Dance Prodigy Krithika Rajkumar on Leveraging Her Law Background to Empower the South Asian Arts Community and Planning an Indian Wedding During Covid
“CAREspaces gave me the opportunity to combine my profession, as an attorney, with my passion, as a Bharatanatyam dancer.” Today’s woman dreamer, Krithika Rajkumar, is quite the multi-faceted woman. A Boston-based lawyer at Global 100 Law Firm Nixon Peabody LLP, Krithika is also a dance prodigy, former Miss Malayalee North America, and the Head of Legal of CARE Spaces, an organization creating safe spaces for the Indian Arts Community. Also a newlywed, we had to ask what her key takeaway was from planning her Indian wedding during Covid. Krithika shares her top learnings from her career, how she combines her passions for arts & law, and how she finds the perfect balance in life.
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Brown in Media: Fareeha Molvi Explores How South Asians are Represented on Screen - Stereotypes, Nuance, and Must-Watch Shows
“The media landscape has changed significantly. Now, there are so many talented Brown creators at all levels of media. I think that has vastly improved the way this community is being seen.” Today’s woman dreamer, Fareeha Molvi, is the founder of Brown in Media. A cultural essayist who has been featured in New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and more, Fareeha built her platform to dig deep into how South Asians are portrayed on screen, covering topics from stereotyping to nuance and characterization. A thought-provoking story, Fareeha shares how she thinks the media landscape has changed for Brown creators, her thoughts on Mindy Kaling’s popular “Never Have I Ever” and the top three t.v. shows out there that she feels represent the Brown community strongly. Enjoy!
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Design Your Dream Home: Top Arab American Luxury Interior Designer Dahlia Mahmood Shares Her Top 5 Easy Home Decor Tips
“From home offices, gyms to bedroom and bathroom sanctuaries… design has become the new “comfort food”. A top influencer in Interior Design, today’s woman dreamer, Dahlia Mahmood, shares her top 5 tips to home decor. A creative spirit, Dahlia started her design entrepreneur career at the age of 17, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and has built her brand of simplicity and elegance. Dahlia addresses impacts of the pandemic on the home design industry, how journey as a young Arab-American woman in the creative space, and her top tips on where to start on any home decor/design project. A must read - enjoy Dahlia’s story below!
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From Lawyer to Artist: Lisa Teo Shares A Day in the Life with a Full-Time Artist Based in Kuala Lampur
“Many people have the impression that all artists do is paint. The reality is that artists are like any other entrepreneur. Not only do I create artwork, I have to create opportunities to get exposure for my work.” Today’s woman dreamer, Lisa Teo, is truly living her dream life as a full-time artist based in Kuala Lampur. Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for an artist? Lisa shares her daily routine (starting with 5 am sun salutations). She provides actionable tips to artists on how to build their brand, how she navigated her career change from law to art, and the key learnings she had from her first solo exhibition at the renowned Gallery 1819 in Singapore. A must read for all creatives, enjoy Lisa’s story!
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'Endorphins' : Rising Electronic Pop Artist Evan Giia Shares Exciting Adventures of her First U.S. Headline Tour
“The ENDORPHINS tour is coming through 6 cities in the US. First stop is Boston at The Sinclair in Cambridge. My goal is to give my fans a boost of ENDORPHINS during the show, leaving them smiling and sweating by the end.” Today’s woman dreamer, Evan Giia, a rising electronic pop artist , is about to kick-off her exciting headline tour. A Brooklyn based musician and Berklee College of Music alum, Evan is one to watch in the music scene! A classically trained opera singer with a passion for electronic and pop music, Evan’s unique sound has garnered 20 million streams on Spotify, and she has performed at top music including Coachella and Firefly. To our Boston women dreamers - do you have plans this weekend? Check Evan’s concert at The Sinclair in Cambridge. Check out Evan’s story and details on the concert in the article!
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The 'Second Act' - How Raksha Soni Left Her Software Engineer Career to Pursue Her Dream of Being an Artist
“A few years ago, I began a second act when I realized I had so much more to contribute and give to the society and world around me. I decided to leave my career and pursue a new journey with my creative passions.” Today’s woman dreamer, Raksha Soni, is a prolific artist, with a passion for making a difference in her community. She shares how she created a second act to her life, in leaving her technology career, and founding Brush & Paisley. An inspiring story about career change, Raksha lives her life by the 3 Cs - creativity, community, and compassion! Enjoy.
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How to Plan Your Dream Vacation During Covid - Eshani Shah Shares Everything You Need To Know for Flights, Tours, Hotels, Dining, and More
“My goal is to run out of pages in my passport as they say.” Today’s woman dreamer Eshani Shah, an avid traveler, recaps on an exciting trip to Greece and Turkey. As the world begins to open up, many of us have been bit by the travel bug, but are also feeling weary, and have many questions in the air. Eshani shares everything you need to know for planning a vacation during the pandemic, from booking tours, Covid testing, air travel, hotel and dining safety precautions to take, and navigating popular tourist hubs! (and of course, she also shares some of the meaningful moments from her trip). Plan your trip with Desire, Determination, Discipline, and Destination in mind!
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Reflecting on our Pandemic Experience - How Mixed Media Artist Niloufer Moochhala Tells Stories Through Found Objects
“I try and break out of the expected is by looking ’outside’ - signage on the streets, an old family photograph, a scenic moment outdoors, an inspiring museum exhibit” This past spring, today’s woman dreamer, Niloufer Moochhala beautifully brought the thoughts and sentiments of her community (town government, front-line workers, small business owners and more) to life through an installation art piece, displayed at Arlington Center. An inspiring mixed media artist with a dynamic career in the creative world, Nilou recieved her MFA from Yale, has been featured in Boston and New York, and has interned at renowned cultural institutions like the Smithsonian and Sotheby’s. Enjoy Nilou’s artistic journey!
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The Puppeteer: "I Am Me" - How Yamina Peerzada Inspires Through Puppetry
“I spent a lot of time (my father and his brother) watching them design, create, and build puppets and then bring them to life through manipulation and performance. The fact that these inanimate objects were brought to life by puppeteers really fascinated me. It was like a magic power.” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Yamina Peerzada. Inspired by her family to puruse the arts, she first joined professional theatre at the young age of 10; and played the lead charecter at the 2nd International Puppet Festival in Lahore. A lifelong creative soul, Yamina shares her exciting life as a performer and her passion for puppetry. Enjoy her story below!
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Dance Along with DFD - Dance Entrepreneur Devika Dhawan on Embracing Your Fusion Identity Through Dance
“My role as the Founder and Director of the academy is a hybrid between a CEO, artistic director, and a school principal.” A big believer in “do it with passion, or not at all”, meet today’s woman dreamer, Devika Dhawan, founder of DFD Academy. A business professional and a passionate dancer, Devika shares how she pursued her MBA and hoe she utilizes her business background and creativity to run her dream dance school, and empower the next generation of dancers to embrace their identities. Enjoy her story, and dance along with her vibrant dance video in the article!
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How to Fuel Your Creative Passions as a Homemaker - Manorama Choudhury on Poetry, Crafting, and Community
Stories are all around us and sometimes when something touches your heart, words start flowing. To me a good poem is one that allows for the reader to become the protagonist of the story and emotions within. Today’s woman dreamer, Manorama Choudhury, a creative soul, shares her wonderful journey as an artist, poet, philanthropist and homemaker. A truly multi-faceted woman, Manorama shares how she finds creative inspiration in her life, her top tips to writing a good poem, and one of her original works! Enjoy her story!
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Statement Style: Leading New York Fusion Jewelry Designer Amrita Singh Shares Her Story
“I started my business in 2003, with the goal of introducing Indian Inspired jewelry to mainstream USA.I wanted to create a look without being too ethnic, something for the global eclectic woman without breaking the bank.” Have you seen Amrita Singh’s Jewelry collection? Today’s woman dreamer, Amrita Singh, is a leading Indian Fusion jewelry designer, with a passion for affordable luxury. A true believer in statement jewelry, Amrita shares her expert tips on the jewelry trends to know this summer, and how to pair your outfits with the right accessories to make a statement and be your best self!
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Din Check Girls - The Exciting Life Behind The Ladies of New England's Premiere Live Bollywood Band
“We all have careers and full time jobs, kids and all those priorities, but our music is what we call our ‘Happy Place’.” Have you ever wondered what the exciting life of being in a band is like? Today’s women dreamers, Anandini Chandra Sekhar and Meenakshi Kulshreshtha, are the women behind New England’s premier Live Bollywood Music Band, Din Check. They share how they found their passions for music, life as women in a band, and how they find time to prioritize their music. A true passion for the music world, for these women dreamers, they write, “music becomes a release, almost a meditation. It's as necessary to our lives as eating and sleeping. When we aren't practicing our music, we feel that something is missing. When we are stressed or sad, music is the best medicine. When something brings you so much balance and joy, you can't help but make time for it in your life.” Enjoy their stories below!
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Wings on My Ankles: A Wanderlust Woman Talks The Joy of Planning The Perfect Vacation, Packing Essentials for Covid, and Her Favorite Adventure
“The best part of any holiday for me is the planning part of it.” Got the travel bug? With the U.S. opening up and summer around the corner, today’s woman dreamer, Nilutpola Sharma, shares her exciting lifelong passion for travel. A wanderlust at heart with wings on her ankles, Nilutpola gets us ready for summer vacation, as she shares her packing essentials (for a safe & healthy vacation), how she plans the perfect trip, and her most memorable travel adventures. She writes, “For me it is always the thirst for the new , the never done before – A country , city, state I never visited, being under a different sky.” Enjoy this Fun Friday story, and let us know in the comments - where will you be traveling to next?
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The Boston Food Scene: Boston Food Journal Blogger Shares Her Go-To Boston Restaraunts
Ready to start dining out again in Boston as the Covid restrictions wind down? Today’s woman dreamer, Brittany DiCapua is the founder of Boston Food Journal, a popular Boston food blog with almost 50 thousand followers. As restaurants are opening up and summer around the corner, Brittany shares her top 3 favorite vegetarian friendly Boston restaurants, a must-try dessert spot, and what she thinks makes the Boston food scene special. Enjoy her story below!
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Finding Happiness: Lifestyle Coach Shalini Arora Kochhar on Life in Monaco, One of the World's Most Beautiful Destinations
“Happiness cannot be based on things or people. It comes from changing your perspective and enjoying the things you have. Then, happiness will become second nature.” Today’s woman dreamer, Happiness Coach Shalini Arora Kochar, comes from the beautiful French Riviera Island, Monaco, and has coached numerous celebrities and executives on how to be happy. Ever wonder what life in Monaco is like, Shalini writes, “Living in Monaco is all that a person can wish for . There’s something for everyone. I call it the rich village. Monaco gives you the choice to live it and love it.” If you are looking to embrace happiness in your daily life, enjoy Shalini’s story below!
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Discovering Yourself: Monisha Vaish Shares Her Journey of Art, Dance, and Self-Love
“I have enjoyed myself on every stage. Over the past few years, my artistic soul has been nourished and has blossomed.” Today’s woman dreamer, Monisha Vaish, shares her exciting journey of self-discovery through the arts. From various acting opportunities at SETU and Hindi Munch, Bollywood and Belly Dancing, and the visual arts, Monisha shares how she fuels her passion for creativity and embraces the true essence of single life. She writes, “At this point, I feel that life is like a blank canvas as I enter this new phase of life; it is up to me to throw color on it and paint the picture I want.” Enjoy her story below!
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Numerology 101: Celebrity Numerologist Michelle Arbeau Shares Everything You Need to Know
“After about 3 months of non-stop number dreams (and writing them down in a notepad on my night table each morning), I began to start digging around for answers and stumbled upon numerology or The Science of Numbers…I actually have the claim-to-fame, so to speak, as the #1 Numerologist in the world.” Interested in numerology? Today’s woman dreamer, Michelle Arbeau, is the numerologist to the stars, working with clients at Chanel, Michael Kors, Big Bang Theory, NBC; She shares the dynamic life story of how she entered the world the science of numbers, how you can calculate your own numerology, and addresses common misconceptions. Enjoy her story!
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Hope Exists: A Powerful Mother-Daughter Journey of Coming Together During Adversity
“Life changed forever for all of us.” Today’s women dreamers, Sonica and Rayna Arya, share their heart-wrenching story as mother-daughter. At the age of 12, Rayna suffered a traumatic brain injury on a school trip. Spending years in treatment around the world, and months in a coma, they share a powerful story of hope, and resilience. They share the importance of family coming together, Sonica’s perspective as a caretaker, and how they are raising awareness of TBI and connecting with families with similar experiences, An empowering mother-daughter duo, we are honored to share their story leading up to this Mother’s Day Weekend!
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Baby @ 40: Sukirti Gupta Talks Balancing Having Children Late in Life with a Full-Time Media Career
“What is success .. for me it is to make a difference to the millions of women that we reach.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sukirti Gupta, has been in the digital world for over 25 years; she is the founder of Sipping Thoughts, and former CEO of one of India’s top media companies, Jagran New Media. With mother’s day coming up, Sukirti shares her journey of having children in her 40s and her exciting life as a woman in media. Enjoy her story below!
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