Posts in Business - Leadership
"Leading with Trust and Purpose": Sonia Sardana Shares Journey from IT Manager to Chief Transformation Officer, and Her Commitment to Giving Back

"Collaboration is the key to long term success as an organization... we’re successful together and there are no personal 'wins. I encourage my team to invest in their relationships with each other and have each other’s back—what we accomplish, we accomplish together.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonia Sardana is the Chief Transformation Officer of Innova Solutions. an award-winning global technology services company that is accelerating client success through digital innovation. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win for our Women in Philanthropy series with Akshaya Patra USA, Sonia reflects on her journey in business transformation, her approach to team building, and how she gives back through Akshaya Patra and the Innova Foundation. She shares, “Youth are our future, and we are passionate about nourishing their spark.” Enjoy her story!

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The Ownership Mindset: EY Entrepreneur of the Year Kerry Siggins on Shifting Your Mindset

“Women need to embody The Ownership Mindset because doing so is how to build the life you want. No one is responsible for your career except you. Don't wait to be tapped on the shoulder. You have to own your effort, attitude, and career trajectory. You must take action if you want to achieve your goals. Owning it allows you to go for it!” Today’s woman dreamer, Kerry Siggins is a business leader to know. Based in Colorado, she is the CEO of Stone Age, recognized as one of the Top 10 Influential CEOs by Industry ERA, and the recipient of EY Entrepreneur of the Year. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares the how having an ownership mindset has been essential in her career journey!

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Women to Watch in Real Estate: Ritu Goswami Chawla Talks Inspiring Career Journey, Market Trends, and Leading by Example

“My next big dream is to be among the top agents in the Boston area.  I would also like to be a role model and an inspiration to South Asian Women, especially mothers, that they too can build a career in Real Estate. Working hard and leading by example to make it happen!” Today’s woman dreamer, Ritu Goswami Chawla is a real estate agent, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and is currently a Global Real Estate Advisor at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Ritu reflects on her career journey, her mission to inspire other women in real estate, her philanthropic pursuits, and how she finds her work-life balance. We are excited to share her inspiring story!

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Is it Harder to Negotiate as a Desi Woman? Zafreen Farishta Shares Key Negotiation Tips

“Negotiating as a woman is tough. Negotiating as a desi woman – even tougher? Maybe not tougher, but definitely with its unique challenges.” Today’s woman dreamer, Zafreen Farishta, a startup professional and salary negotiation strategist. She is the creator of The Pay We Deserve and a tireless advocate for gender pay equity. In this thought-provoking article, Zafreen explores the question “Is it harder to negotiate as a desi woman?”

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Just an Ordinary Mom: How This Entrepreneur and Podcaster is Revolutionizing Equality for Women in the Workplace

Today’s woman dreamer, Mridvika Raisinghani is an entrepreneur, podcaster, innovator, leader, and mother. Her startup. Sama [meaning equal], is revolutionizing equality for women at work, as they are building towards creating an algorithm that tracks patterns in womens' lives to predict their risk of falling out of the workplace. A multi-faceted woman, she is the podcast host and creator of  Just an Ordinary Mom, where she helps mothers tell their stories of perseverance and success. Through her experiences in technology and motherhood, her impact on women in the workplace is twofold: emotional and data-oriented. Rasisinghani spoke to Women Who Win on her journey founding Sama, creating her podcast, and her mission to amplify women’s voices.

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Aula Magna is Reinventing the Structure of Business School For Women: An Interview with Founder Clara Lapiedra

Aula Magna Business School, a fully digital program-based foundation, is changing the way business education looks for women. Founded by Clara Lapiedra, the school aims to provide resources that help women develop integral business skills such as leadership, diversity, blockchain, and more. Its courses are self paced and modular, allowing women to take their time and become experts in their workplace. The school has been Listed in the Executive Education report at the Financial Times and includes materials by Harvard Business Publishing.

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A Mom, Marketing Professional, and An MBA: Amrutha Ananth Reflects Balancing it All

“Balancing Semesters with Trimesters” - Today’s woman dreamer, Amrutha Ananth, is a marketing leader to know, with experience in both in the US and India with leading companies including Dell Technologies. A creative thinker and a tactical project manager, Amrutha’s path reminds us “consistency and creativity can coexist”. In this inspiring Women Who Win interview, she shares her career journey and reflects on her experience with pandemic pregnancy while pursuing her MBA. Her top tip for staying organized - “Plan your work around your most energetic, creative time of day, and then allow yourself breaks and time to recharge your creative pool - you can get a lot more work done without sacrificing the quality of your insights and set yourself up for success.” Check out her story!

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Reinventing Yourself: Rita Advani Shares Journey in Business Leadership and Giving Back

“I lead by example. Listening to diverse voices including those at the bottom of the ladder because they often have the best and freshest ideas!” Today’s woman dreamer, Rita Advani, is a business leader and philanthropist to know. She started her journey pursuing her MBA in Calcutta, where she was one of the only women in the class, and has served in leadership roles and boards across multiple organizations in her career. In her Women Who Win interview, Rita shares the key moments of her journey, her leadership style, and her dedication to giving back. We are excited to share her story this Season of Giving. Enjoy!

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Why We Need More Women in Healthcare Venture Capital: An Inspiring Interview with Coyote Ventures Founder Jessica Karr

“I don’t as much look at “trends” but instead what are some of the largest problems that need to be solved. There is no shortage when it comes to women’s health and wellness.” Today’s woman dreamer, is the Founder & General Partner of Coyote Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund investing in women’s health and wellness. Starting her career as one of the first employees at Impossible Food, Jessica is on a mission to solve complex problems and bring women to the forefront of innovation. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her career journey, the future of women in VC, and her next big dream. Enjoy!

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Empowering Others: Nithya Iyer Singh Reflects on Her Journey as a Woman in Healthcare and Philanthropy

“If you can start your life and end your life volunteering, that is a blessing.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nithya Iyer Singh is a female leader in the drug development/healthcare space, with a passion for giving back. In this inspiring interview for our Women in Philanthropy series in collaboration with Akshaya Patra USA, Nithya reflects on her professional journey, her mission to give back to underserved communities, and her passion for running marathons. We are excited to share her story on Women Who Win.

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The Life of a Dean of a Business School - Dr. Raminder Luther on Living a Life of Confidence, Compassion, and Collaboration

“Don’t assume that as a woman being surrounded only by women is the best for you. It is very useful and extremely healthy to get diverse viewpoints.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Raminder Luther, has led a dynamic career as a woman of academia, currently serving as the Interim Dean of Bertolon School of Business (Salem State University). She shares her exciting journey, from leading the university in its AACSB accreditation to how she discovered her passion for educating the next generation. Raminder reminds us, “Ensure equity, inclusion, and fairness in all decisions.” Enjoy Raminder’s inspiring story!

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Let's Talk Team Building: CEO of YMCA Metro North Kathleen Walsh Shares Her Leadership Journey

“I am in a forward-facing service job with a twist of fun! We listen to what our community needs and then have a chance to build a program to support them.” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Kathleen Walsh, President and CEO of the YMCA Metro North, an organization serving over 60000 people annually. She shares how she has led the organization, particularly through the pandemic. She writes, “A pandemic proved again that people and communities are not treated equally. I want our Y to continue to level the playing field for everyone.” She is also avid marathon runner (60 marathons!) and a mom of three. With over 700 members on the team, Kathleen shares her top three tips to team-building for women leaders!

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"Your Difference is Your Strength - Embrace It" - Bank of America Executive Shim Sameer Talks Leadership, Her Career Journey, and "Shimergram"

“It’s not a world for any, if it’s not a world for all” Period. It’s really not complicated. To me, empowering women has a domino effect — you empower families, you educate families, you shatter perceptions, you pave the way, and you move the world forward.” Today’s woman dreamer, Bank of America Executive Shim Sameer (Head of National Operations & Northeast Preferred and Consumer Banking/Investments) has been passionately leading the way for women professionals. A lifelong learner with a true passion for building the best team, she shares her inspiring career journey, her top three leadership tips and the inspiration behind her popular instagram platform, (@shimergram). Enjoy her story!

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Always Be in Learning Mode- Deloitte Managing Director Karla Martin on the Future of Fashion, DEI, and Her Leadership Journey

“I couldn’t be more thrilled by the increased focused on diversity and inclusion in fashion. Fashion is a powerful medium, To see more diverse faces in ads, and as brand reps is a very welcome change.” Today’s woman dreamer, Karla Martin, is the Managing Director - Fashion and Apparel at Deloitte Consulting. With a passion for strategy and inclusivity, Karla shares her career journey, and how she seeks to inspire the next generation.

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