Levi’s^® asked 50 inspiring young women from across the globe to inscribe hand-crafted journals with how they’re shaping the future and who inspired them along the way. These ‘Traveling Journals’ will be revealed as part of a global Levi’s brand sponsorship at the first-ever TEDWomen conference in Washington, D.C. December 7-8.

The TEDWomen conference will also include the debut of a documentary film from young director Chiara Clemente focusing on eight journal contributors’ inspirational and powerful stories. Content from these motivational journals can also be found on ShapeWhatsToCome.com, a global community encouraging Millennial women to discover and pursue their passions and potential through collaboration and mentorship.

The ‘Shape What’s To Come’ documentary highlights young women from the U.S., U.K. and Japan who are transcending societal expectations, taking non-linear paths to success and making a difference in the world around them.

Participants range from Katie Spotz (age 23, Mentor, Ohio and recently named one of Glamour magazine’s women of the year), who was the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, raising awareness and $100,000 to promote access to clean drinking water in developing countries, to Priya Lakhani (age 27, London, U.K.), founder of the Masala Masala Project, which provides one meal for the homeless in India for every jar of Masala Masala Indian sauce sold in the U.K.

“There’s a new spirit of action coming from twenty-something women. They’re changing the world with nothing but raw talent, game-changing ideas and the will to make a difference,” said Mary Alderete, Vice President of Levi’s Global Women’s Marketing. “They are not daunted by world issues like the economy or the environment; rather they are forging their own path with a true pioneering spirit to create a better future.”