Trailblazers Under 50: Modern Icons
Influential young adults
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Influential young adults
Who won Best Actor at the Oscars last night?
What do you already know about English speaking famous young people today?
When we talk about young professionals, what age range comes to mind?
Famous People in Entertainment
Many young actors, musicians, and filmmakers have shaped global culture. Figures like Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet are setting new trends and inspiring millions worldwide.
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Who is Leonardo De Caprio?
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Young Innovators in Technology
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (/ˈzʌkərbɜːrɡ/; born May 14, 1984) 42 years-old, is an American businessman and programmer who co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms. He serves as its chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and controlling shareholder.
Young Innovators in Technology
Technology has seen powerful young leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Whitney Wolfe Herd, whose inventions and platforms have changed how people interact online.
Whitney Wolfe Herd (born July 1, 1989)[1] 36 years-old, is an American entrepreneur most notable as the founder, executive chair, and CEO of Bumble.[2] She is a co-founder of Tinder and was previously its Vice President of Marketing.[3][4]
Wolfe Herd owns approximately 23 million shares of Bumble Inc.[5]
Sports Stars Reinventing the Game
Athletes such as Simone Biles and Kylian Mbappé have broken records and become role models, both in their sports and in society.
Leaders in Social Change
Malala Yousafzai
A climate activist who inspires global youth to speak out for environmental issues.
A Nobel Prize winner who advocates for girls’ education and human rights.
Greta Thunberg
Entrepreneurs Changing Business
Young business leaders like Melanie Perkins, co-founder of Canva, are developing innovative products and reshaping industries.
Reflection
Which of these people did you already know? Who surprised you? Think about how young leaders can create change in the world.
Reflection
In your opinion when does 'middle age' begin?
Find a photo of an English speaking influencer and describe them to the class?
Find a photo of a young influencer from you country, and describe them to me?
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