Vika!

In her mid-80s and still going strong: Vika is a DJ and has no intention of behaving like other women her age. Instead, she prefers to dress boldly, play her music in clubs, and get people dancing. She only reinvented herself after retirement, having previously been too busy raising children and working to have time for herself. Now, she defies conventions, advocates for women’s and minority rights, and is closely connected to the LGBTQIA+ community in Poland – much to the dismay of some conservatives and her own children. (Joachim Kurz)