The South Korean-born American singer was always the quiet kid. She surprised everyone when she transformed into the antic-filled, wild lead singer of the indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. From tonguing microphones to falling headfirst offstage (and nearly breaking her back), Karen O is like no other woman in the indie rock genre.

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The 10-member Wayans family have show business in their blood. While many aspiring actors and comedians find it difficult to break into the industry, the Wayans have made a family empire from their talent.

This family has come a long way since their days living in the Robert Fulton Houses projects in Manhattan, New York. It was never easy for parents Howell and Elvira Wayans to raise such a large family on a small income. Instead of pushing their dreams to the side for more “practical” pursuits, the Wayans children turned the bittersweet memories of their childhood into comedic gold. Now, the Wayans family has a combined domestic box office growth of over $1 billion.

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In a traditionally male-run industry, Emily Lazar officially made her mark at the 2017 Grammy awards. The mastering engineer was the first female to ever win a Grammy award for the “Best Engineered Album.” She received the award in the Non-Classical genre for Beck’s album Colors

Lazar joined the Grammy stage with the other Colors engineers (all male) and excitedly stated this thrilling milestone. Even her colleagues were shocked that this was the first time a woman had won in this category.

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Dominique Jacobs transcends the easel with her attention-grabbing 3D art pieces. Taking inspiration from nature, strong women, and cosmetology, Jacobs’ mixed-media art captures the essence of peace and beauty.

Jacobs’ hometown in New Providence, Bahamas provides her the perfect, tropical landscape to create her artwork. Butterflies are prominent subjects in many of her pieces because she is drawn to the symbolism behind them -- love, transformation, and resurrection.

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In 2013, the Mansur Gavriel luxury leather company opened for business. Just a year and a half later on December 9, 2014, their handbag collection reached nearly cult status, as Mansur Gavriel’s Instagram followers scrambled to purchase and barter for the sold-out Fall 2015 line. The 700 comments from thrilled, handbag-craving followers on Mansur Gavriel’s 2014 Instagram post were a clear indication that this brand was here to stay. 

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