Top 10 Inspiring Women To Look Out For In 2025

Every year brings its own set of challenges and triumphs, and 2025 is no different. But what truly defines a year is the people who rise to the occasion—those who inspire us to think bigger, work harder, and believe in the power of change. Among these are incredible women making their mark in ways that matter, from transforming industries to lifting up communities. They remind us that progress doesn’t just happen; it’s driven by individuals who refuse to settle for the status quo. In this list, we celebrate ten inspiring women to watch in 2025—each with a story that’s as powerful as the change they’re creating.

Ryelee Lebowitz

Ryelee Lebowitz is the Owner and Team Leader of Insiders By Rye, a real estate firm specializing in South Florida Real Estate. Her dream of becoming a business owner, entrepreneur, and team leader started seven years ago when she interned at a real estate investment firm while attending her University. It was there that she discovered her passion for the industry and her commitment to excelling within it.

After obtaining her real estate license, Ryelee quickly ascended to various leadership roles, successfully managing and leading real estate teams. Through years of dedication and hard work, she has cultivated a robust network and built a team of eight agents operating across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties. Remarkably, in her first year as a full-time agent, she generated over $21 million in personal sales.

In addition to her sales achievements, Ryelee developed and facilitated a real estate mentorship program, guiding over 20 mentees in their professional journeys. She has also been an active speaker at numerous events throughout Florida, sharing her insights at universities and real estate panels.

In her two years with The Inside Network, Ryelee received several prestigious awards, including #1 Agent for Highest Year-over-Year Growth, #1 Agent for Outside New Development Sales, #1 Agent Mentor, and #2 INSIDE Sales Agent.

Looking ahead to 2025, Ryelee aims to further expand her volume, cultivate high-producing agents, and enhance her network. At just 27 years old, her accomplishments are truly impressive. We’re immensely inspired by her journey and are looking forward to what 2025 looks like for her.

Natalia Sarah Corsiglia McEssy (née Bondi)

Natalia McEssy is a licensed aesthetician and co-founder of Oak + Ivy Boutique Salon in Los Gatos, California. With over seven years of experience specializing in lashes and brows, she built a loyal clientele as a freelancer by delivering detail-driven artistry that enhances natural beauty while fostering genuine client connections. After the challenges of the pandemic, Natalia and her best friend, Ashtyn Hales, fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Oak + Ivy in 2022. The salon quickly became a sought-after destination for expert beauty services in a luxurious yet welcoming environment. Natalia is also passionate about community outreach and animal advocacy, as well as organizing fundraising efforts to give back. Her entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and dedication to her craft have earned her a reputation as a talented artist and compassionate professional who uplifts everyone she works with.

Khadija Ababakar Sidiqu Mahida

Khadija Mahida is a dynamic leader and social entrepreneur dedicated to community development and women’s empowerment across South Africa and Africa. She began her journey by advocating for eco-friendly menstrual health solutions, serving as a Brand Ambassador for menstrual cups, where she worked to break taboos and promote women’s health and hygiene.

Currently, Khadija serves as the Palestine Drinks Ambassador for KRM Enterprise, where she champions the brand’s mission to provide high-quality, sustainable beverages throughout Africa. As part of her role, she is committed to giving back to communities through initiatives that focus on education, healthcare, and meeting essential daily living requirements. Palestine Drinks and Palestine Drinks Africa reinvest profits into grassroots programs, empowering marginalized communities and fostering long-term, positive change.

Khadija is also pursuing an MBA in healthcare, combining her strategic leadership skills with a passion for social impact. With a strong background in sales management and project development, she has established meaningful partnerships that promote gender equality, economic independence, and sustainable development across the continent.

Her work reflects a deep commitment to justice, equality, and the transformative power of community-focused initiatives. Through her leadership, Khadija aims to inspire others to use their influence for social good and lasting change.

Margarita Repina

Margarita Repina, a London-based AI entrepreneur and seasoned tech start-up adviser, boasts a stellar corporate career spanning over 15 years in tech and strategy. By the age of 30, she ascended to the position of CEO-2 in the largest Central and Eastern European tech company, leading a team of 250 engineers. Margarita spearheaded strategic technology projects, from e-commerce ecosystem development to the launch of major cloud platforms. Her accomplishments include successfully launching over ten technology products, notably in AI, Cloud, MedTech, EdTech, and E-commerce, resulting in a corporate value increase of $15 billion and up to 60 million MAU.

Since 2022, Margarita has delved into the realms of artificial intelligence and ArtTech, developing her own technological projects. In 2023, she co-founded Know Your Face, a startup focused on developing an AI coach based on face recognition algorithms, set to launch publicly this spring.

Furthermore, Margarita advises companies on strategy, AI, and technology implementation, leveraging her unique expertise to drive industry advancement and facilitate double-digit growth for companies.

Sharina Perry

Sharina Perry is an entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience establishing and running national businesses. Sharina is the founder and inventor of Utopia Plastix, a plant-based alternative to petroleum-based polymers. Sharina is also the originator and developer of The Utopia Model, a sustainable ecosystem business model. She is well regarded as an innovator, strategist, and unconventional thinker. She is often praised for her exceptional capacity to foster creative thinking, effective execution, and deliberate leadership.

Aside from her successful career, Sharina holds a significant number of leadership, management, and business development certifications. Sharina holds an expert certification in Sustainable Strategies and Circular Economics. Her education includes but is not limited to, The University of Oklahoma and Cambridge Judge Business School. Sharina also owns registered global patents and trademarks.

Throughout her illustrious career, Sharina has received numerous awards and accolades and has been recognized worldwide. Sharina was also featured in September 2023 on the iconic Nasdaq Billboard in NYC Times Square as the Inventor of the Year. Sharina is a TEDx and International Keynote Speaker.

Arwen Dyer

Professional intuitive Arwen Dyer works with coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders using a tapestry of alchemy, natural laws, neuroscience, psycho-education, and quantum physics. She guides clients to integrate dysfunctional patterns and awaken their intuition as powerful creators of their desired reality. A highly-qualified former trauma, craniosacral, and arts therapist, Arwen assists with life transitions, personal transformation, spiritual awakening, business growth, and leadership excellence.

Arwen is the founder and C.E.O. of Sisters for a New World, an organization providing transformational online programs and in-person retreats. Arwen was hand-selected by Australia’s top coach, Christopher Duncan, to facilitate and coach using Magnetic Mind™and Rapid Recode™ at Conscious Education Company.

Published and awarded internationally as a photographer, Arwen’s first written book is due for release in 2024. Arwen and her two young boys live in Tasmania, Australia, where they enjoy dancing, playing outdoors and spending time with their many pets.

Kelly Frechette

Kelly Frechette is not just an entrepreneur; she’s a visionary transforming the housing and marketing sectors. Co-owner of Board Boss Drywall and Frechette Inc, her expertise spans residential drywall services to savvy real estate investments. Her latest triumph, a digital marketing agency, revolutionizes B2B brand strategies, especially for those in construction and real estate. Recognized among the top 40 under 40 by Business Link Niagara in 2023 and a finalist in the GNCC Women in Business, Kelly’s influence is unmistakable. Her commitment to the community shines through her board role at the Council of Ontario Construction Associations and her judging at the CHBA’s National Awards. Kelly Frechette is a name to watch in 2024, embodying innovation, leadership, and social responsibility.

Carli Brinkman

For over 18 years, Carli has developed, supported, protected and enhanced the reputations of hundreds of brands and organizations across a vast array of industries through public relations and strategic communications.

Carli is founder and principal of Carli PR, a boutique firm specializing in hospitality, travel, culture and community, operating in NYC, with affiliates in both the Palm Beach and New York markets. Carli PR is built on the idea that staying small allows the agency to remain nimble and focused on the individual objectives and strategic vision of each client, rather than feeding a bottomless business development engine. This philosophy has been key to the agency’s success and Carli’s reputation as a trustworthy, dedicated and effective industry expert.

Carli has had the distinguished pleasure of representing such clients as Marriott International, Autograph Collection Hotels, Gallaghers Steakhouse, The Loeb Boathouse, Clay Conley’s Buccan, Crane’s Beach House, The New York Harbor Conservancy, and many more.

Heena Sehrawat

Heena Sehrawat is an iconic Woman Enterpreneur making headlines in Realty Sector. She is one of the Top Female Entrepreneurs to watch out for in 2023. She has steered the commercial segment in Real Estate with her visionary approach. Her Real Estate brand, The Heena Realty Makers is a pro in delivering expert guidance and advisories to those seeking to park their money in the Realty sector. She has grabbed many awards and recognitions that shine bright in her profile today. Heena is largely followed on social media as she inspires many aspirants to create careers in the real estate sector. She has impeccable insight into every stage of processing and closures for real estate deals and contracts. Buyers, investors, NRI investors, sellers and similar operationists partner with her to make property accessible hassle-free. Her vision is strongly pillared with transparent advisory and complete client satisfaction. Heena is a believer in giving back to society in whichever possible manner. She highly donates to the needy and underprivileged and works closely with NGOs towards women‘s upliftment and child welfare.

Rocio Salgado

With only 3 years in the Eco-Friendly and Sustainable industry the designer Rocio Salgado is conquering the Anglo market with her passion in handcrafts designs. The Peruvian American designer is innovating and featuring her home country’s ethnicity with unique and one of a kind handcrafts. With pops of bright colors in her collections, you won’t only find the famous Alpaca Fiber coming to life in her beautiful garments, but also her unique sustainable Fish Leather Collection where all the pieces are 100% Eco-Friendly. We couldn’t leave out her stunning best selling belts and hats from her Hand-embroidered Collection.

Starting at a young age with her passion Rocio designed dresses for all her friends quinceañeras parties. Now she has several pieces of her own creation at Lanallama. Lanallama today is working with more than 20 artisans and alongside Rocio they are designing products as she said “with sustainability in mind”, so watch out in 2023 because this girl is on fire!

Final Thoughts

The women on this list show us that inspiration is all around us, in the people who lead with courage, kindness, and determination. Their work isn’t just shaping 2025; it’s setting the stage for a future where possibility knows no bounds. Whether they’re breaking barriers, challenging norms, or creating new paths for others, these women prove that every step forward matters. As we move through the year, let’s take a page from their journeys—find what drives us, support those around us, and keep striving for something better. Because when one person makes a difference, it has the power to inspire us all.