“True self-esteem comes from competence, not the other way around.” We are excited to kick-off a new series on Women Who Win, called “Women in Literature - Mother-Daughter Book Reviews.” In this series, Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha bring insightful and candid reviews on books relating to women (strong female protagonists, female authors etc). Gayatri starts us off with a review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”, a New York Times Best check out Gayatri’s review (either in article OR audio format if you are on the go) ! Let us know what book is on your summer reading list in the comments!
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“When I searched on Amazon, I didn’t think see any Indian cookbooks that were truly beginner level. I decided to create my book for lovers of Indian food who are beginners and would therefore need a truly beginner level cookbook. My main goal is to reduce the overwhelm and her mission is to lower the barriers to cooking Indian food at home. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Mish Sen is the creator of popular Instagram food blog, Eats with Mish, and the author of Indian Kitchen Secrets: 52 Easy-to-Make Indian Recipes for Beginners. In this installment of Not Your Average Kitchen, she shares the inspiration behind her platform, reflects on writing her first book, and shares a must-try mango lassi recipe. Enjoy her story!
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“If you want to be a successful in your life, you need to change the way you TALK TO YOURSELF FIRST” Originally from the Czech Republic, today’s woman dreamer, Monika Zampa, left her investment banking career in London to follow her dreams to empower women to be the best version of themselves. In this inspiring interview, she shares the root causes behind why women struggle with confidence, how to overcome negativity and toxic environments, and her favorite place in Amsterdam (her current home city). Enjoy her story!
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“I see a surge in interest in the world of data among females, especially recent college grads .My advice is to get as much variety in experience as possible.” Today’s woman dreamer, Robin Sturgis, is the founder of infoFluency, a data visualization and analytics company. She shares her journey as a woman in big data, and top tips for rising analysts and entrepreneurs. Enjoy her inspiring story!
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“I Am Because We Are. In seeking happiness for others, you will find it in yourself. Do the right thing, try to make it better, keep doing it till you make a difference in the lives of others” - Today’s woman dreamer, Manisha Jain is a community leader to know. She shares her inspiring journey of selfless service that started a ripple of kindness in the community. In 2020, Manisha started the “Sew We Care” initiative that was instrumental in donating close to 25,000 pieces of homemade PPE to local hospitals and organizations in the New England area. Enjoy her story!
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From Malta to Machu Pichu, today’s woman dreamer Bejal Gosai is a traveler at heart, having visited over 60 countries. Bejal is the creator of sustainable blog series, #be-lavie green, where she brings her passions for sustainability and travel together. As we plan our vacations for Summer 2022, Bejal reflects on her adventurous travels. She also shares her top 5 tips on travelling in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner. A must read for every woman with wanderlust, enjoy Bejal’s story!
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Today’s dreamer may be young, but she dreams big! Julia Kerpel spreads her love for sports and STEM to the children in her community. As one the youngest licensed Zumba instructors in the U.S, she encourages personal fitness and creativity to all. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win intern Dia Arora, she shares her mission to integrate her passion for STEM with her fitness practice, providing joint Zumba and STEM craft classes for kids. She exemplifies the ability to combine passions for the greater good and shares advice for others to do the same. As she says, “Anything is possible!” Enjoy her story!
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“I hope that all people can be empowered to follow the path they want and to be the fullest version of themselves.” Today’s woman dreamer, Linda Mason, is the Chair of Boston Foundation and Co-founder of Bright Horizons, the largest world-wide provider of worksite childcare, early education, and education advising. A true trailblazer, she has been recognized as one of Business Week’s “Best Entrepreneurs,” and in Working Mother Magazine’s “25 most influential working mothers in America.” In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Linda reflects on her journey and what made her the woman she is today (did you know she was a classical pianist?), and her philanthropic mission. Enjoy her story.
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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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“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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“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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