Life of Pi: Actress Sonya Venugopal Reflects on Her Exciting Broadway Debut
“Things that are meant for you won't pass you by. Pursue your passion until it happens” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonya Venugopal is a talented actress who made her Broadway debut in Life of Pi, an Epic Tale of Endurance + Hope based on a best-selling novel. Sonya reflects on her decision to move to NYC to pursue her acting career, her Indian-American and Italian heritage, and her hope for more representation for Indians on Broadway and mainstream theatre. We are excited to share her dynamic journey, Enjoy!
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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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Dance Along with DFD - Dance Entrepreneur Devika Dhawan on Embracing Your Fusion Identity Through Dance
“My role as the Founder and Director of the academy is a hybrid between a CEO, artistic director, and a school principal.” A big believer in “do it with passion, or not at all”, meet today’s woman dreamer, Devika Dhawan, founder of DFD Academy. A business professional and a passionate dancer, Devika shares how she pursued her MBA and hoe she utilizes her business background and creativity to run her dream dance school, and empower the next generation of dancers to embrace their identities. Enjoy her story, and dance along with her vibrant dance video in the article!
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Life Lessons of a Dance Guru's Journey: Jasmine Shah on The Powerful Student-Teacher Bond and Pursuing the Creative Arts
“I may be their guru, but at times we are like a team. Teaching has taught me patience and tolerance, and they need to enjoy first, win later. It taught me to find solutions to any problem, as and when they come.” Today’s woman dreamer, Jasmine Shah, is a classical dance guru. Growing up in a liberal, Gandhian family, her family always encouraged her to pursue her passion for creativity, including dancing, acting, and teaching. She shares her journey in the world of dance, the importance of a strong student-teacher bond, and the life lessons she has learned along the way that she hopes to bring to the next generation of dancers.
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