There are women in the world, worthy of recognition. They are not as well known as celebrities or Olympic athletes or Malala-level activists. However, they are women who are just as powerful and deserve to be known by as many people around the world as possible; to me, they are hidden gems. They are true women– true to themselves and true to the people around them.

To give these women a small ounce of the recognition they deserve, I decided to interview them.