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Powerful women who have made significant contributions in business.

Muriel Siebert

The first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, Muriel Siebert shattered financial barriers and championed economic equality throughout her groundbreaking career.

Mary Wells Lawrence

Revolutionary advertising executive who became the first female CEO of a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Madam C.J. Walker

First female self-made millionaire in America, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who built a haircare empire.

Hetty Green

Hetty Green

1834-1916

America's richest woman and pioneering Wall Street investor known as the 'Witch of Wall Street' for her financial acumen and legendary frugality.