Edith Lauterbach
FLIGHT ATTENDANT (1921 - 2013)
When Edith Lauterbach started working as a
flight attendant in 1944, women were called
"sky girls," and could be fired for marrying,
gaining weight or turning 32. They
had inspections to verify they were wearing
girdles, and their nail polish and lipstick were
company-approved. Additionally, they were only
paid for the actual time they spent in the air.
Lauterbach worked for four decades in the
industry, leading a fight to improve pay and
working conditions and to gain respect for her
profession. Lauterbach also made
important contributions to airline safety. In
1945, with the support of colleagues, she
established the Air Line Stewardesses
Association (ALSA). The ALSA changed
sexist work rules and unequal pay, which has
nearly doubled in real terms over the past 65
years.
Sarah Haywood
WEDDING PLANNER (Unknown)
Sarah Haywood has been described as "the
ultimate insider" by The Sunday Times,
"Britain's most sought-after wedding planner
and an authority on multimillion-dollar
weddings" by TIME magazine, and "one of the
most highly-rated wedding planners in the
world" by Paris Match. Haywood was the 'goto'
wedding expert during the build-up to the
royal wedding of Prince William to
Kate Middleton. She was CNN's wedding
expert for their live global broadcast on Royal
Wedding day. From her HQ in London,
Haywood and her team, work with Royal
Warrant holders, Michelin star chefs
and exclusive hotels and venues. Their worldclass
weddings and parties are immersive,
magical experiences, with outstanding
creative design.
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