2025 women of the year

CHELSEA EDWARDS

Chelsea Edwards is "Daytime’s NEW Bestie," launching her daytime talk show Chattin' with Chelsea, which airs Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM on Fox 26 and nationally at 4:30 PM CST on Fox Soul. A true homegrown talent, Chelsea was born in Houston and raised in Missouri City. She graduated from Hightower High School and Texas Southern University, magna cum laude.

As a trusted voice in the Houston community, Chelsea has delivered impactful stories, educated viewers on critical issues, and provided a platform for diverse voices. Her new show, Chattin' with Chelsea, empowers modern-day women as she and her guests discuss trending topics, share helpful tips and tricks, and enjoy plenty of laughs along the way.

As a busy, single mom to a four-year-old, Chelsea is always looking for ways to balance life's demands—an important theme of her talk show. Chelsea has received several accolades for her work and recognition from local organizations for her dedication to her profession. She is well-known for her positive spirit, bubbly personality.

NADINE WRIGHT ARBUBAKRR

Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, is a native of Newark, NJ, and currently resides in the city of East Orange. Nadine received her early education in the Newark and East Orange School districts and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management & Marketing from Felician College.

She worked in the banking industry for over twenty-five years and has over nine years of experience working for the East Orange and Newark School District as a substitute teacher, teacher’s assistant, and in the Office of Special Education.

Nadine is the President and Executive Director of Nassan’s Place, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2012 and is inspired by her son, Nassan who is on the autism spectrum.

Nadine has received numerous awards and accolades from the public and private sectors for her commitment and dedication to helping to enrich and make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by Autism in and around under-served inner-city communities.