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Remembering "The First Lady of Wall Street," Muriel Siebert 26 Aug 2013 | 10:18 pm
Muriel Siebert certainly made her mark on American history. In 1967, after having her application rejected nine times, she succeeded in becoming the first woman to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exc...
Celebrate 200 MAKERS With Us!!! 26 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm
MAKERS is thrilled to announce that we have reached 200 MAKERS on MAKERS.com! With the launch of new MAKER WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie, we have hit a milestone along our journey to host the largest ...
Lipstick Tucked in Her Bra 26 Aug 2013 | 02:30 pm
Leslie's mother was an early role model for her when it came to femininity and strength. Although Leslie's mother worked more masculine jobs, she always wore lipstick.
A Dunk is a Dunk 26 Aug 2013 | 02:29 pm
As younger generations grow up with the WNBA, Leslie has noticed that people--even Dwyane Wade and Lebron James--have respect for anyone, male or female, who can play the sport, and especially for tho...
Cut from the Team 26 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Although Leslie was cut from two Olympic try outs, she found the positive opportunities in her moments of failure.
From High Jump to Slam Dunk 26 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Leslie remembers when her high school track practice was moved indoors and how she--and the rest of the school--first learned she could dunk.
The Lakers and Big Game James 26 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Growing up, women's basketball didn't exist on television, but Leslie was greatly inspired by the Lakers, especially James Worthy.
Motivated By Family 26 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
She was only an eighth grader, but Leslie's cousin and uncle believed in her talent and motivated her to practice and commit to the sport.
Responsible Big Sister 26 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Leslie was a "latchkey kid" often responsible for taking care of her younger sister when her mother was on the road.
Pregnant On the Court 26 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Leslie shares her experience being pregnant during one of her WNBA seasons and how she learned she could adjust as a new mom and get back on the court.
