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Ziva Voices - HerStory in the Making's mission is to amplify the voices of 1 million women worldwide by 2030. Changing inequality one story at a time.

We are providing resources & opportunities for women to share their knowledge & stories.

11/06/2025

From a Ziva Voices perspective, Rama Duwaji not only shines as New York City’s vibrant new First Lady.

She embodies everything Ziva Voices values, blending different backgrounds into a dynamic identity and showing that the future is shaped by broad, multicultural perspectives.

Rama has lived in more than one country and grown up in different cultures, so she feels connected to many places but does not belong only to one.

Her life experiences give her roots in several traditions, helping her relate to people from different backgrounds and making her perspective unique and far-reaching.

As a young woman and first-generation American born to Syrian immigrant parents, Rama draws strength from her immigrant experience and multicultural roots.

This unique background enables her to connect deeply with New York’s diverse communities, enriching the city’s cultural fabric and serving as a powerful example for the next generation.

We can't wait to see her impact, and hopefully, we will have a chance one day to meet her and display her act in one of our magazines.

10/17/2025

The most impressive women are those who silently pave the way forward.

The ones that don't focus on what is not working instead focus on the strength that women all over the world have shown.

We can't believe it took us so long to discover Noroc work.

We are thrilled to introduce Mihaela Noroc here, an inspiring Romanian photographer, author, and the creator of The Atlas of Beauty.

For over a decade, Mihaela has traveled across 100 countries, capturing the unique strength, resilience, and individuality of women through her lens.

Her work does more than showcase diversity. It changes the way we see beauty, telling powerful stories from every corner of the globe.

As a best-selling author and passionate storyteller, Mihaela’s portraits invite us to celebrate womanhood in all its forms. Her vision deeply resonates with our mission at Ziva Voices, which amplifies authentic voices and celebrates the beauty of diversity worldwide.

If you haven't seen her work yet, head over to her website and order a book. It is incredible, and all the women in her books deserve our attention.

10/01/2025

Today, we remember Dr. Jane Goodall. A trailblazer who shattered boundaries for women in science and the world.

At just 26, she ventured alone into Tanzania’s forests, armed with determination and compassion rather than convention. She transformed our understanding of animals and each other. Showing us that empathy, curiosity, and resilience can change the world.

Dr. Goodall’s journey was not just scientific, but deeply feminist. She opened doors for women everywhere by following her unique path and inspiring millions to dream beyond societal limits. As she once said, “Because I succeeded in a scientific world largely dominated by men, I’ve been described as a feminist role model… we need feminine qualities to be both accepted and respected, and in many countries this is beginning to happen.”

Her legacy serves as a rallying call for us to lift one another, empower the next generation, and utilize our voices and actions for the betterment of our planet and each other. Thank you, Dr. Goodall, for showing us how one woman’s vision can ignite a global movement

10/10/2024

✨ Meet Adekunbi: a true visionary and trailblazer! As a Fellow of the Vital Voices Visionary Program and a Global Youth Ambassador at Theirworld, she's dedicated to empowering change. 🌍 As Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of The Nutrition Network Africa, she’s leading a team of innovative women in harnessing technology to transform chronic illness management across the continent. Together, they’re creating a healthier future for all! 💚

Dive deeper at zivavoices.com (link in bio)! ✨

Don't forget to like, share, and comment! 💌

09/20/2024

Dear Readers,

At Ziva Voices – HerStory in the Making, our mission is clear: we are here to create visibility for women—because historically, we’ve been overlooked, underrepresented, and often made invisible. We know that when women see other women in powerful roles, whether in leadership, business, or community influence, it sparks change. It’s a critical shift that dismantles the biases still holding us back today.

Why is this important?

Be a Maker of History

Our goal is bold but necessary: to amplify 1 million women by 2030. This isn’t just about raising voices—it’s about rewriting history, one story at a time.

You have the power to be both a contributor and a storyteller. Not only can you be one of the 1 million women in our movement, but you can also shine a light on another woman whose story deserves to be told.

We want you to share a story of a woman that should be amplified.

Who is she?

It’s time to tell her story.

The deadline for submissions is November 15th, and we’re calling on you to join this movement. Let’s amplify women’s stories together and ensure they’re written into history where they belong.

🔍 Submission Guidelines:
Word Count: 800 – 1500 words
Submissions Deadline: September 10th (TAKE OUT OR CHANGE)...
Upload your draft here and fill out the form (Submissions can’t be accepted without the form).
Subject Line: “Ziva Voices Q4/2024 Submission: Women writing HerStory
Make sure to add your full name to your document title for example: How I overcome my fear of speaking publicly_HannahHannover
🌟 Why Contribute?
Amplify your voice and story on a global platform.
Connect with a community of like-minded writers and change-makers.
Empower individuals to overcome their speaking barriers and catalyze change.
Become a registered writer (every writer gets registered under the ISBN number and receives up to 5 backlinks to their personal pages)
Don’t miss the chance to be a part of a magazine that celebrates the power of voices and stories. Let your words leave an indelible impact! 🚀

09/19/2024

We hope that you all had a great summer. We just sent out the latest update on Ziva Voices and the different opportunities you can get involved in.

Check out the latest newsletter, and if you are not a subscriber, let us know so you don't miss the next one.

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08/15/2024

Vera Futorjanski is a highly accomplished leader in the tech ecosystem with a diverse and influential background. As the CEO and Founder of Veritas Ventures, she brings nearly a decade of experience in the tech and innovation sectors. Her journey began as a founder of Rocket Internet, one of Germany’s largest VC and venture builders. It continued as she played a pivotal role in establishing the Dubai Future Accelerator and the Dubai Future Foundation, the innovation arm of the Dubai Government.

Vera’s impact extended further as she served as Director of Innovation for 500Global, responsible for the Middle East region, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia. Before her impressive career in tech, Vera studied political science at the London School of Economics and worked within the European Union.

Her expertise is recognized on a global scale as she is part of the Expert Group on Digital Platforms and Ecosystems for the World Economic Forum, serves as an Innovation Expert at the United Nations, and is a Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation. Vera also contributes her knowledge as a Venture Partner with the Founder Institute and GCC Advisor, and she sits on the advisory board of the IBM Village Capital accelerator. Additionally, she mentors various global accelerators and incubators, including Techstars, Respond, and e7.

Vera Futorjanski is a prominent tech figure known for her contributions to innovation, leadership, and global entrepreneurship.

Ziva has been inspired by those who are boldly pursuing their passions and making a difference in their communities. it’s incredible to see how much impact can be made when someone follows their heart and commits to their vision.

who has been inspiring you lately? Tag them in the comments and give them some love! ✨

08/13/2024

Tessa is a curious explorer of human expression and communication, driven by a desire for alignment between her work and personal vision. She embraces life's complexities with a mantra of balance, learns from challenges with empathy, and values authenticity in every interaction. Through her journey, she aims to create meaningful connections and inspire others to find their own path to fulfillment.

Discover more about Tessa's work and insights by visiting Zivavoices.com

08/01/2024

Dr. Talbert is the Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer for UK HealthCare. In her role, she has responsibility to monitor, educate, consult, advise, and evaluate the health system’s progress with the ex*****on and achievement of milestones within the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, and inclusion. Through her strategic leadership, she builds partnerships and alliances among internal and external stakeholders that include the UK HealthCare System and affiliates; campus colleagues, and community leaders. She has led the development of the strategic plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) that focuses on the three P’s (People-workforce, Patients-customers, Partnerships-community connections with faith leaders, Mayor’s office, equity partners, and other advocates) Some of the key initiatives to impact change have involved the expansion of the equity data infrastructure, DEI Council charter, identification of best practices for diversity and cultural humility education and development, top diverse talent recruitment strategies, and designing an infrastructure to support the sustainability of the DEI Strategic Plan.

She ensures that UKHC is strategic and intentional about creating an inclusive care environment for patients, staff, faculty and learners from all backgrounds. This work is expansive and ranges from courses on cultural humility; quality data disaggregation, review and reporting; promotion and implementation of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion; partnering with entities outside the boundaries of UK HealthCare to ensure alignment with DEI initiatives that include the professional health colleges, the Office of Institutional Diversity, and community partners.

Educated with a Master’s of Science Degree and Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Kentucky’s College of Nursing, her career has included executive leadership roles in both academic and community healthcare settings.

She serves on several community boards that include the Nathaniel Mission Board along with Women Leading Kentucky where she serves as the current president.

Who has been a guiding light in your journey?

07/29/2024

Helen was born and raised in Mexico City. She currently works as a director of social projects, therapist, psychodramatist, theater director, and writer and conducts training courses for companies and educational institutes.

She directed a very big art/social project in the Mexican Jewish community to change the social value people give to women.

For 10 years she was the director of the Black Box Mexico; an improv theater group focused on exploring social and educational problems, moral dilemmas, and identity issues through sketches, playback theater, and improvisation.

She is the author of Theater i: impact, interaction, improvisation, a book that she presented at different conferences in America, Europe, and Asia.

Helen also organized the first Latin-American Jewish seminar on social impact theater, bringing people from over seven countries to learn the techniques of Theatre and take it back with them to their countries.

She defines herself most deeply as an educator and believes education has the power to bring change in people.

She has taught music and theatre for more than 15 years. She is also passionate about social change and volunteers in several social organizations.

Who has been inspiring you lately? Tag them in the comments.

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