Forget the walk-in closet or marble kitchen island.

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

Let’s celebrate the everyday women who are making an extraordinary difference - behind the scenes, and on the frontlines of a global pandemic.

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

There are fit girls; and then there are extraordinary fit girls – the ones who insist on using their hard-earned physical abilities to give a leg up to the disadvantaged. To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (Mar 8), the team found three such superwomen who have dedicated their time and heart to a meaningful cause. From promoting mental health and raising funds for kidney patients to helping victims of domestic violence in Cambodia, each of these profiles will inspire you to look at life diff erently

From brushes to makeup and skincare, these inspiring Singaporean entrepreneurs are making waves in the beauty industry with their own products and signature style BY ARISSA HA

Enjoy amazing discounts and deals from these beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands, all conveniently located on Level 5, Ngee Ann City.

Enjoy amazing discounts and deals from these beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands, all conveniently located on Level 5, Ngee Ann City.

Disillusioned after years of being single, DJ Cheryl Miles reveals how she finally found the love of her life and got engaged in her 40s.

Cheryl Ou, 34, CO-FOUNDER, THE NAIL SOCIAL

To celebrate two decades of empowerment, The Weekly, in partnership with PANDORA, zooms in on 20 fierce, focused and forward-looking women who are inspiring and encouraging others to reach their full potential.

Tired of being late all the time because you have no clue what to wear? Don’t worry, Cheryl’s got you.

Part of looking cool is about putting in effort while hiding the fact that you care. Cheryl is here to show you how you can get dressed to look under-dressed.

What happens when a simple act of handwashing becomes an obsession? One mum tells EVELINE GAN how OCD turned her nine-year-old into a nervous wreck.

Once a victim of fad diets, this local actress has since turned her life around and now helps others slim down safely at her wellness and weight management centre, Cheryl W.

Three couples who’ve said “I do” to spending both their personal and professional lives together share the moments that drive them.

Their job is to make others beautiful, but what do the experts do for themselves? JOIE GOH asks makeup artists, hairstylists, GPs with an interest in aesthetics medicine, and other industry pros to share their secrets.

The secret behind this detox is a combination of wellness drinks and body treatments like scrubs and massages.

Losing weight the healthier way – without extreme diets or excessive exercising – is now possible with artiste Cheryl Wee’s new series of weight and wellness solutions.

Let’s face it, we’d be nothing without our BFF. Be inspired by this pair of besties who were at each other’s side through the good times and bad. #friendshipgoals