Women are amazing. Period! They are creators, inventors, and pioneers. They start movements and are bosses. They truly run the world, as Beyoncé once sang. 

There are many influential women to look up to each year. They’re all doing great things in their field of work, while paving the way for other women and in 2018 that’s no different. With that said, we have compiled a list of 6 young women under the age of 25, that you can look up to. 

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1. Malala Yousafzai

Age: 20

Occupation: Social Activist

This name probably sounds familiar. Maybe you’ve heard about when she became the youngest person to be honored with a Nobel Peace Prize. Maybe you’ve read her powerful memoir titled, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. Or maybe you’ve heard of her countless acts as a Pakistani activist, fighting for education for women and children. 

Whichever way you’ve heard of Malala, we can all agree she is doing a tremendous job. I’m excited to see what she’ll be up to this year; she’s a fantastic role model for women our age.

2. Zendaya

Age: 21

Occupation: Actress

Well known for roles on Disney Channel, as M.J. in SpiderMan Homecoming, and as Anne in The Greatest Showman,  we can safely say Zendaya is killing the acting game. But acting isn’t the only area Zendaya dabbles in. She’s a singer, dancer, and fashion icon. At the prime age of 21, she’s making money moves, as Cardi B would say. Also, she has the best eyebrows ever. 

Zendaya is a fantastic example of a young woman chasing her dreams and taking big career risks. Let her inspire you to do the same this year!