It may not be Women's History Month, which falls in March, but that doesn't mean acknowledging and celebrating empowering women shouldn't occur. Whether you're in your twenties or your fifties, it's important to remember the words of the late and great talent, Aaliyah Age ain't nothing but a number, and inspiration can come from anyone at any point in your life.
So you want to be a chef but you're 25 and can't cook? You may be surprised the age that culinary icon, Julia Child learned her way around the kitchen (find out below). In addition to Child, here are remarkable women who've achieved success regardless of their age, removing stigma and criticism from the conversation and instead inspiring hard work, dedication, and sometimes, a bit of luck.
Have a look at eight women from food, fashion, TV, film, beauty and media that have a notable name we won't soon forget.
J.K. Rowling
A remarkable “rags to riches” story comes from none other than the author of the acclaimed Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling. At age 30 she finished the first manuscript of the now superstar famous book, which helped her go from single mom, living on UK state benefits to living as a multi-millionaire. The first entry, 1997’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, has sold over 400 million copies worldwide and helped spin a franchise that is estimated to be over $25 billion. Keeping on the billion chat–Rowling was the first billionaire novelist reported as being worth $1 billion (although she did get knocked off Forbes‘ list, but only because she was “too charitable”). Still, she is one of the most recognizable self-made billionaires ever. She is living proof that one’s claim to billionaire fame can come without warning.
