje Dessing

“There’s so much to see in the world that most of us only see through the television screen because we’re afraid to take that leap of faith to travel solo. Floortje showed me that, as a woman, you can really travel the world on your own.”

— Tessa, Digital Producer

A woman who dared to step outside her comfort zone and create the life she wanted, Floortje Dessing has travelled to 147 countries and shared her experiences along the way. Building a career around the thing she loves most, Floortje has become a recognised radio and TV presenter, program maker, writer and publisher. Not to mention, a fair trade entrepreneur with her fashion brand, Nukuhiva and ambassador for fair-trade with Max Havelaar.

Carrie Bradshaw

“Even though I work in a slightly different industry, Carrie’s ambition and drive motivated me to pursue something I really enjoy. She is a young, driven women determined to succeed regardless of what anyone thinks of her.”

— Maud, Marketer

Inspirational women can be found everywhere, including as characters on our screens or in the pages of our favourite books. Carrie Bradshaw has become an icon since her debut on our screens in 1998 showing people everywhere that great friendships will get you through almost everything life can throw at you. And if that fails, a new addition to your wardrobe is sure to do the trick.

Alice Aedy

“The passion Alice has for the work she does in humanitarian and environmentalism and her dedication and ability to share the stories of the voiceless through stunning images, film and writing is incredible.”

— Keren, Marketer

Photographer, filmmaker, writer and co-founder of online environmental activist group, Earthrise.studio, Alice is a storyteller with a purpose. She has dedicated her work to sharing the experiences of our planet and the people who are often not given a platform for change.

Eva Jinek

“Eva is passionate, intelligent and hard working and is always striving for the best result in what she does with her motto, “As soon as you show up somewhere, it will work.” I think it is this strength which she has which inspires me most about her.”

— Iris, Content Marketer

Eva’s talent in journalism and TV presenting has led her career from strength to strength. Including landing her own weekly talk show, Jinek, and taking over from Beau van Erven Dorens for his late evening show on RTL. Eva is a woman with ambition and the ability to live up to them at every turn.

Caroline Criado Perez

“Caroline’s book, ‘Invisible Women’ is such an interesting take on the gender inequalities we all face. Her work inspires me to look to the future and how we can all work to create and encourage equality for all genders.”

— Cheryl, Digital Producer

As a bestselling, celebrated feminist author, Caroline’s work in writing and activism has pathed the way for women everywhere to show that not only is change needed, but change can be achieved through collective effort and compassion. Caroline’s work to change the way we view the world and the way women move within that world is an inspiration for us all.

Feeling inspired? Share this article with anyone in need of a healthy dose of female inspiration from these 4 remarkable women.