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Alice Walton has once again claimed the crown as the world’s richest woman, according to Forbes’ 2025 World's Billionaires List. With an estimated fortune of $101 billion, the Walmart heiress has overtaken L'Oréal’s Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, who held the spot since 2021. This shift—the first in five years—marks Walton’s entry into the exclusive "$100 Billion Club,” highlighting not only her financial ascent, but her dual legacy as a philanthropist and cultural leader.<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/1711751267015_6e1701c687.jpeg" alt="1711751267015.jpeg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of the Alice L. Walton Foundation</figcaption></figure>A Retail Empire Fuels a Historic Rise As the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Alice has inherited her share of the retail giant that reshaped shoppindeg habits worldwide. Her wealth soared by $28.7 billion in the past year, driven by a 40% surge in Walmart’s stock due to its affordability amid inflationary pressures. Her estimated 11% stake now places her among just 15 centibillionaires worldwide, a milestone reached by Bettencourt Meyers in 2024. At 75, Walton trails her brothers Rob ($110 billion) and Jim ($109 billion) on the global list but stands apart by leveraging her wealth into art, education, and healthcare.From Finance to a Cultural Legacy Unlike her siblings, who maintain close ties to Walmart’s corporate operations, Alice forged her own path early in life. After graduating with an economics degree from Trinity University, she briefly worked at Walmart before pursuing a career as a stockbroker in New Orleans. In the 1980s, she returned to Bentonville, Arkansas, where she managed investments at the family’s Arvest Bank and later founding Llama, a $19.5 million lending and brokerage firm. When Llama closed in 1998, Walton pivoted to her true passion: art.Her most enduring legacy is the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Founded in 2011, the museum sits on 120 acres donated by the Walton family. Featuring works by masters like Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe, the $1.6 billion museum—funded largely through trusts honoring her late brother John and mother Helen—offers free admission to all. Under Walton’s leadership, the museum expanded its reach with The Momentary in 2020, a contemporary arts venue, and plans a major addition for 2026, cementing Alice’s vision of creating a hub for creativity and learning.<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/45_35e436123b.jpg" alt="45.jpg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of the Alice L. Walton Foundation</figcaption></figure>Philanthropy with Purpose Alice’s impact extends far beyond galleries. Over the past decade, she has donated over $5.8 billion in the last decade to various charitable foundations, including the Walton Family Foundation and her own Art Bridges Foundation. These organizations support initiatives ranging from education reform and environmental conservation to expanding access to American art across rural and underserved communities.Her boldest move yet is the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, slated to open in July 2025 in Bentonville. Backed by a $249 million gift, it aims to blend arts, humanities, and whole-health principles, training doctors to treat patients holistically—a concept born from her own artistic journey.Her commitment to wellness extends further through the Heartland Whole Health Institute, which advocates for innovative healthcare solutions rooted in patient-centered care. Both institutions will soon occupy state-of-the-art facilities connected via trails to Crystal Bridges in a tangible connection of art, nature, and well-being.<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/about_card_40fb316da0.png" alt="about-card.png"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of the Alice L. Walton Foundation</figcaption></figure>A Lasting Mark Alice’s visionary efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art Medal and a spot on TIME’s 2012 most influential list. But her real legacy lies in her unwavering dedication to improving lives: fostering education, boosting Northwest Arkansas’ economy, and championing diversity in the arts. As the world celebrates her return to the top, Alice Walton proves wealth is just a tool—what matters is how it’s wielded.

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Walmart Heiress Alice Walton Reclaims Title as World's Richest Woman

Despite its modernity and development, Hong Kong continues to grapple with deep-rooted taboos and systemic inequalities. Issues such as sexual health, reproductive rights, and gender equality are often shrouded in shame and silence, leaving many marginalized groups without the necessary resources or support to navigate their challenges. The lack of comprehensive education, societal stigma, and limited access to essential services perpetuates cycles of vulnerability and disempowerment for countless young women.Bowie Lam, founder of Teen’s Key, has devoted over a decade of her life to challenging these taboos and empowering young women to take control of their lives, bodies, and futures. Through her work, she is not only addressing immediate crises but also fostering resilience, confidence, and hope among some of society's most vulnerable groups.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/Teen_s_Key_Team_2_2b2c307244.jpg" alt="Teen's Key_Team (2).jpg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Teen's Key</figcaption></figure>Bowie’s Beginnings: A Journey Rooted in Compassion Bowie’s journey with Teen’s Key began 14 years ago after an internship at a sex worker advocacy group, where she witnessed first-hand the immense lack of holistic support for vulnerable young women in Hong Kong. During her tenure, a high-profile case rocked the city: a young woman working as a "part-time girlfriend" was brutally murdered, an event that cemented Bowie’s motivation to support marginalized youth. Rather than focusing on the tragedy itself or holding the perpetrator accountable, the public chose to blame the victim, labelling her greedy and reckless.“I remember being so angry,” Bowie recalls. “Why do we always blame the victim instead of asking how we can help them?” This frustration fuelled her determination to create a safe space where young women could&nbsp;seek help without judgment. At just 20 years old, Bowie founded Teen’s Key with the goal of addressing the unique challenges faced by young women, particularly those involved in the sex industry or grappling with unintended pregnancies, sexual violence, and societal stigma.<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/Teen_s_Key_Young_Women_Development_Service_Hub_Sexual_Health_Corner2_2b959c2cc6.jpg" alt="Teen's Key_Young Women Development Service Hub_Sexual Health Corner2.jpg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Teen's Key</figcaption></figure>Breaking the Silence: Navigating Taboos and Building Trust One of the biggest challenges Bowie faced early on was working to overcome the deeply rooted societal stigma surrounding sexual and reproductive health. Even today, comprehensive sex education remains largely absent in Hong Kong schools, leaving young people ill-equipped to deal with issues such as intimate relationships, consent, and contraception. When they encounter difficulties like unplanned pregnancies or abuse, they often feel too ashamed to ask for help.Teen’s Key seeks to fill this gap by providing prevention programs, workshops, and crisis intervention services. Beyond providing practical solutions, their approach focuses on building a supportive community. For example, the organization hosts monthly dinners where young women can share their experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment. These events have grown significantly from just two or three attendees to over 20 each month, highlighting an urgent demand for such spaces. “For some young women, we don't need very complicated programs,” Bowie notes. “We only need a space where they feel safe to talk about their experiences.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/Teen_s_Key_Services_10_Peer_group_124969d956.JPG" alt="Teen's Key_Services (10)_Peer group.JPG"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Teen's Key</figcaption></figure>Holistic Support for Lasting Change Teen’s Key functions on a three-stage model: crisis intervention, relationship building, and life skills development.1. Crisis Intervention Many young women who come to Teen’s Key are in crisis situations, including sexual violence and abuse, HIV diagnoses, financial instability, or unintended pregnancies. The outreach team mobilizes resources quickly, offering in-time support like medical assistance, resource referrals and counselling services. Bowie recalls the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which hotline calls surged as young women struggling with issues made worse by isolation. Teen’s Key stepped up its efforts to ensure that no call went unanswered, providing every individual received personalized care.2. Relationship Building Trust is hard-won but essential. “The young women we are working with bear a lot of social stigmas…it's not easy to build trust with them,” Bowie explains. “Without trust, it's impossible to educate them or bring any influence to the community.” To build connections, Teen’s Key hosts interest classes and community events, which range from art workshops to hiking trips.&nbsp; One memorable moment for Bowie was when Teen’s Key organized a hike for a group of nightclub workers. “One girl told me how comforting it felt to stay under the sun,” she says. “It reminded me of how small joys can mean so much.” These activities foster camaraderie and trust, enabling the team to engage with young women on deeper levels. 3. Life Skills Program For young women transitioning out of precarious environments, Teen’s Key offers training in soft skills, job readiness, and sexual health knowledge. Participants can practice teamwork, communication, and resume writing before taking up internships designed to reintegrate them into a normal working environment. “It's a long progress, from successfully engaging them in the community, providing in-time support for their crisis, and increasing their capacity for a new beginning,” Bowie explains.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/Teen_s_Key_Services_8_Life_exploration_169706a797.JPG" alt="Teen's Key_Services (8)_Life exploration.JPG"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Teen's Key</figcaption></figure>The organization’s holistic approach has culminated in transformative success stories like that of Katy, whose journey was highlighted in their latest annual report. Growing up in a family marked by conflict and mental health challenges, Katy found herself working in a nightclub while grappling with depression. Determined to break free from this cycle and build a brighter future, she joined Teen’s Key’s Internship Program, through which she gained invaluable job readiness skills and discovered a newfound confidence to pursue her dreams.&nbsp;Challenges and Resilience Despite its successes, Teen’s Key operates within a challenging landscape. Misogyny and victim-blaming persist both online and offline, while funding and resources for marginalized groups remain limited. Teachers and parents are resistant toward discussions about sex education, dismissing it as unnecessary or overly progressive.<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/signal_2025_02_13_120300_002_b5d078112b.jpeg" alt="signal-2025-02-13-120300_002.jpeg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Teen's Key</figcaption></figure>For Bowie and her team, staying motivated requires honesty and self-care. “To be honest, I can't stay motivated all the time,” she admits. “There are a lot of setbacks, ups and downs, and even frustration.” Regular supervision sessions with external&nbsp;counsellors&nbsp;allow staff to process their emotions and experiences, while initiatives like “well-being leave” and job flexibility provide much-needed breaks.Looking Ahead Bowie Lam’s journey with Teen’s Key is a testament to the power of compassion, resilience, and collective action. Through her tireless efforts, she has illuminated the struggles faced by young women in Hong Kong, offering them a path toward empowerment, self-determination, and hope. What began as a small initiative driven by passion has grown into a lifeline for countless young women navigating crises, societal stigma, and systemic inequalities.&nbsp;Looking ahead, Bowie envisions expanding Teen’s Key’s impact to reach even more marginalized young women, particularly online. Recognizing the growing influence of online spaces on young people, the organization has launched a pilot program focused on digital literacy, which aims to equip young women tools to identify red flags in online interactions and foster safer digital environments.<figure class="image"><img src="https://prd-cdn.jessicahk.com/Teen_s_Key_Young_Women_Service_Hub_4_b73b3376a2.jpg" alt="Teen's Key_Young Women Service Hub (4).jpg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Teen's Key</figcaption></figure>Reflecting on the organization’s growth over the past 14 years, Bowie emphasizes the importance of staying true to its founding spirit. “Teen's Key is an organization started with a small team that cares about the most marginalized groups of young women,” she says. “We hope to keep this spirit alive and stay relevant to the community…so the in-need community can get more help and resources.”To young women feeling stuck or hopeless, Bowie offers simple yet profound advice: “There is always hope. Think about what you want tomorrow, next week, next year. Good things will happen!” This unwavering optimism lies at the heart of Teen’s Key’s mission, reminding us that no matter how hopeless things may seem, there is always a way forward.&nbsp;

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