Noetic Nook: How Parveen Minocha's is Cultivating Cultural Connection Through Children's Literature
“As immigrant parents, we hope for our kids to learn the native language. With this in mind, I am keen on writing bilingual books. Under my creative company, Noetic Nook, I have written other books, poems, and even songs! “ A technologist by trade, Parveen Minocha is currently working at Oracle Retail, building Cloud Services for retailers. She is also an Indian-American writer, and she founded ‘Noetic Nook’ to pursue her passion for creative writing and to bring harmony between English and Hindi with her creations. She brings a unique perspective to her writing, infusing it with vivid imagery and thought-provoking ideas. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her journey growing up in India, the inspiration behind ‘Chumbak’, a children’s poetry book in Hindi with English translations, and her passionate community work with Ekal Vidyalaya. Enjoy!
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On the Reading List: A Thoughtful Review "They Wish They Were Us" with Aneesha Aryan
“Sometimes it's hard to know which qualities really define you, and which ones have been affixed to you by others so many times that you actually begin to believe them and claim them as your own.”” Happy Friday! We are excited to share the next installment of our mother daughter book review series, a series written by Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha Aryan. For today’s installment, Aneesha thoughtfully reviews “They Wish They Were Us”, a a young adult novel by Jessica Goodman. A must read, this is a murder mystery as well as a story of social status and modern gender roles.
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Chat GPT for Book Reviews: Gayatri Aryan Shares Two Book Reviews Generated by this Technology Innovation
Have you heard of Chat GPT? In light of so much noise around ChatGPT*, as a bonus to our readers, today’s woman dreamer, Gayatri Aryan, wrote the next installment of our mother-daughter book review series through Chat GPT. Gayatri provides two compelling book reviews of her most recent reads generated within a matter of minutes on the Chat GPT Platform. [Of course all based off of previously written reviews by human authors.] We are excited to explore this new tech innovation. Gayatri writes, “As a technologist, I’m simply proud of this milestone. Yet as a humanist, I’m worried. Worried about what this wave of AI tools will bring upon mankind. But hey, like it or not, AI is here so we might as well learn to leverage it. The reviews include Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s My Own Words biography and The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson. Enjoy!
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Flipped : A Thoughtful Review of this Classic Romance Must Read with Aneesha Aryan
“It's easy to look back and see it, and it's easy to give the advice. But the sad fact is, most people don't look beneath the surface until it's too late.” Happy Friday! We are excited to share the second installment of our mother daughter book review series, a series written by Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha Aryan. For today’s installment, Aneesha thoughtfully reviews “Flipped”, a classic “he said, she said” young adult romance novel by Wendelin Van Draanen. Looking for a cozy read for these cold winter nights? Enjoy!
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Women in Literature - An Insightful Review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
“No, I’m not choosing him or you. I’m choosing me.” Happy Friday! We are excited to share the second installment of our mother daughter book review series, a series written by Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha Aryan. For today’s installment, Aneesha thoughtfully reviews “The Selection”, a a young adult novel by Kiera Cass. It is the first in a five-book series, followed by The Elite, The One, The Heir and The Crown. Hope you enjoy!
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Renowned Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Shares Journey with Empowering Women through Writing, Philanthropy, and More
“Read a lot! Unless you read, you cannot become a good writer. Books have been wonderful teachers for me.” Today’s woman dreamer, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a woman to know in the arts & literature world. She has published 20 books including Palace of Illusions and The Last Queen, and her short stories have been published in The New Yorker, Vogue etc. She is also dedicated to giving back. We are excited to share this inspiring interview in our Women in Philanthropy series, in collaboration with Akshaya Patra. Enjoy!
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Chasing Your Dreams: From Occupational Therapist to Music Video Director with Dr. Reema Naim
“Open your eyes and explore the possibilities around you.” Dr. Reema Naim, is quite the multi-faceted woman dreamer. From occupational therapy to a children’s book author and a music video director, Reema brings her creative drive to every aspect of her life. In this fun Friday story, Reema shares how she finds the time and courage to pursue her passions outside of work, and reflects on her exciting experiences with music videos and writing her book. A must-read for creative souls - enjoy!
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Summer Reading List - Women in Literature: Review of "Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" with Gayatri Aryan
“True self-esteem comes from competence, not the other way around.” We are excited to kick-off a new series on Women Who Win, called “Women in Literature - Mother-Daughter Book Reviews.” In this series, Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha bring insightful and candid reviews on books relating to women (strong female protagonists, female authors etc). Gayatri starts us off with a review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”, a New York Times Best check out Gayatri’s review (either in article OR audio format if you are on the go) ! Let us know what book is on your summer reading list in the comments!
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Women’s History Month - Leading Female Historian Manisha Sinha Shares Women in History She Admires
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us - today’s woman dreamer, Manisha Sinha is a renowned historian, currently serving as the Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut. A talented award-winning author, her recent book, The Slave's Cause: A History of Abolition was featured as the editor’s choice in The New York Times Book Review, and was one of three great History books in Bloomberg News. In honor of Women’s History Month, she shares a day in her life as a historian, why history excites her and three women in history she admires!
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How to Self-Publish Your First Book - Ritu Kapur Shares Key Tips for Female Writers
“The key advantage of self-publishing is being able to create the book exactly as you want it. You have the final say on the book cover, the message that you want to convey and how you want to convey it.” Have you ever dreamed of publishing a book? Today’s woman dreamer, Ritu Kapur, shares her exciting journey in getting her first book, Teach Yoga Touch Hearts self-published. A passionate writer and yoga instructor, Ritu was inspired to step out of her comfort zone and put her knowledge to paper. A must read for budding female authors, check out Ritu’s actionable tips to self-publishing!
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Girls and The City: A New York Author's Story, Manreet Sodhi Someshwar Shares her Passion for Writing Stories and Mysteries, and The Thrill of Her Book Becoming a Web Series
“Everyone loves a good mystery. It is easy to turn the pages when there is a mystery to be unraveled.” Today’s woman dreamer, Manreet Sodhi Someshwar is a New York based author. Taking a break from the corporate world, Manreet fell into the world of creative writing, now with five published novels to her name. She explores the power of female friendships, brings a unique perspective to crucial women’s issues, pens suspenseful murder mysteries, and more, captivating her readers with every page. She is thrilled to share that her most recent book, Girls & The City, is optioned to be a web series soon. Stay tuned for that, and enjoy Manreet’s exciting story with us!
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