“Yoga literally strengthens the mind and body, and a key benefit is profound self-acceptance, which some women especially need.” Today’s woman dreamer, Geeta Vallecha, shares her journey in switching from the corporate world to the practice of yoga. She shares her advice to beginners on how to embrace the practice in their daily lives and some of her favorite positions (like twisting and back bending). Geeta truly reminds us of the real purpose and meaning behind yoga, stating, “My dream is that yoga reaches everyone without losing its real purpose: self-inquiry, balance in life and the pursuit of equality, happiness and oneness, besides health and fitness.” Enjoy her story and tips below!
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“Since my childhood, I used to look at various magazine covers and business interviews of charismatic leaders and aspire to one day have a successful entrepreneur.” Today’s woman dreamer Priti Shah is a fintech entrepreneur to know. Priti is the founder of Payswiff, and is on a mission to revolutionize payment systems. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career including “50 Most Influential Payment Professionals” and “30 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in India. A must read story for women entrepreneurs, Priti shares her advice to women interested in fintech, how she grew Payswiff, and more!
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Have you ever tried goat yoga? Meet today’s woman dreamer, Lainey Morse. She is the Founder/President of Original Goat Yoga, The Goatel & Goat Happy Hour. A big believer of living a life with no regrets, Lainey shares how she started her dream Goat Yoga business, and how the practice helps women with mental health and more! Enjoy her story!
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“‘ 5 Fingers of Fitness ’ is also, a book of many firsts. It is the first Fitness Love Story” Today’s woman dreamer, Bhavna Harchandrai is a fitness influencer to know. She runs the #fitnessfundas studio in Mumbai, and was the first Fitness Instructor to introduce Boot Camp Training, Trampoline Fitness, and Penalty Box Training to India. She shares her journey in publishing her first book, ‘5 FINGERS OF FITNESS’ -the FIRST EVER book in India to use QR codes”, where readers can scan instantly to see exercises demonstrated.” And for Women’s Health Wednesday, Bhavna shares a 2 minute routine, perfect for a mid-day work from home break. Enjoy her story and her workout!
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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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“The key advantage of self-publishing is being able to create the book exactly as you want it. You have the final say on the book cover, the message that you want to convey and how you want to convey it.” Have you ever dreamed of publishing a book? Today’s woman dreamer, Ritu Kapur, shares her exciting journey in getting her first book, Teach Yoga Touch Hearts self-published. A passionate writer and yoga instructor, Ritu was inspired to step out of her comfort zone and put her knowledge to paper. A must read for budding female authors, check out Ritu’s actionable tips to self-publishing!
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“We want young women who will change the world - movers & shakers. We wanted to send the message that women’s education is to be valued.” We are honored to share a powerful conversation with Mr. Jack Meyer. Mr. Jack R. Meyer, Former President and CEO of Harvard Management Company, Chairman Emeritus, Board of Directors of Asian University for Women (AUW) Support Foundation; He speaks on “Women’s Education in Developing Nations”, as the “Silver Bullet” that treats everything. And also the terrific job done by Mr. Kamal Ahmed (Founder of AUW), AUW, the US military, US Universities, and several other groups who have come together to help and continue to help the 148 Afghan female young students who left Kabul in Aug 2021 to re-settle in the US. Mr. Meyer has managed Harvard University’s endowment for over 15 years and the Rockefeller Foundation’s endowment . In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation with Women Who Win host Anita Chitnis, they discuss AUW’s mission, women’s global education, and how we can get involved!
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People with IDDs (intellectual and developmental disabilities) continue to be essentially invisible to the healthcare community, suffering from unique healthcare disparities which have been especially brought to light in the era of COVID-19. However, there are some individuals who have been fighting for the rights of this group for many years. Today’s woman dreamer is Dr. Susan Abend, an internist and endocrinologist who has made it her mission to fix the healthcare disparities for this group, both in clinical practice and through her nonprofit organization, The Right Care Now Project. In this enlightening and powerful conversation with our global Health contributor, Priya Dharampuriya, they discuss her journey with Right Care Now, and how other women can get involved in this crucial initiative. Join us for another Women’s Health Wednesday!
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“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!
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I believe each of us on this planet have an inherent love for nature from the time we're born. I'm yet to come across anyone who doesn't like nature, that's how powerful nature is! It's only a matter of time that we all get to give back something to nature. Today’s woman dreamer, Vidya Venkatesh, is the Director of the Last Wilderness Foundation, an organization leading the way for India’s wildlife conservation. A passionate environmentalist, Vidya shares the most rewarding projects she has worked on, her advice to other women interested in the field, and her dream for India to emerge as a knowledge partner to the rest of the world in the field of Human-Wildlife Coexistence practices. Enjoy her inspiring story!
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“I was so lost in the euphoria of the moment, that I completely forgot my disability. “Today’s woman dreamer Shanti Nair has dealt with a challenging journey with polio, and was wheelchair bound. An adventurous spirit at heart, Shanti moved to the US at a young age to pursue her career and education, and loves trying new activities (sailing, dancing, kayaking etc) despite adversities. In an inspiring interview with one of our host, Anita Chitnis, Shanti shares her experience growing up with polio, and how she seeks to empower others!
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“A friend of mine recently asked me to create a ‘title’ for my career. I decided on ‘The Road Less Traveled’ because I have always done what felt right for me even if it was not what people considered a traditional route - and that is what keeps it interesting.” Today’s woman dreamer, Debbie Millen, is an advisor and the former COO of Globalization Partners, a company enabling businesses to quickly and easily expand across the globe. In this inspiring interview, Debbie shares her drive to work with organizations that “feed her soul”, such as being a board member of the Special Olympics of MA and an advisor to The Commonwealth Institute. An inspiring international business woman, Debbie shares her top tips that every female founder must think about as they scale their businesses globally. Enjoy her insightful story!
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