Shake to Win: How Serial Entrepreneur Emily Cheung is Using Technology to Connect Cultures around the World
“I am a vivid traveller, I have travelled to over 52 countries and 220 cities, and I love the cultural diversity globally.” Today’s woman dreamer, Hong Kong based serial entrepreneur Emily Cheung, is on a mission to use technology for good. She is the founder of Shake to Win, a travel technology platform connecting authentic places and cultural experiences around the world. Most recently, she is also the co-founder of Appreciator.io, an experiential platform collaborating with art institutions and brands for heritage preservation, through NFT creation, digital art, immersive experiences and more. A creator at heart, Emily reflects on her journey in starting multiple ventures, balancing it all, and shares her top 10 tips for every female entrepreneur. She writes, “Don't be afraid of failure; failure is where you can rise again with your innovation.” We are excited to share her story on Women Who Win!
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Reinventing Yourself: Rita Advani Shares Journey in Business Leadership and Giving Back
“I lead by example. Listening to diverse voices including those at the bottom of the ladder because they often have the best and freshest ideas!” Today’s woman dreamer, Rita Advani, is a business leader and philanthropist to know. She started her journey pursuing her MBA in Calcutta, where she was one of the only women in the class, and has served in leadership roles and boards across multiple organizations in her career. In her Women Who Win interview, Rita shares the key moments of her journey, her leadership style, and her dedication to giving back. We are excited to share her story this Season of Giving. Enjoy!
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Mission Unstoppable: Joan Misner Reflects on Exciting Journey as a Female Aerospace Engineer at NASA
“One of my mottos in life is “Network to Get Work”. Today’s woman dreamer, Joan Misner is a mission integration engineer at NASA. A Florida native, Joan was a first-generation college graduate originally from Puerto Rico and is passionate about increasing representation in STEAM career paths. An inspiring innovator, she shares “I still pinch myself thinking that I get to launch rockets and spacecraft to space that explore not only our planet, but other planets as well.” In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Joan reflects on her recent experience on hit CBS show Mission Unstoppable, which highlights fascinating female innovators who are on the cutting edge of science. She also notes her top three pieces of advice to young women in their careers, and what excites her most about the future of women in space technology. A must read - enjoy!
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Women in Literature - An Insightful Review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
“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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Women's Health Wednesday: Dr. Shyla Shrinath Shares Her Journey as a Physician and Key Health Tips for All Women
“I must say that being a doctor is who I am and I'm never happier than when I'm caring for patients and solving some medical mystery or helping family and friends sort out their medical issues. Despite its many challenges, medicine is truly a calling and I'm so very happy to have this skill.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Shyla Shrinath, is a Boston-based phyician, currently working at Atrius Health. For this week;s Women’s Health Wednesday, Shyla reflects on her personal professional journey, from growing up in Bengalore to what inspired her to become a doctor. She also shares key tips on how to manage your health, and her advice to budding women doctors. Enjoy!
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Bhavna's Kitchen: From Top Food Influencer to Nutrition Expert, Bhavna Patel Shares her Journey
“The thali is being replaced by instant take-aways. The fast lifestyle, the boom in the food processing industry has disabled people and made them nutritionally lazy.” Today’s woman dreamer, Bhavna Patel, returns to Women Who Win, to share her recent journey in studying nutrition and in educating her audience on healthy eating and lifestyle. With her creative spin on traditional and fusion Indian dishes, she has built an audience of millions of viewers around the world across social media with her simple, fun, and eclectic recipes. She also shares her must-try poha recipe, and her key kitchen essentials. Enjoy!
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Why We Need More Women in Healthcare Venture Capital: An Inspiring Interview with Coyote Ventures Founder Jessica Karr
“I don’t as much look at “trends” but instead what are some of the largest problems that need to be solved. There is no shortage when it comes to women’s health and wellness.” Today’s woman dreamer, is the Founder & General Partner of Coyote Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund investing in women’s health and wellness. Starting her career as one of the first employees at Impossible Food, Jessica is on a mission to solve complex problems and bring women to the forefront of innovation. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her career journey, the future of women in VC, and her next big dream. Enjoy!
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The Millennial Kitchen: Tanvi Shah Talks Cooking for a Cause Through Akshaya Patra Partnership
“The first thing I learned is that healthy food is actually delicious” Today’s woman dreamer, Tanvi Shah is a woman to know in the food space. She co-authored cookbook “The Millennial Kitchen” with her daughter, Mira. She is dedicated to healthy eating and creating unique recipes that others can seek inspiration from in their own kitchens. Dedicated to “cooking for the cause”, the proceeds of the Millennial Kitchen are supporting Akshaya Patra. In her Women Who Win interview, Tanvi reflects on the inspiration behind the book, her recent feature in Nasdaq, and she shares 2 must try hearty fall recipes! Enjoy
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Cadet Ruby Torres on Using Her Passion for Storytelling to Serve Her Country
“My family inspires me to be a strong woman, to never give up, and to always give my best.” Today’s woman dreamer, Cadet Ruby Torres, is a first-generation American who joined the Army as a public affairs specialist. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cadet Torres reflects on her journey traveling the world with the Army, and how she honors her Hispanic heritage in her daily life. Enjoy!
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Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Mother - Mansi Modi Balances It All
“Fashion trend for fall 2022 - sequins sequins and sequins!! Shiny paillettes are back and they’re everywhere, literally. “ Today’s woman dreamer Mansi Modi consistently advocates for confidence, sustainability, and the power of support from family. She started her brand “Geometrix Fashion Hut”, while taking care of a newborn baby, and is now displaying her work in New York and Paris Fashion weeks. In this inspiring interview with our intern Dia Arora, Mansi Modi reminds us what it means to be a #dreamcatcher as she turns her passion for fashion into a business and platform for advocacy.
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The College Series: Narrowing Your List of Top Choice Schools, Early Admissions, and More
“Ask yourself; “If I got in, would I regret not going?” As brutal as it is, the college application process only happens once in people’s lives.” With college application deadlines coming up, we are excited to share the second installment of our “College Admissions for Women” series. For this installment, we bring 3 expert perspectives on the topic “how do you narrow down your list of top choice schools”. A multi-perspective piece, we asked Naisha Roy, a freshman at NYU, Shivani Shah, an experienced sophomore at Babson, and Anya Ilkys, a seasoned college advisor and founder of College Starpoint for their thoughts on the following questions. Each unique perspective sheds its own light on how to navigate the application list and answers some of the most common doubts about the process. A must read for students and families with college planning on the horizon!
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Women's Health Wednesday: Sumaira Ahmed Reflects on Life-Changing Health Journey with NMO
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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