We continue to be inspired by women who are out there changing how things are being done. Tegan and Sara are using their platform and resources to educate others on healthcare in the LGBTQ+ community. And Marci Proietto is heading some of the biggest animated series in history. As we close out Women’s History Month, we wanted to show appreciation for some more women who are encouraging us to be the best versions of ourselves. The Tegan and Sara Foundation and the COVID-19 Vaccine The Tegan and Sara Foundation is joining forces with Entree Health and Survey Monkey to better… Read more »
It is absolutely not a question that this year has been a challenge for everyone. Some people have had to take on the extra high pressure of being an essential worker while the world has shut down. These women have shown strength, endurance, and compassion that kept us running during the pandemic. As we passed the one year mark of COVID-19, they shared how their past twelve months have looked. Madison S. – ICU RN Nurses were deemed heroes at the top of COVID-19 hitting the United States. They received praise, only for their hospitals to be under-resourced and hit… Read more »
Women are smart, talented, compassionate, and hard working (amongst other things). The trail-blazers on this list have used their passions and work ethic to create empires that can inspire anyone. They are living proof that determination pays off. These women have built their legacy from the ground up and don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Sophia Amoruso Here’s the thing about Sophia Amoruso. She’s had to build an empire twice. She first started her vintage clothing business called Nasty Gal on eBay at 22. It quickly gained popularity and at one point was worth $200 million. However, the business… Read more »
For decades some of the most talented drummers in the music industry have been the women. These drummers were born with the beat, taking their talents and their empowerment and spreading them across the industry. They’ve changed the way things are done with big banging beats and the indomitable spirits that go along with them. Jess Bowen We could only start this list off with our favorite drummer: Jess Bowen. She absolutely kills it in every project. Jess most famously played for The Summer Set and NEKOKAT and joined 3OH!3 for the entirety of the last Warped Tour. Now she’s… Read more »
Politics have been around for forever. However, it has always seemed to be a boys game. These women have worked hard to change that and leave their mark on the world. Kamala Harris – Vice President First things first, Kamala Harris made history this past January as the first Black and South Asian woman to become Vice President. Harris started her career as a prosecutor in San Francisco and went on to become the District Attorney, Attorney General, and a U.S. Senator. After her and President Biden won the election she said, “While I may be the first woman in… Read more »
oday we’ve got Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons donating a house, some standouts at the Golden Globes, Nicolas Sarkozy, Rock N Roll Benefit, and Women’s History Month.
Happy Women’s History Month! Geek Girl Riot is celebrating by shouting out our favorite femmes…and calling out what needs to change.
[Bottom Left Clockwise: Photo by Katherine Kwan, Photo via RogerEbert.com, Photo via Elektra Music Group, Photo via Marvel/Disney] Today we have Scott Helman’s new video for “Good Problems (REMIX)”, Women’s Writers Week at RogerEbert.com, KORN’s global streaming event, and a sneak peek at The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Scott Helman Reveals Video for “Good Problems” (REMIX) Who doesn’t love love? Scott Helman’s new video for “Good Problems” (REMIX) will make your heart melt. It’s filled with all those sweet moments one shares with a loved one—blanket forts, nail painting, and laughs. To create an authentic heartfelt vibe, Helman called… Read more »
Today we’ve got Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, some new additions to Slam Dunk Music Festival and the women Beyoncé’ is shouting out for International Women’s Day.
Women’s History Month is upon us and that means one thing on Geek Girl Riot: A femme fueled celebration. This week the team is discussing the women who make the pop culture world go ’round.
