Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Watch 2025
The growth of female participation in the workforce is one of the most significant events in social and economic history. This trend continued throughout the financial crisis. However, since the millennium, development has slowed, putting job security at stake. There is growing empirical evidence that increased women’s engagement in leadership goes beyond encouraging gender equality. Their involvement in senior executive positions also benefits corporate growth.
As digitalization advances, the labor market continues to evolve. We see more flexibility in workplace scenarios. Today, women lead many businesses, marking their gradual dominance in the entrepreneurial world. By breaking stereotypes and pushing boundaries, women rule the business world with dignity, respect, confidence, and grace.
This edition of The CEO Views features one of the “Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Watch 2025,” who have reshaped the corporate world with their bold presence in leadership positions.
Featured Person
Company Name
Brief
Alison Taylor,
CEO
USEFULL
Alison’s journey into sustainability leadership was shaped by years of experience in strategy, transformation, and consulting. As the CEO of USEFULL, her vision stems from the urgent need to address single-use plastic waste. Alison’s leadership style is defined by vision, collaboration, and a commitment to results.
Bushra Abu Salem,
Advocate in Corporate Governance
Bushra’s career was driven by her general impulse toward structure, fairness, and the idea that well-functioning systems can support integrity and efficiency. As an advocate in corporate governance, she is guiding sustainable and long-term success for businesses.
Dawn Renee Darnell,
CEO
As a solution-driven leader, Dawn Renee is being the bridge between the Master of Writing and the Master of Artistry. She is turning words into a motion picture with Desert Dawn book Publishing Studio.
Jamie Norwood,
Co-Founder
Co-founders Jamie Norwood and Cynthia Plotch built Winx Health on empathy and authenticity. Together, they’ve created a company culture that’s open, honest, and unapologetically real.
Marwa Kaabour,
Group Head of Marketing
Marwa Kaboour’s marketing approaches moves beyond sales targets and slogans. As a marketing leader, she has been helping companies find not just messages but meaning.
Maud Arnold,
Co-Founder
Mauld Arnold, alongside her sister Chloé Arnold (international tap stars), offers uplifting, inspiring, and joyful educational programming for young people in dance, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Micaela Restano,
Founder
With a mission of making crystal healing energy accessible to people, Micaela Restano founded Balipura in 2013. By transitioning from a corporate career to the energy healing business, she is pioneering the wellness and beauty space.
Milena Berry,
CEO & Co-Founder
Milena, as CEO of Power to Fly, enables companies to reach, recruit, and retain high-performing, inclusive teams. Through the company, she upskills resources and connects talent.
Theresa Porcaro,
Director of Marketing
Theresa Porcaro’s entrepreneurial journey pivoted her from a SEO Content Writing position to becoming a marketing leader at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. Under her leadership, PRM became a trusted and a one-of-a-kind care provider.
Wendy Zheng,
CEO
Wendy Zheng is popular as a successful multicultural health intrapreneur and health strategist. As the CEO of Carmenta Care, she is blending tech innovation with the company’s commitment to serve caregivers.