A Legacy in Motion
The Ongoing Chronicle of Women Who Lead
Every edition of Amazons Watch Magazine continues a powerful story — the story of women shaping nations, transforming industries, and redefining leadership across continents.
From the corridors of power to grassroots communities, Amazons Watch captures authentic, first-hand narratives from women who are not just leading but reimagining what leadership means in the 21st century.
Each issue is a global stage — featuring voices that inspire, policies that shift societies, and actions that ignite movements.
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Voices Without Filters
Real Women. Real Power
What makes Amazons Watch Magazine distinct isn’t just who we feature — it’s how their stories are told.
These are not second-hand interpretations. These are personal journeys, shared in their own words — filled with triumphs, lessons, and purpose.
From Heads of State and CEOs to community builders and innovators, every story is a window into the lived experience of women who are moving history forward.
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First Ladies Who Lead
Legends in Leadership
Filomena Mendes Gonçalves
Cape Verde’s Guardian of Health and Compassion
The room was quiet, but there was an unmistakable energy in the air as Filomena Mendes Gonçalves sat across from Dr. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Executive Director and Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine. Cape Verde’s Minister of Health, Filomena, is a picture of grace and determination. Throughout their conversation, the layers of Filomena’s inspiring journey unfold, revealing the complexities of a woman whose life has been shaped by profound personal loss, steadfast ambition, and an unshakable commitment to her country
Mansa Nettey
A Radiant Force Transforming Banking and Empowering Women
In the vibrant heart of Accra, where the hustle and bustle of life meets the whispers of dreams, Mansa Nettey’s journey began. As a young girl, she often wondered and got mesmerised by the entrepreneurial spirit of the women around her. Each encounter fueled her imagination and sparked a desire to create meaningful change. “I always dreamed of a world where women held equal power in every sphere,” she reflects, her smile radiant with determination. It was this passion that propelled her toward a future she would soon help shape.
Olive Birungi
Breaking Barriers with Technology
As the lights dimmed over the vast hall of the Global Power Women Conference in 2024, a powerful presence filled the stage. Olive Birungi Lumonya, the Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, sat among influential women panelists, each a trailblazer in diverse sectors such as finance, technology, and social advocacy. This panel discussion was more than just another conversation; it was a heartfelt declaration of the future, igniting hope and inspiration.
Seated confidently among her peers, Lumonya was ready to deliver a message that would resonate deeply— how technology and aviation, two inseparable twins, are transforming not only industries but also the lives of women across the globe
Unstoppable
Dominique Outtara ; First Lady of Cote D' Voire
A Legacy of Transformation
Dominique Ouattara’s impact is rooted in her deep commitment to social justice. A successful businesswoman before becoming First Lady, she chose to leave her corporate life behind to champion causes affecting the most vulnerable. Her initiatives span critical areas including the fight against child labor, healthcare reform, women’s economic empowerment, and education.
Through her leadership of the National Oversight Committee, she has spearheaded national efforts to combat child trafficking and exploitation. Her establishment of shelters and implementation of action plans have provided safety and hope to thousands of children.
Dominique Ouattara’s legacy is more than her title; it is a movement built on compassion, vision, and action. Her efforts have earned her global acclaim, yet she remains grounded in her mission—to uplift the lives of those too often forgotten. As Côte d’Ivoire strides toward a brighter, more inclusive future, her leadership continues to light the path forward.
Mutinta Hichilema First Lady of Zambia
A Beacon of Hope
Before stepping into the national spotlight in 2021 alongside her husband, President Hakainde Hichilema, Mutinta had already been quietly championing education for underprivileged children. But with the weight of her new role came the opportunity to expand her mission—and she embraced it with purpose and grace.
Her fight against child marriage became a defining call to action. In 2023, she led a bold national campaign, uniting traditional leaders and communities to break the chains of outdated customs. By keeping girls in school and empowering them through knowledge and opportunity, she offered an alternative future—one of dignity and ambition.
In the realm of health, Mutinta stood at the forefront of Zambia’s battle against HIV/AIDS. Her work with UNAIDS focused on ending mother-to-child transmission and reducing youth infections. Through national awareness, medical outreach, and destigmatization efforts, she brought both care and courage to families affected by the epidemic.
Believing education to be the true equalizer, she founded the Mutinta Hichilema Autism and Special Needs Centre in Kabwe—an unprecedented initiative offering hope to children too often left behind. Through partnerships like the one with Merck Foundation, over 40 young women received scholarships that transformed potential into tangible success.
But her work didn’t stop there. Mutinta focused on economic empowerment for women, launching skill-building programs and advocating for female representation in leadership. She encouraged women to see themselves as changemakers—equipped, empowered, and ready to lead.
As Zambia’s First Lady, Mutinta Hichilema is not just a figure of influence—she is a force of transformation. Her journey affirms that the most lasting change comes not from authority, but from a heart committed to lifting others. In every girl who stays in school, every woman who gains independence, and every child who finds a safe space to grow, her legacy lives on—proof that compassion, indeed, changes the world.
H.E. Mrs Fatoumatta Bah Barrow: First Lady of the Republic of Gambia
A Journey of Compassion
Before she became the First Lady in 2017, Fatoumatta had carved a path in the world of business, cultivating skills that would one day fuel a far greater mission. When the time came, she chose not just to wear the title, but to use it—to serve, uplift, and transform lives across The Gambia.
With visionary clarity, she founded the Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation (FaBB), a platform built on a simple yet profound mission: to address the roots of poverty and inequality by empowering women, children, and vulnerable communities. From its earliest days, FaBB ignited hope where it had once flickered faintly.
One of her first and most impactful interventions was in water access. Over 63 boreholes were installed across the country, dramatically improving daily life. Women and children, no longer burdened by hours of walking for water, reclaimed time for education, work, and personal growth.
Fatoumatta Bah Barrow’s legacy is not a monument built of speeches and ceremonies—it is etched in the lives she has touched. From clean water to classrooms, from clinics to small businesses, her story is one of service rooted in compassion and action.
Her journey is still unfolding, but her message is already clear: real change begins with empathy, endures through resilience, and succeeds through unity. In every borehole drilled, every girl educated, every mother healed, and every woman empowered, Fatoumatta’s vision of a just and dignified future becomes ever more real.
She is, in every sense, The Woman at the Well—a source of hope, resilience, and life for her nation and beyond.
Ann Marie Davis: Spouse of the Prime Minister -The Bahamas
The Heartbeat of Change
Though trained as a Chartered Accountant in London, Ann Marie Davis felt called far beyond the world of ledgers and spreadsheets. Guided by a fierce sense of justice and deep empathy, she left finance behind to become one of The Bahamas’ most steadfast human rights advocates. Her career pivot was not just bold—it was transformative, igniting a movement rooted in gender equality, social justice, and economic empowerment.
Since 2010, Davis has been a formidable force in reshaping societal narratives. Through key partnerships with organizations like Zonta, The Crisis Centre, and STRAW Inc., she addressed the nation’s most pressing challenges—teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, mental health, and poverty. Her activism resonated far beyond the islands, aligning closely with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and influencing global discourse on climate, health disparities, and women’s rights.
Among her most visionary contributions is a campaign to plant breadfruit trees across The Bahamas, a sustainable solution addressing food security, nutrition, and environmental preservation. It is initiatives like these that demonstrate Davis’s unique ability to merge compassion with innovation—impacting not only today’s challenges but tomorrow’s well-being.
Every speech she delivers, every community she visits, and every policy she influences reflects her deep-seated belief: real change begins with compassion, grows through courage, and endures through collective action.
Ann Marie Davis is not just a leader—she is a warrior for justice, a mentor to the next generation, and the steady heartbeat of change. Her legacy is a living one, written into the lives she has uplifted, the communities she has empowered, and the future she continues to shape—one act of courage, one policy, and one young girl at a time.
Ann Marie Davis: Spouse of the Prime Minister -The Bahamas
The Heartbeat of Change
Though trained as a Chartered Accountant in London, Ann Marie Davis felt called far beyond the world of ledgers and spreadsheets. Guided by a fierce sense of justice and deep empathy, she left finance behind to become one of The Bahamas’ most steadfast human rights advocates. Her career pivot was not just bold—it was transformative, igniting a movement rooted in gender equality, social justice, and economic empowerment.
Since 2010, Davis has been a formidable force in reshaping societal narratives. Through key partnerships with organizations like Zonta, The Crisis Centre, and STRAW Inc., she addressed the nation’s most pressing challenges—teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, mental health, and poverty. Her activism resonated far beyond the islands, aligning closely with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and influencing global discourse on climate, health disparities, and women’s rights.
Among her most visionary contributions is a campaign to plant breadfruit trees across The Bahamas, a sustainable solution addressing food security, nutrition, and environmental preservation. It is initiatives like these that demonstrate Davis’s unique ability to merge compassion with innovation—impacting not only today’s challenges but tomorrow’s well-being.
Every speech she delivers, every community she visits, and every policy she influences reflects her deep-seated belief: real change begins with compassion, grows through courage, and endures through collective action.
Ann Marie Davis is not just a leader—she is a warrior for justice, a mentor to the next generation, and the steady heartbeat of change. Her legacy is a living one, written into the lives she has uplifted, the communities she has empowered, and the future she continues to shape—one act of courage, one policy, and one young girl at a time.
Ann Marie Davis: Spouse of the Prime Minister -The Bahamas
The Heartbeat of Change
Though trained as a Chartered Accountant in London, Ann Marie Davis felt called far beyond the world of ledgers and spreadsheets. Guided by a fierce sense of justice and deep empathy, she left finance behind to become one of The Bahamas’ most steadfast human rights advocates. Her career pivot was not just bold—it was transformative, igniting a movement rooted in gender equality, social justice, and economic empowerment.
Since 2010, Davis has been a formidable force in reshaping societal narratives. Through key partnerships with organizations like Zonta, The Crisis Centre, and STRAW Inc., she addressed the nation’s most pressing challenges—teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, mental health, and poverty. Her activism resonated far beyond the islands, aligning closely with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and influencing global discourse on climate, health disparities, and women’s rights.
Among her most visionary contributions is a campaign to plant breadfruit trees across The Bahamas, a sustainable solution addressing food security, nutrition, and environmental preservation. It is initiatives like these that demonstrate Davis’s unique ability to merge compassion with innovation—impacting not only today’s challenges but tomorrow’s well-being.
Every speech she delivers, every community she visits, and every policy she influences reflects her deep-seated belief: real change begins with compassion, grows through courage, and endures through collective action.
Ann Marie Davis is not just a leader—she is a warrior for justice, a mentor to the next generation, and the steady heartbeat of change. Her legacy is a living one, written into the lives she has uplifted, the communities she has empowered, and the future she continues to shape—one act of courage, one policy, and one young girl at a time.
The Power Shift
H.H.E. Zita Oligui Nguema: First Lady of Gabon
.Championing Women, Children, and Economic Resilience in Gabon
“They said she married into history. She chose to rewrite it.”
In this inspiring feature, Amazons Watch Magazine spotlights H.E. Zita Oligui Nguema—the First Lady of Gabon whose leadership is as strategic as it is compassionate. With her Ma Bannière Foundation, she is transforming literacy into legacy, turning women’s empowerment and child protection into cornerstones of national prosperity.
From literacy circles in Libreville to international forums in New York, Zita is shaping a new vision of leadership—one that invests in people as the foundation of progress. Her initiatives in education, health, and youth reintegration prove that resilience is built not through policy alone, but through the empowerment of every woman and child.
By partnering with global organizations like the Merck Foundation, OAFLAD, and ICESCO, she’s building bridges that extend Gabon’s influence and strengthen its future. Each scholarship, each skill program, and each reintegration project is a step toward the inclusive economy she envisions—where opportunity is not a privilege but a right.
Zita Oligui Nguema is not just redefining what it means to be a First Lady; she is reimagining leadership itself—anchored in empathy, driven by equity, and focused on lasting change.
H.E. Mrs. Ann Marie Davis Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas
The Power to Empower
“Even if we reach them one by one, we would have achieved much.” This belief defines H.E. Mrs. Ann Marie Davis’s leadership as the Spouse of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas. From breadfruit farming for food security to women’s entrepreneurship and youth mentorship, her mission is simple — empower one life at a time.
Far beyond ceremonial duty, Mrs. Davis blends compassion with economic vision, turning her office into a platform for structural change. A Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), she has merged financial expertise with advocacy, driving initiatives like the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and programs promoting food security, mentorship, and women’s economic resilience.
Her work in public health — championing cervical cancer awareness and menstrual equity — reframes wellness as a driver of national progress. Globally, her influence spans from the UN and COP28 to her enstoolment in Ghana as Nana Asafohene John Kwaw II, bridging Africa and the Caribbean.
Guided by her mantra, “Our Voice, Our Power,” Mrs. Davis embodies transformative leadership rooted in empathy, justice, and vision.
H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of OAFLAD
Grace, Grit, and Global Impact
At just ten years old, Fatima Jabbie was told her fate — an arranged marriage. But she said no. That defiance became her life’s mission: ensuring no girl is ever silenced again. Today, she is H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of OAFLAD, leading a movement for justice, dignity, and empowerment across Africa.
From Nollywood star to global changemaker, her transformation is as fearless as her advocacy. Through her landmark Hands Off Our Girls campaign, she ignited national action against child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and sexual violence — inspiring Sierra Leone’s declaration of a National Emergency on Rape and legal reforms that protect women and girls.
Under her leadership, Sierra Leone’s 34 Military Hospital expanded from 70 to 600 beds, offering specialized care for survivors of abuse. As OAFLAD President and a UN Advisory Board member on Zero Waste, she continues linking gender equality to sustainability and global development.
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio’s journey proves that courage can change destinies — and compassion can transform nations. “Our girls deserve more than survival,” she insists. “They deserve to thrive.”
Her Excellency, Dr. Lucrecia Peinado First Lady of Guatemala
A Life of Healing, Leadership, and Service
On a humid morning in the Guatemalan highlands, Dr. Lucrecia Peinado saved a mother and child — and with them, a family’s hope. That moment defines her purpose: to heal not just bodies, but restore dignity and humanity.
Now First Lady of Guatemala, Dr. Peinado extends her mission beyond clinics to the national stage. A physician, anesthesiologist, and global health expert with experience at UNDP, PAHO, and WHO, she brings compassion, precision, and global vision to leadership.
Grounded in faith and resilience, Dr. Peinado leads with empathy and integrity. Whether meeting world leaders or comforting families in remote villages, she embodies grace and grit — proof that leadership can heal nations.
H.E Lavinia Valbonesi First Lady of Ecuador
A First Lady for a New Generation
During Ecuador’s 2023 presidential campaign, Lavinia Valbonesi stood beside her husband, Daniel Noboa, in her signature white outfit — a symbol of peace and quiet strength. When a woman in the crowd shared a story of abuse, Lavinia’s empathy and promise to act revealed her true calling: to be a voice for women and a listener for her generation.
Born in 1998 and raised in the Galápagos Islands, Lavinia’s journey from wellness influencer to First Lady mirrors her belief in balance, compassion, and purpose. A certified nutrition coach and entrepreneur, she built a strong online following, using her digital influence to promote health, empowerment, and social good.
As Ecuador’s youngest First Lady, she redefined the role with tangible impact. Through Project Ana, she combats gender-based violence, supports mothers and children through shelters and healthcare programs, and builds global partnerships with leaders like U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and the Order of Malta.
Her elegance echoes purpose — fashion as advocacy, influence as empowerment. Despite challenges, she stands as a model of accountability, courage, and generational change.
At just 27, Lavinia Valbonesi embodies a new era of leadership — one that listens, uplifts, and transforms.
H. E. Mrs. Rossana Maria Briceño The Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize
Educator, Advocate, Visionary
From her mother’s kitchen classroom in Orange Walk Town to the national stage, H.E. Rossana Briceño has built a legacy of leadership rooted in compassion and purpose. As Belize’s First Lady and Special Envoy for Families and Children, she transforms empathy into action — driving education, equity, and empowerment.
A lifelong educator, she expands opportunities through scholarships for children with disabilities, digital access, and skills programs like Fabric of Hope, helping women turn creativity into income. Her “Don’t Tax My Femininity” campaign ended taxes on sanitary products, and her health advocacy links wellness to economic growth.
As former Chair of the Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network, Rossana championed regional equity and global cooperation, proving that equity is not charity — it’s strategy.
Her journey from teacher to transformative leader shows that when women lead with compassion and vision, nations prosper.
Powerful Lessons from Each Edition
Leaders in Leadership: The Power of the Women Revolution
The inaugural edition marked a defining moment — a celebration of women leading revolutions in governance, enterprise, and social justice.
It explored how feminine vision reshapes global priorities and balances power with empathy.
📖 Lesson: Leadership is not domination — it’s transformation.
Unstoppable: The Rise of Fearless Women
This edition honored trailblazers who refused to accept limitations. From boardrooms to battlefields, it chronicled women rewriting rules, redefining resilience, and reclaiming narratives.
📖 Lesson: Fearlessness isn’t the absence of fear — it’s mastery over it.
The Power Shift: Grace, Grit, and Global Prosperity
The latest edition dives into how women are bridging governance and enterprise to multiply prosperity and dignity across nations.
It’s a call to redefine power — not as control, but as capacity; not as dominance, but as dignity.
📖 Lesson: True prosperity begins when women lead with purpose and partnership.
Featured Article in Each Edition
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
Across the world, women are rewriting the rules of leadership, proving time and again that there is nothing standing in their way. These visionary leaders are not just pushing boundaries, they are
shattering them, creating new paths where none existed before. Women today are not waiting for permission to lead; they are demanding their place at the table and building their own. From politics to business and global advocacy, they are showing the world that true leadership is not defined by gender but by vision….Click the Button below to keep reading
“What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?”
Fellow dreamers and seekers of greatness, have you ever asked yourself that question? I know I have. In this edition, Unstoppable: The Rise of the Fearless Women, we are not just asking; we are answering with a resounding “We fly!”
I remember the exact moment I chose to stop waiting for certain permission. Fear was there, whispering doubts, reminding me of all the reasons to hold back. But I stepped forward anyway. And in that instant, I discovered something life-changing; fear may never disappear, but courage makes it powerless……Click the Button below to keep reading
The Room Where It Almost Didn’t Happen”
It was 6:43 a.m. on a rain-slick Thursday in Washington, D.C., and the elevator was stuck again. Not just stuck, jammed mid-floor, humming like an angry hornet. Inside, a young mother of two clutched a leather folder in one hand and a crumpled juice box in the other. She was on her way to testify before a congressional committee, her proposal carrying the power to unlock funding for women-owned tech startups nationwide. The meeting was at 7:00 a.m. sharp……Click the Button below to keep reading
Sneak Peak Into Collective Editions
Bold Stories. Global Voices. Women Leading Change.
This powerful edition of Amazons Watch Magazine celebrates unstoppable women who are redefining leadership across Africa, the Diaspora, and the global stage. From boardrooms and parliaments to innovation hubs and social enterprises, these trailblazers are shattering limits and rewriting what’s possible.
Inside this edition, you’ll find:
💬 Exclusive interviews with high-impact female leaders sharing their journeys, challenges, and victories.
🌱 Stories of influence, resilience, and transformation in business, governance, health, energy, and more.
📰 A spotlight on women creating inclusive impact in underserved communities.
📸 Stunning photography and empowering editorials that inspire, educate, and uplift.
Whether you’re a policy maker, entrepreneur, young professional, or advocate for gender equity, this edition offers insight, inspiration, and a global sisterhood of possibility.
Movement. A Legacy. A Celebration.
Each edition launch of Amazons Watch Magazine isn’t just an event — it’s a milestone in the story of global leadership.
From New York to London, from Abuja to Geneva, every launch embodies the spirit of women redefining leadership, influence, and impact across continents.
At the Global Power Forum New York 2025, the world witnessed the unveiling of “The Power Shift Edition,” a defining celebration of transformative women leaders driving change and inclusion across Africa and the diaspora.
And now, at the Global Power Women Awards 2025 held at the prestigious Corinthia London, we continue that legacy with the unveiling of “The Rise of the Fearless Women” — an Unstoppable Edition honoring the courage, resilience, and unstoppable spirit of women shaping the future of leadership.
📸 Experience the energy, the elegance, and the empowerment — where every launch marks another step in the journey toward a more inclusive and inspired world.
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