Melinda Gates
Not only is the wife of one of the richest men on the planet, but Melinda Gates is a successful and phenomenal woman in her own right. She is one of the most powerful philanthropists in the world. Ok, we know what you might be thinking…this woman took a job at Microsoft and then married her boss. Well, this is the truth, but there is no doubt that Melinda has done some amazing things too. She is the co-founder of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which is the world’s largest private charitable organization. The foundation is addressing global issues such as education and poverty, and Melinda herself mainly focused on women’s rights.

Melinda Gates
Madonna
Madonna is considered to be the most influential female recording artist of all time as well as one of the greatest women in musical history. The Queen of Pop has not just pushed limits but has her legacy has had a major influence on the culture of the music world. The 62-year-old singer and achieved a lot of success during her life and long career, Madonna has won 19 different Billboard Awards, 4 Danish Music Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and 7 Grammy Awards – just to name a few. Despite the serious controversy, she is highly praised for being a great inspiration.

Madonna