Five Must-Watch Female AAPI Comedians - Celebrate AAPI Month with Women Who Win
As we reach the end of Asian-American Pacific Islander month, it’s also important to support Asians in more unconventional fields, such as comedy. With comedy being a traditionally male dominated industry, it's extremely refreshing to find a female Asian comedian in the midst. The next time you’re scrolling through Netflix, try checking out one of these five AAPI Female comedians. While some are more mainstream celebrities and others are more niche stand-up comedians, the one thing all these women have in common is that they’re absolutely hilarious.
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Brown Girl Trauma: How Nisha Patel Built a Platform to Address Mental Health Stigmas in South Asian Communities
“There are many misconceptions about mental health issues in the South Asian community. The goal is to shed light on the toxic cycle that we do not talk about. The way of life for the past generation does not have to be their children’s’ reality.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nisha Patel is a mental health therapist and the founder of Brown Girl Trauma, a platform dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational trauma and family dysfunction in the South Asian community. Since 2017, she has grown the platform to reach approx 70,000 people. We are excited to conclude Mental Health Month this way with her powerful story!
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Morning Meditation: Sangeeta Saxena Shares How We Can Apply Meditation and Spirituality in Our Daily Lives
“Our thoughts drive our actions. Actions produce consequences in due course.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sangeeta Saxena, shares her passionate journey with spirituality and meditation. She introduces key meditation principles and practices we can apply in our daily lives from when we wake up in the morning to when we fall asleep at night. She also reflects on her dedication to serving her community, particularly her inspiring work the Indian Circle of Caring. Interested in embracing meditation in your own life, but not sure where to start? Check out Sangeeta’s story!
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An NYC Female Arts Patron of the Arts to Know: Jaishri Kapoor Shares Her Mission to Empower Emerging Artists
Jaishri is an active supporter at leading art institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera, Newport Jazz Festival, and she is currently the Vice Chair of the Board at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. In this inspiring interview, Jaishri shares her journey with supporting emerging artists, how her cultural roots inspire her artistic vision, and her next big dream. Enjoy her story!
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Be Bold and Brave: Thila Suppiah Shares Essential Conflict Resolution Strategies and Tips for Introverts
“I believe the only person I can control is me. I can control my feelings, emotions, reactions as such I let go of the fact I cannot control others. The first rule is letting go of anything you cannot control.” Today’s woman dreamer, Thila Suppiah, is an expert in people management, with a passion for crucial topics including conflict management. In this informative interview, she shares her top 3 tips to women on resolving conflict in life, how to amplify their voices, and essential guidance to introverts. Enjoy her story!
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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!
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Women in Philanthropy: Sapna Saxena Shares How Young Professionals Can Give Back
“You could say I dream of the day where they don’t give BACK, because they just… give.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sapna Saxena, is a dynamic female venture capitalist and entrepreneur, with a passion for giving back. She is the co-founder of Neel Capital Management. She is also an active philanthropist, working with her family’s philanthropic arm, The Saxena Family Foundation, and a strong supporter of The Akshaya Patra Foundation. In this inspiring interview, she shares her professional and philanthropic journey, her advice to young professionals on getting involved with charities and giving back, and her next big dream. Enjoy!
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Leading the Way for Women in Finance: Punita Kumar-Sinha Shares Her Life's Journey in this Powerful Interview
“Thinking alike isn't always the best way to build a business. And so, I think that's why everybody is now striving to have more women on boards.” Today’s woman dreamer, Punita Kumar-Sinha is a true trailblazer, leading the way for women in finance and business. She was a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone, is a member of CFA Institute, and is on the board of multiple companies around the world. She is frequently featured in the media and at global conferences as an expert commentator on Asian capital markets and women’s issues.
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