At the age of twenty-five, former actress, kathak dancer and model Sumaira Ahmed got diagnosed with Neuromyelitis optica, also known as NMO, changing the trajectory of her life. An autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system and causing optic and neural attacks with harsh symptoms, NMO is an incredibly rare disease that alters the lives of those it affects. After being diagnosed, Ahmed found a severe lack of resources, especially mentally, for patients, driving her desire to change the lives of others like her led to the Sumaira Foundation. Using her healthcare background , Ahmed founded the nonprofit as a way to provide resources and mental health support to those with the disease. A true representation of perseverance and determination, Ahmed spoke to Women Who Win intern Naisha Roy about her journey leading the foundation.
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“Integrative medicine is the foundation of how I practice medicine. With my patients, I have the time to understand all of the wellness dimensions. This gives me the opportunity to treat the person and not the disease.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Nicola Finley is a board certified internal medicine physician and also the founder of a boutique consulting practice focusing on workplace wellness, health equity, and women’s health. She has led corporate wellness retreats in world famous locations such as Canyon Ranch, Palm Beach’s The Breakers, and more. In this informative interview, she shares how she built her expertise across the world of healthcare, the role of integrative medicine, and her next big dream.
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“It means the world to me to use our common language, music, to foster stronger relationships with each other and bring happiness into lives, one song at a time.” Today’s woman dreamer, Chithra Ramakrishnan has had a lifelong passion for South Indian Classical Music, which eventually inspired her to found ShruthiUK, a non-profit organisation intent on making the South Indian Arts more accessible in the Western world. In this interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on her journey in the music world, and how music teaches us about concepts like unity, tolerance, and connection. Enjoy!
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2022 has proven a challenging year for job seekers. Due to the economic volatility, many companies have instituted hiring freezes and layoffs. Today’s woman dreamer, Kera Fonseca, is the creator of The Hiring Circus, an online platform bringing key advice in a “humorous” and light-hearted way on Youtube and Tik Tok for job seekers. In this interview with Women Who Win, Kera reflects on her own career journey and setbacks, and shares her top 5 actionable tips on finding your dream job in today’s economy. Enjoy!
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“Read a lot! Unless you read, you cannot become a good writer. Books have been wonderful teachers for me.” Today’s woman dreamer, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a woman to know in the arts & literature world. She has published 20 books including Palace of Illusions and The Last Queen, and her short stories have been published in The New Yorker, Vogue etc. She is also dedicated to giving back. We are excited to share this inspiring interview in our Women in Philanthropy series, in collaboration with Akshaya Patra. Enjoy!
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“No, I’m not choosing him or you. I’m choosing me.” Happy Friday! We are excited to share the second installment of our mother daughter book review series, a series written by Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha Aryan. For today’s installment, Aneesha thoughtfully reviews “The Selection”, a a young adult novel by Kiera Cass. It is the first in a five-book series, followed by The Elite, The One, The Heir and The Crown. Hope you enjoy!
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“Being disciplined will win over being motivated.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nandini Kashyap, is a pharma scientist, content creator, fitness enthusiast, and pageant winner (Ms. India New England 2021). Quite a multi-faceted woman! For this week’s Women’s Health Wednesday, Nandini reflects on her career in pharma, her weight loss journey, and how pageantry helped her learn to live authentically and say yes to opportunities. We are excited to share her inspiring story!
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