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Sports Pioneer and Soccer Player Madiha Naz Jakhro Reflects on Why Play is Just as Important as Work

“I am part of a community where girls traditionally live lives defined by boundaries. Now my aim is to encourage more generations of amazing children. I need to empower every girl in my community.” Today’s dreamer is Madiha Naz Jakhro, Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup representative and a trailblazer for girls’ right to play sports in her country. While maintaining an incredibly successful football career, Jakhro also founded the Al-Mehran Women Academy in Thatta, Pakistan. She hopes to pioneer a culture where sports are inculcated in women at a young age, and the academy is a stepping stone towards that. She’s also the head coach at Right to Play, an organization that emphasizes the importance of sports and play in childhood development. Read her take on why playing sports is about more than just the game!

Women in Tech: Vaneela Khatri Reflects on Making History as the Youngest Member of BNY Mellon's Tech Team

“I decided to learn about the C coding language from YouTube. I fell in love with it and decided to be a software developer one day. Today’s woman dreamer, Vaneeli Khatri is a passionate technologist with a mission to mentor and empower other women in technology. She shares her journey from first learning how to code to becoming the youngest member of BNY’s technology team. She also reflects on her role as a mentor for Anita B, and the importance of being confident in yourself and your abilities as you navigate gender biases and inequity. Enjoy her story!

The United Nations Association's Youth Platform - Trailblazer Hafiza Samath Shares Her Journey as a Youth Activist

“There will be a thousand people having different opinion than you but if you truly believe in your stance , you don’t have to be afraid to share it!” Today’s woman dreamer Hafiza Samath is named as one of the world’s top changemakers by the UN Foundation's UNITE 2030, and the recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award from Education 2.0 Dubai for being a trailblazer in the field of education. Her dedicated journey as an activist took off in 2020 and she currently sits as the advisor for United Nations Association Youth Platform, United Kingdom (UNA-YP). Further, she is currently writing a book for a local women and migrant rights organisation where she writes on survivor stories and amplifying their struggles to catalyse a movement of solidarity.A young trailblazer to know, Hafiza reflects on her career to date, how she hopes to inspire other youth around the world, and her next big dream!

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!

Conversations with Women Who Win: Danielle Naer Shares Exciting Journey as a Leading NYC Fashion Editor

“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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