As difficult as it was to keep Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama from sneaking up on this list (their influence goes without saying), it was also just as easy to find other women who inspire us in other ways. Through philanthropy to just being downright fabulous, these five women inspire us to be better. From Beyonce Knowles’ tenacious work ethic to Jada Pinkett’s boost for self-expression, it’s always a delight to see women who are encouraging and empowering (in this article, we’ll just refer to them on a first-name basis).
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