Samantha Aschieris

1 day ago | iwf.org | Samantha Aschieris

Disclaimer: This profile includes graphic content that may be considered disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Independent Women Features (IW Features), the grassroots storytelling and original journalism arm ofIndependent Women, is sharing the story of Melissa Loman as a part of its exclusive docu-series, Cruel & Unusual Punishment: The Male Takeover of Female Prisons.

1 day ago | iwf.org | Samantha Aschieris

PALM BEACH, FL – Today, Independent Women announced the recipients for its 2025 Annual Awards Dinner, which was held on Thursday, April 17, in Palm Beach, Florida. Independent Women presented Payton McNabb with the Resilience Award, Cynthia Fisher with the Diana Davis Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award, and FBI Director Kash Patel with the Gentleman of Distinction Award.

5 days ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Samantha Aschieris

Changing hearts and minds and making a difference in the world rarely comes from hearing dry data and expertise. Rather, people are moved by simple, lived truth told by the everyday American. That’s why, at Independent Women, we believe impact begins with stories. It’s our mission statement, in fact: “Tell her story, change the world.” Take, for example, the story of Payton McNabb, a former three-sport high school athlete from Murphy, North Carolina.

1 week ago | iwf.org | Samantha Aschieris

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Independent Women Features (IW Features), the grassroots storytelling and original journalism arm of Independent Women, is releasing the second feature article in its “Champion Women” profile series celebrating female entrepreneur Cynthia Fisher.

1 week ago | iwfeatures.com | Samantha Aschieris

As a pioneer in the healthcare industry, Cynthia Fisher has dedicated her career to bettering the lives of people throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world by revolutionizing healthcare, encouraging transparency, and expanding access. Fisher began her career at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) working with clients from hospitals, insurance companies, and the defense industry.