“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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“I have been teaching and performing for over two decades but believe that I am yet to achieve the vision I have of myself as a dancer. This makes my journey truly exciting!” Today’s woman dreamer, Mouli Pal is a talented Odissi dancer, a captivating performer, dedicated teacher, choreographer and cultural ambassador. She has received several awards and grants from Mass Cultural Council and New England Foundation for Arts. In her Women Who Win story, she shares her passion for bringing the beauty of Odissi to Boston, taking inspiration from the nature surrounding her, and her next big dream!
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“Every story has left an indelible mark on me. Whether it was about a Moroccan woman building an astronomical observatory on Antarctica or the one being the first Astrophysicist from Philippines or the youngest to summit the Everest from Nepal or a taekwondo gold medalist from Afghanistan, each story taught me something about courage, being a woman and creating something bigger than myself.” Today’s dreamer is Shaina Shah, an artist and chartered accountant working to share the stories of other female artists across the world. Shaina has trained in several forms of visual art for over 20 years, with exhibitions in countries ranging from Thailand to the UK. She founded her latest venture, the WOW Women Project, in 2020. It aims to bring together women artists from all 196 countries of the world and tell their stories through portraits and letters. Shah spoke to Women Who Win about her progress towards the project and some of the inspiring stories she uncovered along the way.
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“Each bee has a job, each job is essential, the colony is the organism for which they all work to strengthen.” Today’s woman dreamer, Deonne Sullivan is a professional bee keeper with over 15 years of experience. In an interview with Khushee Nanavati, Deonne details her life as a beekeeper, importance of honey harvesting, passion for the field, and safety (and of course - the common question if she ever got stung) Check out her unique story.
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“Women are a minority in this field, and Indian women are a minority within this minority. One of the most shocking statistics that comes out of this field is that 75% of women architects are single, married but childless, divorced, and single parents.’ Today’s woman dreamer, Ratna Dalal was an award winning architect for over 10 years before she decided to make the leap to other creative ventures. Before working on her five-star-rated books The Watercolor of Life, Nature Inspired Creativity and From Passion to Products, she had worked on architecture in the fields of healthcare, retail, hospitality, and residential design. Today, Dalal continues to write and create floral designs for her store on Zazzle. Ratna’s Seasonal Art takes inspiration from the natural flora and fauna of the changing landscape and translates it to mugs, shirts, bags and more through watercolor. Dalal also regularly posts on her blog, Creative Joys, where she talks about the latest florals that are on her mind. Her current obsession? Yellow Magnolias, which she describes as “heaven on earth.” Dalal hosts events and book talks in her hometown in Massachusets where she discusses what inspires her and the motivation behind her books. She spoke to Women Who Win about making the leap from architecture to art, finding inspiration, and more. We are excited to share her story!
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“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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“After having my own kids, I realized that there was a critical need for real, authentic and accurate depiction of South Asian culture and practices in children’s programming and education.” Today’s woman dreamer, Anu Sehgal is the founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, a platform aiming to provide South Asian children with the opportunity to learn about and be proud of their South Asian Culture. Based in New York, Anu holds an MBA from Yale, and is an entrepreneur, marketer, and a children’s book author. A multi-faceted woman, Anu’s client list includes The Met, Asia Society, Hudson Yards, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Waterline Park, and more. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Anu shares how she founded Culture Tree, her new initiative, Food as Culture, and her vision for preserving cultural heritage and raising global citizens! Enjoy!
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“The most important thing is to find someone who is willing to take a chance on you” In this installment of Conversations with Women Who Win, we meet Danielle Naer. Danielle is Senior Fashion Editor at The Editorialist. Based in New York City, Danielle has had quite the dream career in the fashion and media industries, with her work being featured on Vogue.com, Who What Wear, Refinery29, The Zoe Report, and more. A multi-faceted woman, she is also passionate about giving back and empowering others. In this podcast interview, Danielle shares how she built her career, the lessons she learned a long the way, and her favorite fashion trends and must have accessories.
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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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“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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“I see myself as a cultural activist. Kashmiri culture is facing an extinction. Through my work I have tried to bring the Kashmiri language back into the mainstream.” .Today’s woman dreamer, Sunayana Kachroo is an award-winning Poet, Filmwriter, Producer, Lyricist and a Columnist, with a passion for highlighting her Kashmiri culture and heritage in her work. Her work has been screened at many prestigious film festivals like Cannes, MAMI and Austin Film Festival, and shines light on relevant topics around the globe, including women empowerment, love, healing, and more. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her artistic journey and shares details on her upcoming projects. Enjoy!
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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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“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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