8 Inspiring Stories of Female Empowerment and Success – Get Ready to Be Motivated!

Given that the world has largely operated as a male-dominated society for most of human history, it comes as no surprise that women have faced a plethora of obstacles that often make it difficult for them to succeed. But fortunately, times are changing. These are eight tales of women who overcame seemingly insurmountable barriers that enabled them to leave an everlasting mark.

1. Malala Yousafzai: The Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate

Some people have no fear. And then there is Malala Yousafzai, who takes bravery to an entirely different level. At the tender age of 15, she dared to defy the Taliban by proclaiming out loud that girls had the right to an education. As a result, they attempted to assassinate her while she was riding a bus after taking an exam. Although she was hit and hospitalized with severe injuries, she refused to be intimidated. Two years later, she became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history. A decade later, she still continues to inspire.