PHOTOGRAPHS: RICHARD PHIBBS, COURTESY OF JESSICA ALBA, MOZHDAH JAMALZADAH AND TABITHA SIMMONSCONTR IBUTORS
JORJA
SMITHMOZHDAH
JAMALZADAH
Aged five, Afghan-born
Jamalzadah fled civil war with
her family and found refuge in
Canada. After studying
broadcast journalism, she began
songwriting, and was invited to
perform one of her early pieces,
‘Afghan Girl’, for the Obamas
in the White House. In 2010,
she set up the pioneering
television programme The
Mozhdah Show, hosted in Kabul,
which tackled issues including
violence against women and
mental health. She tells Erica
Wa g ner her ex t r aord i na r y
story in ‘Talking points’.
Your woman of the year ‘The
Canadian film-maker Brishkay
Ahmed. She is my best friend,
my mentor and my inspiration.’
Your ultimate female role
model ‘My mother, Nasrin.
She is my rock, and makes
the impossible possible.’
What sisterhood means to
you ‘Women standing united
and helping one another to
reach their fullest potential.’
Who or what makes you feel
empowered? ‘Knowing who
I am and what I want, and not
letting society dictate that
for me.’The singer and songwriter has
performed at Glastonbury and
was nominated for a Grammy
and a Mercury Prize for last
year’s debut album, Lost &
Found. Aged just 22, she has
already collaborated with
musicians including Drake,
Kendrick Lamar and Stormzy,
and was named the British
Fema le Solo A r tist at t he Br it
Awards in February.
Your woman of the year
‘Rihanna.’
Your ultimate female role
model ‘Serena Williams.’
What sisterhood means to
you ‘Suppor ting, lov ing a nd
listening to one another rather
t ha n being env ious. We ca n
only be stronger i f we a ll
rise together.’
Who or what makes you feel
empowered? ‘Keeping fit – it
gives me a lot of good energy.’JESSICA
ALBAAlba started her acting career
aged 13, and by 19 had received
a Golden Globe nomination for
her leading role in Dark Angel.
In 2012, she co-founded the
Honest Company, specialising
in ethical household goods, and
expanded the business into
beauty in 2015. For this month’s
Bazaar At Work interview, she
talks to Lydia Slater about
juggling motherhood with
managing a business empire.
Your woman of the year
‘The Duchess of Sussex,
because she has gracefully
stepped into her role, shining
a light on incredibly important
causes that affect the health
and wellness of mothers and
children across the globe.’
Your ultimate female role
model ‘I gravitate towards
women who operate with
integrity and challenge
the status quo – those who
don’t just “talk the talk” but
more importantly “walk
the walk”, dedicating
themselves to making
a positive impact.’
What sisterhood means to
you ‘It’s crucial that we work
tirelessly to create opportunities
for one another; that for every
door I push open, I make room
for 10 ot hers to join me.’
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The accessories designer
Tabitha Simmons started her
career as a model and then
became a fashion editor, before
founding her eponymous shoe
collection in 2010. In this
edition, she is celebrated by
Sophie Dahl, her friend for
more than two decades.
Your ultimate female role
model ‘Tory Burch. She is an
extraordinary entrepreneur
and an inspiring leader, and
has been such a phenomenal
mentor to me over the years.’
What sisterhood means to
you ‘Loyalty and supporting
each other through the highs
and lows.’
Who or what makes you feel
empowered? ‘Overcoming
obstacles – every challenge I’ve
faced has made me stronger.’TABITHA
SIMMONS
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