MAKERS

Ellen DeGeneres Comedian Click to Preview Groundbreaker France Córdova FIRST FEMALE CHIEF SCIENTIST AT NASA Click to Preview Groundbreaker Marlo Thomas First Single Working Woman on Television Click to Preview Groundbreaker Shelly Lazarus Pioneering Advertising Executive Click to Preview Groundbreaker Alice Walker PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR Click to Preview Groundbreaker Diane von Furstenberg Iconic Fashion Designer Click to Preview Groundbreaker Byllye Avery WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCATE Click to Preview Groundbreaker Zainab Salbi Founder, Women for Women International Click to Preview Groundbreaker

Watch Trailer Watch Trailer

Makers is a historic video initiative Explore the stories of these trailblazing women and
inspire your own through MAKERS.com See Trailer

Meet the MAKERS

Groundbreakers The Groundbreakers were selected by the filmmakers in consultation with an expert advisory panel. They are firsts in their fields, visionary role models, and frontline activists who sparked historic change for women. See all Groundbreakers

France Córdova First Female Chief Scientist at NASA Groundbreaker

Judy Blume Best-Selling Author Groundbreaker

Byllye Avery Women's Health Advocate Groundbreaker

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen First Latina Elected to Congress Groundbreaker

Brenda Berkman First NYC Female Firefighters Groundbreaker

Barbara Walters First Woman Co-Anchor of Network Evening News Groundbreaker

Charlotte Bunch INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVIST Groundbreaker

Diane von Furstenberg Iconic Fashion Designer Groundbreaker

Kathrine Switzer First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon Groundbreaker

Maria Pepe Little League's First Girl Groundbreaker

Faye Wattleton Former President, Planned Parenthood of America Groundbreaker

Eve Ensler Playwright, "The Vagina Monologues" Groundbreaker

Sandra Day O'Connor First Female Justice at the U.S. Supreme Court Groundbreaker

Ellen DeGeneres Comedian Groundbreaker

Theresa Kane Nun Who Confronted the Pope Groundbreaker

Michelle Rhee Education Reformer Groundbreaker

Gloria Steinem Feminist Activist Groundbreaker

Faith Ringgold Artist & Activist Groundbreaker

Katie Couric Network News Pioneer Groundbreaker

Barbara Smith Groundbreaking Publisher of Women of Color Groundbreaker

Amy Richards Co-Founder, Third Wave Foundation Groundbreaker

Vivian Stringer Champion College Basketball Coach Groundbreaker

Linda Alvarado CEO, Alvarado Construction, Inc. Groundbreaker

Condoleezza Rice FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Groundbreaker

Hillary Rodham Clinton CRUSADER FOR WOMEN Groundbreaker

Phyllis Schlafly Conservative Activist Groundbreaker

Robin Morgan Writer & Feminist Activist Groundbreaker

Zainab Salbi Founder, Women for Women International Groundbreaker

Maya Lin Artist, Architect & Memorial Designer Groundbreaker

Madeleine Albright FIRST FEMALE SECRETARY OF STATE Groundbreaker

Diane Nash CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER Groundbreaker

Meg Whitman Fortune 500 CEO Groundbreaker

Dr. Susan Love Breast Cancer Pioneer Groundbreaker

Alice Walker PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR Groundbreaker

Lydia Villa-Komaroff Molecular Biologist Groundbreaker

Shelly Lazarus Pioneering Advertising Executive Groundbreaker

Sheryl Sandberg Facebook COO Groundbreaker

Carol Burnett First Woman Variety Show Host Groundbreaker

Marlo Thomas First Single Working Woman on Television Groundbreaker

Billie Jean King Tennis Champion & Activist Groundbreaker

Ursula Burns CEO, Xerox Corporation Groundbreaker

Boston Women's Health Collective BWHC OUR BODIES, OURSELVES Groundbreaker

Marissa Mayer FIRST FEMALE ENGINEER AT GOOGLE Groundbreaker

Martha Stewart Lifestyle Mogul Groundbreaker

Geraldine Ferraro Vice-Presidential Nominee Groundbreaker

Arts Writers / Actors / Journalists / Performers / Filmmakers / Chefs / Designers / Visual Artists See all Arts

Katie Couric Network News Pioneer Groundbreaker

Maureen Towey Theater Director

Eve Ensler Playwright, "The Vagina Monologues" Groundbreaker

Lauren Bucherie MUSIC ENTREPRENEUR

SuChin Pak Journalist

Miranda July ARTIST & FILMMAKER

Robin Morgan Writer & Feminist Activist Groundbreaker

Faith Ringgold Artist & Activist Groundbreaker

Mira Sorvino Activist & Actor

Judy Blume Best-Selling Author Groundbreaker

Sara Lamm Documentary Filmmaker

Tavi Gevinson Fashion Blogger & Feminist

Misty Copeland Ballet Dancer

Ellen DeGeneres Comedian Groundbreaker

Andrea Reusing Award Winning Chef

Barbara Smith Groundbreaking Publisher of Women of Color Groundbreaker

Marlo Thomas First Single Working Woman on Television Groundbreaker

Barbara Bestor Architect

Courtney E. Martin AUTHOR

Alice Walker PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR Groundbreaker

Tracy K. Smith Poet

Sara Ziff Filmmaker & Advocate

Kris Carr Cancer Survivor & Author

Maya Lin Artist, Architect & Memorial Designer Groundbreaker

Kate & Laura Mulleavy Fashion Designers

Barbara Walters First Woman Co-Anchor of Network Evening News Groundbreaker

Jennifer Siebel Newsom Filmmaker & Advocate

Diane von Furstenberg Iconic Fashion Designer Groundbreaker

Brandon Holley Fashion Editor-in-Chief

Carol Burnett First Woman Variety Show Host Groundbreaker

Gabrielle Hamilton Chef & Author

Rebecca Morris Abstract Painter

Science & Tech Scientists / Engineers / Doctors / Environmentalists / Women’s Health Advocates See all Science & Tech

France Córdova First Female Chief Scientist at NASA Groundbreaker

Heather Fleming Designer & Engineer

Renée Loux Green Expert & Chef

Louann Brizendine Neuropsychiatrist & Author

Robyn Beavers Sustainability Pioneer

Marissa Mayer FIRST FEMALE ENGINEER AT GOOGLE Groundbreaker

Dr. Susan Love Breast Cancer Pioneer Groundbreaker

Leila Janah Global Economic Advocate

Lydia Villa-Komaroff Molecular Biologist Groundbreaker

Jane Chen NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE

Katharine Wolf Social Challenge Advisor

Sports Baseball / Running / Basketball / Swimming / Race Car Driving / Tennis / Body Building / Dance See all Sports

Kathrine Switzer First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon Groundbreaker

Hope Solo Professional Athlete

Bethany Hamilton PROFESSIONAL SURFER

Misty Copeland Ballet Dancer

Billie Jean King Tennis Champion & Activist Groundbreaker

Vivian Stringer Champion College Basketball Coach Groundbreaker

Maria Pepe Little League's First Girl Groundbreaker

Business Construction / Advertising / Web / Technology / Finance / Fashion / Media See all Business

Shelly Lazarus Pioneering Advertising Executive Groundbreaker

Gina Bianchini SOCIAL SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEUR

Martha Stewart Lifestyle Mogul Groundbreaker

Kris Carr Cancer Survivor & Author

Majora Carter Community Developer

Diane von Furstenberg Iconic Fashion Designer Groundbreaker

Priya Haji Social Innovator

Katharine Wolf Social Challenge Advisor

Linda Alvarado CEO, Alvarado Construction, Inc. Groundbreaker

Sheryl Sandberg Facebook COO Groundbreaker

Ursula Burns CEO, Xerox Corporation Groundbreaker

Alexa von Tobel Personal Finance Expert

Meg Whitman Fortune 500 CEO Groundbreaker

Leila Janah Global Economic Advocate

Lauren Berger Career Resource Entrepreneur

Mae O'Malley Attorney & Entrepreneur

Organizers Not-for-Profit Leaders / Activists / Workplace Pioneers / Social Entrepreneurs / Legal Pioneers See all Organizers

Zainab Salbi Founder, Women for Women International Groundbreaker

Alexis Jones Female Empowerment Speaker

Jennifer Siebel Newsom Filmmaker & Advocate

Faith Ringgold Artist & Activist Groundbreaker

Ai-jen Poo Domestic Worker Advocate

Ellen Gustafson Food System Activist

Byllye Avery Women's Health Advocate Groundbreaker

Faye Wattleton Former President, Planned Parenthood of America Groundbreaker

Theresa Kane Nun Who Confronted the Pope Groundbreaker

Mira Sorvino Activist & Actor

Boston Women's Health Collective BWHC OUR BODIES, OURSELVES Groundbreaker

Jane Chen NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE

Charlotte Bunch INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVIST Groundbreaker

Barbara Smith Groundbreaking Publisher of Women of Color Groundbreaker

Amy Richards Co-Founder, Third Wave Foundation Groundbreaker

Shelby Knox Feminist Organizer

Nancy Lublin Social Entrepreneur

Elizabeth Gore Activist & Cause Marketer

Eve Ensler Playwright, "The Vagina Monologues" Groundbreaker

Sara Ziff Filmmaker & Advocate

Gloria Steinem Feminist Activist Groundbreaker

Diem Brown CANCER SURVIVOR & ENTREPRENEUR

Robin Morgan Writer & Feminist Activist Groundbreaker

Phyllis Schlafly Conservative Activist Groundbreaker

Nikki Henderson Local Food Activist

Brenda Berkman First NYC Female Firefighters Groundbreaker

Diane Nash CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER Groundbreaker

Politics Secretaries of State / Supreme Court Justices / Legislators / Policy Makers / Historic Candidates See all Politics

Hillary Rodham Clinton CRUSADER FOR WOMEN Groundbreaker

Geraldine Ferraro Vice-Presidential Nominee Groundbreaker

Condoleezza Rice FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Groundbreaker

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen First Latina Elected to Congress Groundbreaker

Madeleine Albright FIRST FEMALE SECRETARY OF STATE Groundbreaker

Sandra Day O'Connor First Female Justice at the U.S. Supreme Court Groundbreaker

Joan Sullivan Educator & Public Policy

Education Scholars / Professors / Education Reformers / University Presidents See all Education

Rachel Simmons Educator & Author

Rebecca Morris Abstract Painter

Michelle Rhee Education Reformer Groundbreaker

Tracy K. Smith Poet

Dena Simmons Educator

Alexa von Tobel Personal Finance Expert

Joan Sullivan Educator & Public Policy

Barbara Bestor Architect

Barbara Smith Groundbreaking Publisher of Women of Color Groundbreaker

Featured Moments

Discover what you have in common with the MAKERS community. Join the MAKERS as they delve deeper and share their never before told stories. Take a moment to discover a topic meaningful for you. See all Moments