They can be “too pretty” or “too casual”, without being interested in how others see them. An independent woman is always looking to acquire new skills, knowledge, and experience.

It ended up being a great financial decision for both ... I’ve picked up along the way to becoming a strong and independent woman – and really enjoying it. My last observation: Start small.

An emotional, humbled and “honoured” Ms Pelicot dedicated being named The Independent’s most influential woman of 2025 to sexual violence survivors who “are the true heroes”. In the ...