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Sheroes Unplugged: Former Chief Medical Officer of Biogen Dr. Maha Radhakrishnan Shares Her Story

We are honored to share a special interview with Dr. Maha Radhakrishnan. Most recently, Maha was the Chief Medical Officer at Biogen and prior to that was a Vice President in Sanofi. She is a trailblazer to know in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. In an inspiring conversation with Women Who Win Co-Founder Shaleen Sheth, Maha reflects on her journey transitioning from her role as a physician to the pharmaceutical space, her early journey as Medical student in Russia, and the digital innovation in healthcare she is most excited about. Celebrate Maha’s story with us!

"Sheroes Unplugged": Debbie Shore and Rachana Kulkarni Discuss Share Our Strength, Akshaya Patra USA, and Giving Back

Coming Together for the Cause: Share our Strength Foundation & Akshaya Patra USA. As a part of our Women in Philanthropy Series with Akshaya Patra, we are excited to share this inspiring conversation with two women leaders with a passion for giving back and creating societal change. Debbie Shore is the co-founder of the Share Our Strength Foundation, an organization mission is to end hunger and poverty in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Rachana Kulkarni is an award-winning cardiologist and Board Member of Akshaya Patra USA. In this conversation with Women Who Win, Debbie and Rachana share details on the partnership and synergies between the two organizations, their passion for philanthropy, and their mission to end hunger on a global scale! Check out this inspiring conversation!

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Nirva Patel Shares Her Inspiring Journey as an Animal Rights Activist and Documentary Producer

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Women in Education: Executive Director of KIPP Massachusetts Nikki Barnes Shares Her Vision for Driving Change in Public Education

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Grammys 2023: Annette Phillip Shares Gratitude for Berklee Indian Ensemble Nomination for Best Global Music Album

“Intentional, borderless, and Connecting. With the music I make, I aim to bring people around the world together.” Today’s woman dreamer, Annette Phillip, is a woman to know in the music industry. A versatile vocalist from Kerala, India, Annette is the Artistic Director of Berklee India Ensemble. In this inspiring interview, Annette brings exciting news: The Berklee India Ensemble debut album “Shuruaat” has been nominated for the Grammys in 2023 for Best Global Music Album. She reflects on her journey as a musician, the process of making this record, and shares her gratitude for this momentous achievement! Enjoy her story!

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Cadet Ruby Torres on Using Her Passion for Storytelling to Serve Her Country

“My family inspires me to be a strong woman, to never give up, and to always give my best.” Today’s woman dreamer, Cadet Ruby Torres, is a first-generation American who joined the Army as a public affairs specialist. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cadet Torres reflects on her journey traveling the world with the Army, and how she honors her Hispanic heritage in her daily life. 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!

CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Reshma Kewalramani Reflects on Her Journey as the First Female CEO of a Large Biotech Company

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Women in Philanthropy: Mitzi Perdue Shares Expertise on The Role of Women in Family Business and Food Equality

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Be Intentional in Your Life - Bright Horizons Co-Founder and Boston Foundation Chair Linda Mason Reflects on Her Life’s Journey

“I hope that all people can be empowered to follow the path they want and to be the fullest version of themselves.” Today’s woman dreamer, Linda Mason, is the Chair of Boston Foundation and Co-founder of Bright Horizons, the largest world-wide provider of worksite childcare, early education, and education advising. A true trailblazer, she has been recognized as one of Business Week’s “Best Entrepreneurs,” and in Working Mother Magazine’s “25 most influential working mothers in America.” In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Linda reflects on her journey and what made her the woman she is today (did you know she was a classical pianist?), and her philanthropic mission. Enjoy her story.

Award Winning Journalist Meera Vijayann Talks Women's Safety in India, Me Too Movement, and Encouraging Women to Speak Up

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"Nothing About Us Without Us" - Global Director of Accessibility at Nike Megan Lawrence Shares Her Empowering Story

“It was the support of a group of women I worked with that encouraged me as a disabled women to step into my true self and untimely helped me find my voice.” Today’s woman dreamer, Megan Lawrence, is the Global Director of Accessibility at Nike. Inspired by her own mental health disability, Megan shares her vision for disability inclusion in the workplace, the power of having a support system, and how she finds her work-life balance. Enjoy her inspiring story!

Women In Space: Space Pioneer Renee Frohnert Shares The Future of Space Technology and Exploration for Women

“My overarching goal is to inspire young girls and women to pursue STEM and space. There is a saying “you can’t be what you can’t see.” Today’s woman dreamer, Renee Frohnert a female space pioneer with big dreams. With experience at Lockheed Martin Space and L3Harris Space, she developed spacecrafts for the Department of Defense and other commercial space companies. She was featured as an aerospace engineer on Netflix and continues to promote aerospace and STEM to young girls. A true inspiration, Renee reflects on her journey and her mission to advocate for DEI and gender equality in the space technology industry.

Denella J. Clark Shares Her Leadership Journey: Boston Arts Academy Foundation, Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and the Need for Advocacy

“I am the first Black woman to chair the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of women in its history.” Today’s woman dreamer Denella J Clark is the President of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. A proud Jamaican Immigrant and female activist, Denella started her career in the fashion world, studying at FIT, before she discovered her passion for nonprofits. She believes strongly that all young people must be given the opportunities they deserve to live the life they imagine. She states, “The biggest thing I have learned is that the things you would expect in 2022 to be laws are NOT laws. I see a space where I can advocate for change, for laws that protect all people – women in particular.” A multi-faceted leader, Denella is a true “Women Who Win! Enjoy her story!

How "The Womanologist" Dion Johnson's Facial Disfigurement Inspired Her to Empower Women to 'Unmask", Live Their Best Lives, and Become Leaders

“I realized if I was going to show up for real, I needed to know who I am - FOR REAL. Today’s woman dreamer, Dion Johnson, is a multi-award-winning Women's champion, with a mission to “re-power women” to drive change and embrace who they are. Born with a facial disfigurement, Dion learned at an early age that we have to unmask and show up FOR REAL. Having worked with hundreds of rising women leaders, Dion emphasizes that this is the time to bring influential women to the forefront. She writes, “Womanity is innately powerful, she is gifted, strong, nurturing, intuitive, caring, compassionate fierce and influential. I believe marketplace leadership needs authentic womanity now, like never before, if we are ever going to win the war against some of our most persistent global marketplace predicaments such as inequality, injustice, all forms of “ISMS”, ill-health and indifference.” An inspiring coach and strategic ally, Dion shares her “5 Step Checklist for Change”. for all women. Enjoy her powerful story!

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