“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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“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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“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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“I often like to say, Ayurveda is the complete user manual of the game of life, where all guidelines and resources to live a wholesome life reaching one’s full potentials, can be found” In honor of Ayurveda Day 2021 (coming this Tuesday, 11/2), today’s woman dreamer, Pratibha Shah, an internationally renowned expert in the field shares how she discovered her passion for Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest holistic (“whole-body”) healing systems. A vast and exciting field, Pratibha shares how she is bringing ayurvedic practice outside of India, and her perspectives on how we can incorporate Ayurveda into our daily lives, particularly in food, sleep, and our discipline. A must-read piece for Ayurveda Day 2021!
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“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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“The customary female approach is to work as hard as possible and trust you’ll get noticed instead, but we need to claim our achievements and stop expecting others to notice. Speaking up about what you contribute and why you’re capable does not make you selfish, it signals that you are READY to RISE.” Meet today’s woman dreamer Neeta Jayaraman, the Director of F-15 International Programs at Bae Systems. A dynamic, multi-faceted woman, she also coaches local sports teams (basketball, softball and more) Neeta shares her career journey as a woman in the aerospace industry, growing up as an Indian-American, and why she believes it is important for young girls to pursue athletics. She reminds us to learn from failure, be authentic, and not worry about what other people think! Enjoy her story!
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“My long-term goal is to make myself unemployable because sexual violence is a thing of the past.” As this month is domestic violence awareness month, today’s woman dreamer, Elizabeth Brady, is the Interim Executive Director of the ARRIVE Center at SUNY. (State University of New York) A true leader in sexual assault prevention, she has consulted for the U.S. Navy, has developed several programs including SUNY’s Got Your Back and SUNY SPECTRUM- the nation’s largest conference dedicated to sexual and interpersonal violence prevention and response against members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and raised over 5 million in funding for prevention and response programs. A must read piece for every woman, Elizabeth shares her expertise on how women can stay safe and protect each other on college campuses, the biggest learnings of her career, and her next big dream.
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“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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“Makan started because we were hungry for more. Specifically, more Malaysian food.” Join us for another installment of our global recipe series, Not Your Average Kitchen. Today’s women dreamers, Sue and Kate, co-founders of Makan Malaysia, bring mouth-watering, must try Malaysian recipes. Makan means 'eat' in Malay, and together they have set out to share Malaysia's history, art and culture through food! They also share two recipes (also vegetarian friendly) for a savory Sambalicious Curry, and a delicious Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) Looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend, enjoy their story!
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“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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“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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“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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A computer engineer by education, today’s woman dreamer California-based entrepreneur, Anupama Vaid, is the Founder and President of ParentSquare, a leading education technology platform aiming to better connect schools with families, thus improving student outcomes and school success. Inspired by her own kids’ education, Anupama shares her entrepreneurial journey in the education technology space. From pitching to schools and winning their interest advice to women tech founders, and her dream to bring the platform to all schools in America, we are excited to bring this inspiring and informative female founder story, hosted by the lovely Tamanna Raisinghani! Enjoy!
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“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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“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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Approximately 10% of women in the U.S. are married as minors, according to Child USA in 2020, the majority being young women with adult males. Today, we bring a powerful and informative conversation with Kay Khan (State Representative of Newton MA and Chair of the Committee on Children, Families, and Disabilities), where she shares her inspiring work on the proposed bill to ban child marriage in Massachusetts. Moderated by our host Dr. Rollie Lal, professor at George Washington University and Co-Chair of GARNET (Global Affairs and Religion Network), they discuss the plan for the bill, the long term impacts of child marriage, the role of religion and more! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Women Who Win.
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“When there are not enough women at the top it’s a result of one of two things – either women are not as good as men or the system is holding them back. So if you believe that men and women are created equal, inequality must be due to an uneven playing field for women” Voted Top 10 Women to Watch in YMag 2019, today’s woman dreamer. Anneli Blundell, known as the “Professional People Whisperer” shares her expert advice to women on how to leverage their interpersonal intelligence, and how to build effective relationships with male allies and men in the workplace. Enjoy Anneli’s story below!
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“When I was 9, I was asked to write a fantasy story for a creative writing assignment. My teacher scribbled a note in the margins; “You have a gift. Don’t give up on it.” Today’s woman dreamer, Vishakha Darbha is an Associate Audio Producer at the New York Times, where she worked on their flagship podcast, “The Argument”. A multi-media journalist inspired by the conversations around her, Vishakha brings her creative voice to the journalism world in exciting projects such as “Comedy in Quarantine”. A must-read piece for aspiring journalists -she shares her career journey , and the expectations vs. reality in a media career!
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