Mari Kaasinen

Her group Varttina, with roots reaching back to her toddler days, is now garnering an international reputation for its unique blend of contemporary folk music and Karelian and Finno-Ugric “runo songs.” When she’s not performing, she’s teaching and passing on regional musical traditions to local kids.

Coordinates: Finland

courtesy of Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright

It all started with a couple pet monkeys in Brooklyn, New York… these days, primatologist Patricia Wright is more likely to be found in the rain forests of Madagascar.

Coordinates: Finland | Madagascar | United States

courtesy of Women Welcome Women World Wide

Frances Alexander

A seemingly innocent airport revelation got her to thinking about a world-wide network for traveling women…

Coordinates: United Kingdom

courtesy of Asha Karim

Asha Karim

This entrepreneuress is stitching together a better life for herself and her children.

Coordinates: Uganda

Jeannie Morris

Media mogul — and Adventure Divas’ matriarch — Jeannie Morris celebrates 30 years of crackin’ journalism…

Coordinates: United States



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