It’s not the first obstacle the creative director and CEO of Mustang Productions, Sadia Siddiqui, has faced in her career but is one of the biggest ones.

Archana Sharma is now an authority on gaseous detectors for research in high energy physics.

Umra Omar won CNN Hero of the Year award in 2016 for her NGO that delivers lifesaving medical services to people residing in some of the most isolated and dangerous corners of Kenya. 

From performing a cameo in the most-awarded movie of the year, Gully Boy, to releasing hit independent EPs like Bloodline, Raja Kumari is on top of her game.

Manal Rostom, the 40-year-old Egyptian athlete is the first hijabi woman to be featured by Nike to promote their sports hijab line. 

The geopolitical strategist – who for the last six years has been living in Singapore – sees his work as observation and forecasting, but also aims to help governments get their policies right.