The divine feminine: a woman who embodies the strength and grace needed to counter patriarchal structures that only praise men as leaders. The Queen of Pentacles tarot card represents a divine feminine who balances her generous heart with self-made financial prosperity. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we may take a moment to recognize some underappreciated Queens of Pentacles—female trailblazers in the historically male-dominated entrepreneurship field. 

Priya Abani: 

Faced with the dilemma of staying home with her family in India or pursuing higher-level education in the U.S., this divine feminine went after the latter route to progress as CEO of AliveCor. The groundbreaking medical company applies artificial intelligence to medical devices such as electrocardiograms. Abani leads the revolutionary change in medical care with special room in her heart for her father, whose passing inspired her pursuit. She also values relationships with her elders for cultivating an ambition that allows her to mentor the team. AliveCor paves the way for medical technology, just as Abani continues to pave the way for female entrepreneurs.

Angelica Ross:

Simultaneously acting in Hollywood and leading as CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, this divine feminine blazes a trail for transgender representation across the board. While making appearances in shows such as “American Horror Story,” “Her Story” and “Pose,” Ross also worked behind the scenes to produce her own Emmy-nominated series, “King Ester.” Succeeding in the film industry, Ross was able to use her platform to launch TransTech. The firm opts to lift transgender individuals out of unemployment by training them in the technology industry and social media marketing. With a passion that began by teaching herself computer-programming skills, Ross guides others to find their passion.

Geisha Williams:

Stepping forward as the first Latina woman to be CEO of a Fortune 500 company—a business that ranks among the annual list of the top 500 most successful U.S. corporations—this divine feminine makes history for two underrepresented groups. After William’s father was held prisoner in Cuba for his political beliefs, the two eventually left the past behind to pursue a new life in the U.S. Although she couldn’t yet speak English upon arrival, Williams’ determination led her to graduate college with a degree in engineering. And after many years of hard work, she lead PG&E Corporation for two years, servicing natural gas and electricity to the entirety of California.