Nellie Bly

Born: May 5, 1864 in Pennsylvania

Died: 1922

Her real name is Elizabeth Cochrane.

A newspaper reporter who went undercover to expose conditions of mental hospitals.

Her book about the experience, 10 Days in a Madhouse, brought about important reforms.

Inspired by the novel Around the World In 80 Days, she dared to test if it was possible to travel the world in under 80 days.

She made it in 72 days and the resulting publicity skyrocketed her to stardom!

“I’ve always had the feeling that nothing is impossible… If you want to do it, you can do it.”