Explore our Latest Stories from Inspiring Women Around the Globe
"Being a sapphic woman is not a themed night; it's just what our community is." Today’s woman dreamer, Thais Rocha shares her incredible innovative journey to creating Boston's only Lesbian Bar: Dani's Queer Bar in Back Bay, Boston with Women Who Win contributor Serena Arora. In this profile, Thais describes the need for this institution, and her vision behind it. A place where “everyone is welcome”, we are excited to share this new spot in Boston in honor of Pride Month!
Read More“Women are a minority in this field, and Indian women are a minority within this minority. One of the most shocking statistics that comes out of this field is that 75% of women architects are single, married but childless, divorced, and single parents.’ Today’s woman dreamer, Ratna Dalal was an award winning architect for over 10 years before she decided to make the leap to other creative ventures. Before working on her five-star-rated books The Watercolor of Life, Nature Inspired Creativity and From Passion to Products, she had worked on architecture in the fields of healthcare, retail, hospitality, and residential design. Today, Dalal continues to write and create floral designs for her store on Zazzle. Ratna’s Seasonal Art takes inspiration from the natural flora and fauna of the changing landscape and translates it to mugs, shirts, bags and more through watercolor. Dalal also regularly posts on her blog, Creative Joys, where she talks about the latest florals that are on her mind. Her current obsession? Yellow Magnolias, which she describes as “heaven on earth.” Dalal hosts events and book talks in her hometown in Massachusets where she discusses what inspires her and the motivation behind her books. She spoke to Women Who Win about making the leap from architecture to art, finding inspiration, and more. We are excited to share her story!
Read More“We need to strive together in our journey against breast cancer by coming out of the stigma, awkwardness, and taboo of using the word Breast and fight Breast Cancer with dignity!” Today’s woman dreamer, is the Founder and President of Breast Cancer Hub (BCH), a Guidestar Platinum Top-rated 501(c) nonprofit foundation educating global populations on breast cancer. Originally inspired by her father’s side of the family who was tirelessly serving patients in Assam India, and her mother’s side who were always helping their community, she has 22+ years of experience in Research, Teaching, and Mentoring undergraduate & Ph.D. candidates in the field of Genetics, and Cancer. A must read article - thank you Lopa for sharing your story!
Read More“I have learned to hold on to that hope and fight even if sometimes the cost is bidding goodbye to your home and memories of your lifetime!” Today’s woman dreamer, Shweta Rathore is an Immigration Law Clerk with expertise in Asylum and Removal defenses (Domestic violence clients and women persecuted under Caste and religious inclinations). A 2022 LLM graduate of University of San Francisco, CA, Shweta previously was an Attorney in India, where she worked for many Pakistani Refugee young girls and women entering India. Currently, she is working as an Immigration Law Clerk for a prestigious Immigration Law firm in San Francisco, California. She is shaping her career by working in her dream job sector and her motto stands clear “being compassionate and empathetic is futile if we don’t practice it in real life”
Read More“India has finally stepped into the field of preventive health care in the last decade and thanks to social media, the need for awareness has increased. I personally feel that the importance of lifestyle, hormones and sexual health is found to be less discussed in India.“ Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Sheetal Sabharwal is a dedicated OBGYN with over 22 years of experience. With a passion for improving and innovating women’s healthcare in India, she shares her perspective on the key women’s health issues in India today, her journey with pioneering water birthing in India, and her next big dream! Join us for this informative Women’s Health Wednesday!
Read More“Mom, I don’t have any of your recipes for when I go away on my own. I am going to miss your cooking and our family dinners probably most of all.” The format of a “cookbook” took shape in my head over the next few weeks” Today’s woman dreamer, Amy Matuza, is the author of Food for Thought: Twenty Minute Recipes from Mom. Based in Andover Massachusetts, She is quite the multi-faceted woman, with experience as a concert pianist, lawyer, strategic business consultant, and Mount Kilimanjaro summiter and more. In this interview, she shares how her children inspired the book, and two of the must-try recipes [including a vegetarian Chili with cornbread] Enjoy!
Read More“Things that are meant for you won't pass you by. Pursue your passion until it happens” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonya Venugopal is a talented actress who made her Broadway debut in Life of Pi, an Epic Tale of Endurance + Hope based on a best-selling novel. Sonya reflects on her decision to move to NYC to pursue her acting career, her Indian-American and Italian heritage, and her hope for more representation for Indians on Broadway and mainstream theatre. We are excited to share her dynamic journey, Enjoy!
Read More“After having my own kids, I realized that there was a critical need for real, authentic and accurate depiction of South Asian culture and practices in children’s programming and education.” Today’s woman dreamer, Anu Sehgal is the founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, a platform aiming to provide South Asian children with the opportunity to learn about and be proud of their South Asian Culture. Based in New York, Anu holds an MBA from Yale, and is an entrepreneur, marketer, and a children’s book author. A multi-faceted woman, Anu’s client list includes The Met, Asia Society, Hudson Yards, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Waterline Park, and more. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Anu shares how she founded Culture Tree, her new initiative, Food as Culture, and her vision for preserving cultural heritage and raising global citizens! Enjoy!
Read More“The most important thing is to find someone who is willing to take a chance on you” In this installment of Conversations with Women Who Win, we meet Danielle Naer. Danielle is Senior Fashion Editor at The Editorialist. Based in New York City, Danielle has had quite the dream career in the fashion and media industries, with her work being featured on Vogue.com, Who What Wear, Refinery29, The Zoe Report, and more. A multi-faceted woman, she is also passionate about giving back and empowering others. In this podcast interview, Danielle shares how she built her career, the lessons she learned a long the way, and her favorite fashion trends and must have accessories.
Read More“Sometimes it's hard to know which qualities really define you, and which ones have been affixed to you by others so many times that you actually begin to believe them and claim them as your own.”” Happy Friday! We are excited to share the next 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 “They Wish They Were Us”, a a young adult novel by Jessica Goodman. A must read, this is a murder mystery as well as a story of social status and modern gender roles.
Read More“It is my desire to introduce to the U.S. my family’s clothing designs from Delhi, by working with the customers in refining and designing the dresses to their complete satisfaction. My aim is to make Chhabra Bridal Wear the boutique to go for Indian Clothing in the Boston area.” We are excited to share the story of today’s woman dreamer, Vyjayanti Chhabra. She is the founder of Chhabra Bridal in Cambridge Massachusetts. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares her journey in the Indian fashion business, Indian fashion trends to watch, and some of the celebrities around town she’s dressed. A must read - enjoy her story!
Read MoreWe are so excited to share the story of today’s woman dreamer, Yasmin Padamsee Forbes. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, she is currently the Executive Director of the Asian American Commission of Massachusetts. A changemaker at heart, she has served in senior leadership roles with non-profits and the United Nations in Papua New Guinea, India, Myanmar, and the United States. She shares her inspiring journey and the vision for the upcoming unity dinner on May 6th! Check out her amazing story!
Read More“There is no “one right way” to do beauty anymore which is incredible. There’s a tutorial for everything! You can learn from an 8 year old or an 80 year old. You can learn from a drag queen and a dermatologist. It’s the ultimate “choose your own adventure.” Today’s woman dreamer, Parul Sharma, is an Associate Creative Director at Sephora. Growing up in India, Parul has always had a strong passion for the creative business. In this exclusive interview with Women Who Win, Parul shares a day in her life at Sephora, the exciting trends around diversity & representation in beauty, her must-have makeup product, and how she unwinds with the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Check out her inspiring story!
Read MoreThe HR Business Summit brings industry leaders to share their expertise on key topics, including Diversity & Inclusion, Empowering your team, Leading in a Virtual Environment, Retention, Leadership, and more. Today’s woman dreamer, Natalia Markelova, is the creator of the event and CEO of World Influencers LLC. Originally from Russia, Natalia has travelled and lived all over the world, and has a strong passion for networking. Check out Natalia’s story and upcoming/details for the summit in the article!
Read More“I have had an amazing journey from being a medical doctor to a beauty queen (Mrs India South Africa), influencer, public figure, and brand ambassador of various non-profit organisations (Heart and Stroke Foundation, Smile Foundation South Africa).” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Dr. Saumya T Gautam [Mrs. India South Africa] has is on a mission to uplift women around the globe. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her powerful journey in Pageantry, Healthcare, and Giving Back to the Global Community.
Read More“That's her: The feminine woman. She wanders through her life with ease, her amazing career, her relationships, her glow, happiness & health will follow her. She attracts opportunities and people like a magnet. Her life just flows." Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Christina Jerger is a Female Embodiment & Femininity Coach and is on a mission to help women embrace their feminine side. She shares her joureny with global contributor, Khushee Nanavati in this article.
Read More“Negotiating as a woman is tough. Negotiating as a desi woman – even tougher? Maybe not tougher, but definitely with its unique challenges.” Today’s woman dreamer, Zafreen Farishta, a startup professional and salary negotiation strategist. She is the creator of The Pay We Deserve and a tireless advocate for gender pay equity. In this thought-provoking article, Zafreen explores the question “Is it harder to negotiate as a desi woman?”
Read More“I embarked on my very first expedition to a place which can be as remote as it is tropical; Madagascar. I got onto my flight for Madagascar with little to no expectation of what I was heading into.” Today’s woman dreamer, Tanya Saigal, is a Brand Developer at Nomadic Road. With degrees in Astrophysics and Archaeology, she is passionate and curious about the world around her. In this interview with our global contributor, Khushee Nanavati, Tanya shares details her latest expedition to Madagascar, and where she dreams of travelling next. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to Madagascar? A must read for all travelers, check out Tanya’s story [and some exciting pictures from her trip!]
Read More“ You should be fearless in starting life from scratch.” Today’s woman dreamer, Priyadarshini Inman, is passionate about dance, music, and culture; she is the Founder & Artistic Director Nritya Dhwani Cultural Foundation. In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, she gets candid on her journey with overcoming adversity, and recovering from an abusive marriage. An inspiring woman, she shares her advice to women on starting over with strength and resilience. We are honored to share this story.
Read MoreBefore sustainable clothing began trending a few years ago, some designers had already noticed the irreversible impact fast fashion had on our environment – and Shubhra Bhattacharya Chandra is one of them. In 2008 — after an extensive fashion education at the National Institute of Fashion Technology and Michigan State University, as well as years of experience working with prominent fashion companies — she founded her sustainable fusion fashion company, Shubrah. She repurposes the rich, cultural garments of India such as saris and other textiles into her designs, mitigating some of the wastage of today’s fast-paced fashion world. In addition to fashion entrepreneurship, she is also a singer, Broadway fanatic, mother, and college advisor. She loves working with women to showcase their talents and encouraging them to enter the arts. She spoke with Women Who Win on her inspirations and journey.
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