5 women in business you need to know

In 2015, it's tough to grasp the fact that women are still fighting for equal pay — and treatment — in the workplace. Nonetheless, that's where we are in history. And while we continue to re-shape the text books, we should stop for a moment and appreciate the pioneers that are giving us stories to write about. Here are five women who really are leaning in:

Wall Street's top cop, Mary Jo White, under fire: The legendary prosecutor is taking on Wall Street's offenders – along with a bevy of critics.

Texas oil queen: Christi Craddick is at the center of the obscure Texas Railroad Commission — and the future of U.S. energy.

ESPN's skyrocketing documentary nerd: The exec behind 30 for 30 has her sights set on the next perfect pitch.

Shivon Zillis, nerd-athlete investor: One of Silicon Valley's top emerging investors is a millennial. Her thing? Machine learning.

A think-tank queen vying for a seat at DC's table: Gothamite Heather McGhee brings her passions for performance and policy to the political stage. And she's got a big-name ally.

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