"Dance for a Cause': Ekta Jain Shares Journey in Creating Her Dance Academy and Passion for Community Service
“I believe in ‘Community First’ philosophy and promote ‘Dance for a cause’. Anyone can dance but it’s meaningless if it does not bring true happiness and wellbeing around us.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ekta Jain, is the founder of Ekta Dance Academy. From kathak to bollywood, salsa to hip-hop, Ekta has been a passionate dancer for many years. Outside of her dance career, she embodies a “community-first” mindset, actively working with numerous community organizations like ISW, SEWA, and more. As we enter the season of giving, we are excited to share her inspiring story!
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Thais Rocha Shares Journey in Creating "Dani's Queer Bar" in Boston's Back Bay
"Being a sapphic woman is not a themed night; it's just what our community is." Today’s woman dreamer, Thais Rocha shares her incredible innovative journey to creating Boston's only Lesbian Bar: Dani's Queer Bar in Back Bay, Boston with Women Who Win contributor Serena Arora. In this profile, Thais describes the need for this institution, and her vision behind it. A place where “everyone is welcome”, we are excited to share this new spot in Boston in honor of Pride Month!
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A Writer By Heart, Producer by Destiny: Founder of NRI Life Productions Gunjan Kuthiala Shares How She Balances It All
I always say NRILIFE productions is not just a company but a community of crazy passionate creativity seekers working together to create films.” Today’s woman dreamer, Gunjan Kuthiala is the Founder/CEO of NRILIFE Productions and Owner/Head of Jobgini.com. A Writer By Heart and Producer by Destiny, Gunjan shares her creative journey, what she learned from each of her projects, and how she balances it all! Enjoy!
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"Hip Hop Pop Up": Jessie Alegria Reflects on Boston's Growing Dance Community
“When I learned that Hip-Hop was created by Black and Latino youth who felt they weren’t being accepted in their community so they built a community of their own — my life changed. I’ve committed to creating inclusive communities, one dance step at a time, since that very day. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Jessie Alegria, is a Boston-based dance entrepreneur, with a passion for hip hop and empowering women. In her Women Who Win interview, Jessie reflects on early journey in dance, and shares her thoughts on Boston’s growing dance scene. She writes, “Boston’s dance scene is here and growing. I think a lot of time Boston artists do not get enough credit compared to NYC or LA where there is a more prominent scene. However, Boston dancers and artists of all trades are incredibly talented, forward-thinking and community-driven.” Enjoy her story, and for those in the Boston area, check out Hip Hop Pop Up!
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Arianna Perry Shares How She Balances Her Passion for Dance with her Career in Technology Consulting
“Dance is a medium in which women can unlock their greatest power. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Ariana Perry, is a Boston-based Technology Consultant with a passion for dance. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey, her favorite female dancers, and how she balances her technology career with her artistic passions. She writes, “Listen to your body. My advice is to have patience; it can be challenging to switch from a dancer to a technology consultant lifestyle. Being a dancer is a mindset.” Enjoy!
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The Future of Media and Entertainment: Hindustan Times Senior Entertainment Editor Monika Rawal Shares Her Story
With the explosion of social media in the last one decade and the ever expanding reach of OTT platforms and Internet in remote areas, I see the reach of media expanding in a huge way. Today’s woman dreamer, Monika Rawal is is Senior Entertainment Editor at Hindustan Times, and has more than a decade of experience with various streams in media. A movie buff, a foodie and a travel junkie, with a sharp wit, she believes a go-getter attitude is paramount for success and is on a mission to mentor future journalists and creators. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey, her thoughts on the everchanging media landscape, and memorable experiences interviewing Bollywood celebrities. Enjoy!
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Carving Your Own Path - Roopa Modha on Becoming the First Lawyer in the Family and How She Embraces Creativity in Her Life
“I am never content with where I reach, and am in an eternal quest for knowledge. Whatever version of ourselves we are today, we can continue to get better the next day. You do yourself a major disservice the day ego takes over and you feel you are an expert in any field. There is always more to learn.” Today’s woman dreamer, Roopa Modha, is quite the multi-faceted woman - a lawyer, dancer, pageant winner, and more. Named as one of the leading intellectual property lawyers in Connecticut and .Woman Leaders for the Next 40 Years, she reflects on her legal career, and how she finds the inspiration to pursue her multiple artistic passions. Enjoy her story!
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Five Must-Watch Female AAPI Comedians - Celebrate AAPI Month with Women Who Win
As we reach the end of Asian-American Pacific Islander month, it’s also important to support Asians in more unconventional fields, such as comedy. With comedy being a traditionally male dominated industry, it's extremely refreshing to find a female Asian comedian in the midst. The next time you’re scrolling through Netflix, try checking out one of these five AAPI Female comedians. While some are more mainstream celebrities and others are more niche stand-up comedians, the one thing all these women have in common is that they’re absolutely hilarious.
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TV Asia: Gayatri Joshi Shares Exciting Highlights as a Woman Executive in News & Media
“My first preference is to cover and take care of any positive community stories, which may help and inspire viewers. I believe this medium is very powerful and if we can use it properly, it's a great tool for any society to grow.” An accomplished filmmaker and entrepreneur, Gayatri shares her wonderful career as a leader in South Asian media, from being a TV News Anchor, acting in over two dozen plays, and the exciting “Celebrities in Unison” showcasing celebrity experiences in the pandemic. A woman with a passion for sharing the voice of our communities, we are excited to share her story.
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The Puppeteer: "I Am Me" - How Yamina Peerzada Inspires Through Puppetry
“I spent a lot of time (my father and his brother) watching them design, create, and build puppets and then bring them to life through manipulation and performance. The fact that these inanimate objects were brought to life by puppeteers really fascinated me. It was like a magic power.” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Yamina Peerzada. Inspired by her family to puruse the arts, she first joined professional theatre at the young age of 10; and played the lead charecter at the 2nd International Puppet Festival in Lahore. A lifelong creative soul, Yamina shares her exciting life as a performer and her passion for puppetry. Enjoy her story below!
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Age Has No Bar! A Dancer's Dream on Popular T.V Competition Dance India Dance & Finding Your Passion at Any Age
Have you ever felt like it was too late to pursue your passion? Today’s woman dreamer, Sunita Malhotra, a mother of three, shares how she made her dreams as a classical dancer come true. Having her Arangetram at the age of 40 and competing on the widely renowned Dance India Dance competition at the age of 52, Sunita reminds us that age has no bounds. She writes, “Though all of the students were as young as the age of my kids, I had joined their group and started learning dance alongside them. I still remember once someone asked me how I felt learning dance as a grown up among little girls.” Enjoy this touching and inspiring story below!
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Becoming the Voice of the Silent, From Yahoo News to The Quint, The Life of a Video Journalist
Amy Goodman said, “Going to where the silence is, that is the responsibility of a journalist.” From lawyer to journalist, Today’s woman dreamer, Shibani Gokhale, wears many hats. Upon graduating from Columbia with a Masters in Journalism, Shibani shares her exciting life contributing stories to publications including Yahoo News, and The Quint, and her own show, “Broken Down”. Shibani writes, “I love being a voice for the silent. I love shedding light on issues that the general population is not even aware of. I genuinely enjoy making my videos. I enjoy the process of pitching, scripting, hosting, filming and editing.” Ever wondered what the life of a news producer and Law/Policy Journalist is like? Enjoy Shibani’s story below.
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