Coinciding with International Women's Day 2024, The Independent has compiled a list of the influential women of the moment, inviting some to be photographed for an exhibit displayed at London's Outernet. As their photos were taken, Carol Vorderman, Kate Garraway MBE, Maggie Alphonsi MBE, Amy Dowden and others spoke to us to about the women in their lives that inspire them, what they would tell their younger self and what they think needs to change for greater gender equality. You can see the full 2024 Influential List, headed up by Esther Ghey, on The Independent now. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB