Be the Bigger Person, Again: Women and the Burden of Harmony
Women are expected to forgive, accommodate, and keep the peace, often without apology or repair.
The Rise
Success Without Apology
We celebrate women who’ve carved their own paths, who’ve built careers, movements, and legacies without conforming to outdated expectations. These profiles are not about perfection or politeness. They’re about clarity, courage, and conviction.
Beyond the Glass Ceiling
The Rise showcases women who didn’t just break barriers, they redefined what success looks like. Whether in business, activism, science, or the arts, each story reflects a refusal to play by rules that weren’t built for them.
Principled, Strategic, Unafraid
These women lead with purpose. They challenge norms, speak truth, and build communities that reflect their values. Their journeys are marked by resilience, not compromise, and their impact is felt far beyond their titles.
Why These Stories Matter
Representation is not enough. Visibility must come with depth, nuance, and authenticity. The Rise offers real stories of women who’ve succeeded without shrinking, smoothing, or silencing themselves. They remind us what’s possible when success is self-defined.
The Paper Trail of a Woman’s Identity
Exploring the bureaucratic maze women face when reclaiming their maiden name after marriage and divorce in Australia.
When Words Are Hijacked
Why words like ‘girl’ and ‘women’ are still objectified online, how search algorithms amplify bias, and why reclaiming language matters for legitimacy.