Smart Girl Spotlights

She's the moment.

Featured women redefining what winning looks like — across industries, ages and zip codes.

Amara Johnson
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Amara Johnson
Founder, Lumen Beauty

"Built a brand from her kitchen table — now stocked in 200 stores."

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Zuri Williams
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Zuri Williams
Stanford '28, Neuroscience

"A full ride, three patents pending, and she's only nineteen."

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Naomi Carter
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Naomi Carter
Multidisciplinary Artist

"Painting a future where every Black girl sees herself in the gallery."

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