Lady — Funky

💡 : Whether it was mastering the "funk" of a hip-hop beat or navigating the "funky" politics of 1960s aerospace, these women proved that persistence is just as important as talent. If you’re interested in more, let me know:

: At age 82, she finally reached space in 2021 as a guest on Blue Origin's first crewed flight, becoming the oldest woman to ever do so. MC Sha-Rock : The First Lady of Funk and Hip-Hop Funky Lady

Sometimes being "funky" means having a hidden, brilliant creative vision. For decades, the famous stained-glass lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany were credited solely to him. In reality, a "Funky Lady" named Clara Driscoll was the mastermind behind the iconic "Dragonfly" and "Wisteria" designs. 💡 : Whether it was mastering the "funk"

Wally Funk is perhaps the most literal "Funky Lady" in modern history. A professional aviator and flight instructor, she was the youngest member of the Mercury 13 —a group of women who underwent the same rigorous physical and mental testing as NASA's first male astronauts in the 1960s. For decades, the famous stained-glass lamps of Louis

: Her role was only fully uncovered in 2005 when a set of her personal letters was discovered, detailing her leadership and creative process.

: In one sensory deprivation test, she stayed in a tank for 10 hours and 35 minutes without hallucinating—a record that outperformed many male colleagues.