Pioneers

BILLIE EILISH • SUNISA LEE

FRANS TIMMERMANS • AURORA JAMES

ADI UTARINI • FATIH BIROL

ESTHER ZE NAW BAMVO AND EI THINZAR MAUNG

OLIMPIA CORAL MELO CRUZ

DOROTTYA REDAI • ROGER COX • BEN CRUMP

INDYRA MENDOZA AND CLAUDIA SPELLMANT

PHYLLIS OMIDO

BÉNÉDICTE SAVOY AND FELWINE SARR

ADAR POONAWALLA

BILLIE EILISH

POWERFUL VOICE

BY MEGAN THEE STALLION

BILLIE EILISH is a unique soul, with a voice, style and attitude all unapologetically her own. I first met Billie at the Grammys this year. She had already achieved worldwide stardom, which might make some people have airs about them, but not Billie. She was so real and laid-back, even though her personality isso big. She is a rare spirit who speaks from her heart with no pretenses. I knew I had found a kindred spirit that night. One who is strong, but still learning and still growing. A woman who stands up for herself and advocates for women everywhere.

SHE IS A RARE SPIRIT WHO SPEAKS FROM HER HEART WITH NO PRETENSES …ONE WHO IS STRONG, BUT STILL LEARNING AND GROWING

Megan Thee Stallion is a Grammy-winning musical artist

PHOTOGRAPH BY DOUG MILLS

SUNISA LEE

Achieving excellence

BY NASTIA LIUKIN

Under the bright lights of sports’ biggest arena, Sunisa Lee’s Olympic performance not only cements her legacy but also symbolizes strength and fuels inspiration around the world.

Facing unprecedented headwinds during a pandemic, as well as personal adversity and the weight of a nation’s expectations, Suni was placed in a unique position to display the unstoppable force that she is: fiery but kind, dedicated but abundant with youthful joy, and fiercely talented. While her gold-medal win in this year’s all-around competition accomplishes a lifelong ambition, her journey as an individual outside of gymnastics is just beginning.

As the first Hmong American Olympian, Suni has an impact that extends far beyond any border or sport—it signifies is possible.