The Unshackled Career Woman: How Mrinalini Garv is Empowering Leaders
“I had my biggest aha moment. I had taught in an MBA, executive MBA and advanced business program, and I noticed what was glaringly missing in the curriculum: Teaching women to take charge of their leadership.” Today’s woman dreamer, Mrinalini Garv is a dedicated Leadership Coach and creator of "Unshackled Career Woman. In her interview with Women Who Win, she shares how she embraces diversity in leadership coaching, limiting beliefs her clients have shared, and her advice for overcoming those and reaching your leadership potential. Enjoy!
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Shaping the Future of BPD Care: Dr. Lois Choi-Kain, Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute, Shares Her Story
“Working with people with BPD and their families has taught me the greatest lessons of what it means to be human.” Today’s woman dreamer is Dr. Lois Choi-Kain. She is currently the Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute (GPDI), an internationally recognized center of training for empirically supported treatments for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and research on outcomes as well as the social cognitive mechanisms targeted in these interventions. She is also an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We are honored to share her journey on Women Who Win!
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Top Lawyer Sonia Sujanani on Changing the Narrative on What Motherhood Means for Careers
“As a mother of two young children during the pandemic, I witnessed many of my female peers leave large law firms or the profession entirely. The lack of childcare during those years made it especially challenging, but the barriers women face in the legal field are still prevalent today. While the “motherhood penalty” is often discussed, I believe it’s time to flip the script to the “motherhood advantage.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonia Sujanani is a successful lawyer at WilmerHale in Boston, focusing her practice on securities, class action, and consumer fraud and RICO litigation matters. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Sonia shares what inspired her to become a lawyer, her passion for empowering mothers and female litigators, and her next big dream! Enjoy!
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Chief Data Officer at Verizon, Kalyani Sekar, Shares Insights on Women’s Leadership in AI and Telecom
“The mantra, ‘lead with value’ guides how we prioritize AI investments.” Today’s woman dreamer, Kalyani Sekar reflects on her journey from growing up in Tamil Nadu, India, to leading AI and data strategy at one of the world’s largest telecom companies. In this exclusive interview with Women Who Win, Kalyani discusses how her upbringing shaped her leadership style, Verizon’s approach to AI, and how we can support the next generation of women in tech. Sekar also shares insights on how women can thrive in the evolving telecom and AI industries, stressing the need for continuous learning, mentorship, sponsorship, and strong networks. We are honored to share her story!
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Redefining 'Woke': Business Leader and Action Catalyst Priscilla H. Douglas on Leadership, Identity, and Staying True to Yourself
“Who you admire, mentor, laugh with, and learn from forms your circle of growth and relevance” A passionate leader, coach, author, and a catalyst for change, Priscilla's career is rooted in taking action, spanning executive roles at General Motors, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Xerox, as well as positions in government. She also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Boston Public Library from 2017 - 2024. In this interview with Women Who Win for our Fall Trailblazers series, Priscilla reflects on her own leadership philosophy, what it means to be "woke" in today’s world, and how the future of leadership is rooted in compassion, connection, and the courage to disrupt the status quo. Check out her story below!
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5 Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned While Hiking to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas: Dipali Trivedi
This year, after a rigorous buildup that took 8 months of training, I took on the challenge of trekking the Himalayas for twelve days to the Everest Base Camp, which is at an elevation of 17958 feet. This life-changing experience challenged my mental toughness way more than my physical limits. As I reflect on my experience, I found many parallels with my journey as a tech entrepreneur, which I want to share with you.
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Pregnancy and Foot Health: What Every Expecting Mom Should Know with Elizabeth Piselli DPM
Pregnancy should be a joy, but sometimes it can be a real pain in the… foot. The average length of a pregnancy is forty weeks or 280 days. During this time a woman’s body goes through many changes. Some of these changes are, like weight gain, are obvious while others are not. The changes that happen during this time can have lasting effects on your body and it is important to address any issues as they happen. In honor of International Podiatry Day, check out the expertise of today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Elizabeth Piselli, the current President of AAWP. From her perspective as a podiatrist, she shares her expertise on how pregnancy changes extend to the feet, and how you can manage them!
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Ascend Jiva: Aashita Shekhar Shares Her Journey of Innovation, Healing, and Empowerment"
“One powerful mantra that I often turn to is "I am enough." Amidst life's chaos, it's crucial to recognize your inherent worth. Rather than striving for perfection, acknowledge your efforts and celebrate achievements, big or small. Remember, you deserve love and kindness from yourself and others.” Today’s woman dreamer, Aashita Shekhar reflects on her professional journey in customer success and project management at the Fortune 500 level, and her spirutality and empowerment journey with her new venture, Ascend Jiva. Enjoy her inspiring story!
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