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Struggles to Rise – A Poem by Chaitali Sinha for International Womens Day 2022

In Peace, Publisher Channel, womensempowerment by Mary Kurek

Chaitali Sinha of India is one of our Daughter’s Global Mentees and, as such, a young member of our Frontrunners League.  One of our resident poets, we often share her offerings to bring unity and share a youth perspective on events and the status of world conditions.  She always shines a beautiful light.  Here’s her offering for International Women’s Day …

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Ambassador Ghazala Khan Talks with Frontrunners Development Founder Mary Kurek

In Diplomat, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel, The Next Generation Leaders, womensempowerment by Mary Kurek

Federation of Gender and Human Rights Ambassador, Ghazala Khan, interviewed Mary Kurek about how the Frontrunners properties (the League Partner Community and the Innovate Media Platform) came to be. As friends and business partners, the Ambassador and Mary talk conversationally about how Mary began her company and what types of projects and partnerships are happening with her business development work. …

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Frontrunners Update – Behavioral Telehealth – Search with Privacy – Film Project

In Publisher Channel, Updates by Mary Kurek

SEPTEMBER 2021 “Before his interview was even published on the site, one of our most recent community members was connected to another for a business demo involving a major economic development opportunity.  So far, green lights ahead.” What’s New: New Members: If you are not already a Frontrunners League member, you can find out how it works here. Shout out …

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Interview with Mary Kurek – Pres of Frontrunners Development on the Journey to Building The Best Business Asset

In Life Lab, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

By Samantha (Sam) Dougherty Note from Mary Kurek: Over the summer of 2021, Sam Dougherty, while interning for Wells International Foundation, *(WIF) based in Paris, France, engaged with Frontrunners Development, Inc. by joining a cohost panel to interview FIGHR Ambassador Ghazala Khan, connecting with Daughters Global Leadership mentees, and interviewing me about my own journey.  I’m sharing the Youtube interview …

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Two US Frontrunners Meet in Sudan for a Once in a Lifetime Connection Turned Mission

In Frontrunners in Faith, Frontrunners Nation, Peace, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

This is one of my new favorite stories of impact we’ve been blessed to facilitate through The Frontrunners League. Not really sure why I was drawn to the Linkedin profile of former US Congressman/UN Ambassador, Mark Siljander at first, but, I just knew I wanted to interview him for our media platform.  He agreed and I invited League member, Kenneth …

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Fill Your Mind with Namara: What’s So Good About That?

In Africa Innovators and Influencers, Fill Your Mind With Namara by Mary Kurek

Namara Lwansa is a young student from Tanzania whose speaking and writing talents have already started carving a leadership path for her in areas of Africa.  The youngest Frontrunners League member is now the first African blogger in the new section of this magazine dedicated to African Influencers and Innovators.  Fill Your Mind is Namara’s contribution in blog form, often accompanied by video interviews …

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Frontrunner Nation: Linh Le of Flextrapower Talks About New Graphene-Infused Masks

In Frontrunner Nation, News by Mary Kurek

Linh Le is a hybrid:  a scientist innovator combined with an entrepreneurial spirit.  His research evolves into health-enhancing and health-protecting products.  In 2019, we spotlighted Linh in Frontrunners Innovate for his graphene-printed sensor insole intended to help people suffering from diabetes to be able to better monitor their foot health.  At the time, Linh and the team had won an …

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Frontrunners in Faith: A Global Love Story

In Frontrunners in Faith by Mary Kurek

By:  Mary Kurek President of Frontrunners Development, Inc. (Publisher of Frontrunners Innovate and Founder, The Frontrunners League of Social Impact Innovation) On the morning of November 10th, I arose quite early. Still dark outside, I enjoyed the solitude…the quiet that allows for slow awakening and a meditative time before coffee. I had no idea how impactful this day would become. …

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Mary Kurek Speaks on Frontrunners Impact on Equality and Empowerment

In Empowerment, News by Mary Kurek

From Mary Kurek:  On International Peace Day 2020 (Sept. 21), I had the privilege of speaking on a panel for an event called “Gender Roles in Shaping Peace Together” – First Ladies Shared Forum, a UNGA75 session side event hosted by Africana Women Working Group – UN2020.  What follows below are the remarks I made as a member of the …