Marie Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland, to a family of educators. Her father was a teacher of mathematics and physics, and her mother was a headmistress. Despite limited access to formal education for women in Poland under Russian rule, Marie showed exceptional academic promise from a young age. She continued her studies in the… Continue reading One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done!
Women of Substance
Honouring the strength, grace, and vision of women who dared to lead, inspire, and redefine the world.
Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance!
Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel on August 19, 1883 grew up in poverty in Saumur, France. After her mother’s death in 1895, she was sent to a convent orphanage where she learned sewing, a skill that later shaped her destiny. Her nickname “Coco” reportedly came from a song she sang during her brief stint… Continue reading Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance!
The Self in you is the same as the Self Universal!
Mrs. Annie Besant (1847–1933) was a British social reformer, women’s rights activist, writer, and prominent Theosophist who played a key role in both the spiritual and political awakening of India. Born in London, she initially became known for her outspoken support of secularism, birth control, labor rights, and women’s suffrage. Her early life was marked… Continue reading The Self in you is the same as the Self Universal!
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all!
Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA. At 19 months old, she contracted an illness—believed to be scarlet fever or meningitis—that left her deaf and blind. Her early years were marked by frustration and isolation due to her inability to communicate. Recognizing her daughter’s intelligence, Keller’s mother sought help… Continue reading Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all!