Inside the
Careers of Women shaping
Business, Culture, and Leadership.
Adena Friedman
Chief Executive Officer
Nasdaq
Women to Watch is an inside look at the careers and journeys of women shaping industries today.
Women to Watch is an inside look at the careers and journeys of women shaping industries today. It offers a closer view of how they got where they are, the paths they have taken, and the work they are focused on now.
The series highlights women across roles and industries, looking at growth over time rather than single moments of success. It is less about milestones and more about trajectory — how careers evolve, how opportunities take shape, and how leadership develops in practice.
An Editorial Series by
Influential Women
Women to Watch is an annual editorial series by Influential Women highlighting professional women whose leadership, innovation, and influence are shaping industries in real time. Each year, we introduce a new class of women across healthcare, technology, finance, law, entrepreneurship, real estate, media, and beyond, sharing the work that is actively moving their fields forward.
Women to Watch is not about titles alone. It is about documenting momentum. It is about visibility for professionals who are building, leading, and redefining what impact looks like today.
Our Editorial Approach
Every Women to Watch profile is developed through a structured editorial process that explores professional achievements, leadership philosophy, and industry contribution. These features go beyond a headline or title, offering readers a closer look at the work, perspective, and career path behind each honoree.
Our goal is to create meaningful visibility for women whose work deserves to be seen, shared, and remembered.
The Women to Watch Series
Women to Watch is published annually, with each year forming a dedicated archive of featured professionals. Every edition introduces a new group of leaders across multiple industries, creating a growing collection of editorial profiles that reflect the evolving landscape of women in business, leadership, and innovation.
Each honoree receives a dedicated feature within the Women to Watch series, and every profile becomes part of the annual archive, building continuity, credibility, and a lasting record of impact.
Influential Women is a media platform committed to sharing interviews, features, and editorial series highlighting professional women across industries. Through ongoing initiatives such as Women to Watch, we document and elevate the work of women shaping business, culture, leadership, and innovation.
