They wield magic both figurative and literal. They dance and sing, and know how to defend themselves.
- Secret Agent Emma Peel made her own decisions and rescued herself, more often than not – I even named a character after her.
- The down-to-earth, supports herself, and always right Della Street who never tolerated disrespect.
- Superhero Batgirl (the purple motorcycle and spandex version) who was a librarian and made her own crime fighting agenda.
- The ultimate subverter of mansplaining Mary Poppins.
They’re classy, stylish, and I truly, deeply, wanted to be their besty bestest friend. I fell hard for them all at an impressionable age, and they all spoiled me for life.
They’re the reason why I always knew that women were the heroes of their own lives.