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On International Women’s Day, we’re paying tribute to the trailblazing women who defy expectations and proudly occupy unconventional spheres. Meet Indian martial artist Meena Raghavan, and Baltimore bodybuilder Ernestine Shepherd who prove that age is just a number, as they train harder, hone their skills further and impart their wisdom to the next generation. And, as the world works towards gender equality within science and technology, chemist Dr Kate Biberdorf proves the STEM subjects are not only open to all, but can be made thrilling. Check out her dry ice, foam cascades and dramatic combustions. Then join Sandra Aguebor, the first female mechanic in Nigeria, in her workshop and scale walls with Ashina Shiraishi, who beat the odds to become a record-breaking rock climbing phenomenon before she could drive. Who are the women in your life who’ve inspired you? 0:00 Intro 0:16 A Sari and a Sword 02:23 Greasing the Wheels of Change 04:55 80 Years Strong 07:26 Blowing up Stereotypes 09:52 The Teenage Cliffhanger #InternationalWomensDay #Trailblazers #Inspiration SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajXeitgFL-rb5-gXI-aG8Q Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter for the latest: https://greatbigstory.com