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Sports Pioneer and Soccer Player Madiha Naz Jakhro Reflects on Why Play is Just as Important as Work

“I am part of a community where girls traditionally live lives defined by boundaries. Now my aim is to encourage more generations of amazing children. I need to empower every girl in my community.” Today’s dreamer is Madiha Naz Jakhro, Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup representative and a trailblazer for girls’ right to play sports in her country. While maintaining an incredibly successful football career, Jakhro also founded the Al-Mehran Women Academy in Thatta, Pakistan. She hopes to pioneer a culture where sports are inculcated in women at a young age, and the academy is a stepping stone towards that. She’s also the head coach at Right to Play, an organization that emphasizes the importance of sports and play in childhood development. Read her take on why playing sports is about more than just the game!

Women's Health Wednesday: Director at Astrazeneca Aarti Sawant Reflects on Rewarding Career Journey in Pharmacology

“Leadership is not about titles, its about positively impacting your teams’ goals and helping your organization/s bring out the best in yourself and others. Whenever opportunity arises, practice giving back.” Born and raised in Mumbai. today’s woman dreamer, Aarti Sawant, is a Director at Astrazeneca, and has extensive pharmacology experience, previously at Pfizer for 15 years. In her Women Who Win interview, Aarti reflects on her journey, including how her grandfather’s health challenges inspired her early interest in healthcare, essential leadership advice, the empowered women she admires, and her next big dream to start a non-profit organization for a rare subtype of Parkinson disease called PSP (Parasupranuclear palsy) in memory of her father. An inspiring woman to watch in healthcare, we are excited to share her story for Women’s Health Wednesday!

Crafting Tomorrow's Brand Stories: A Day in the Life of Abhilasha Shukla, Communications Leader at Cummins India

“The synergy of human creativity and AI-powered tools is unlocking new possibilities in brand storytelling". Today’s woman dreamer, Abhilasha Shukla, Communications Leader at Cummins India, is a passionate storyteller. Born in Kanpur and having grown up Lucknow, her penchant for communication blossomed during her early years when she started submitting articles to The Times of India’s city edition. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares her career journey, a day in her life as a communications leader, and the five key trends everyone must know in crafting their brand’s story. Enjoy!

Chief of Optometry at Atrius Health Dr. Vandhana Sharda Reflects on Her Healthcare Leadership Journey

“After learning about the human body, the complexity of the eye, and understanding how important the sense of sight is in how we navigate the world, I found myself in optometry.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Vandhana Sharda is the Chief of Optometry at Atrius Health. For Women’s Health Wednesday, she reflects on her healthcare journey, from starting in academia to learning how to navigate leadership. She details the importance of eye screenings and tests for diabetes patience, and shares key advice on how we can protect our eyes when using digital screens. Enjoy her inspiring story!

Reaching Your Family's Financial Goals: Preeti Tandon Shares Her Rewarding Journey in Private Banking at J.P. Morgan

“My next big dream is to empower women with financial literacy and independence. As a divorced mother of two, I understand firsthand the importance of financial knowledge, particularly for women who may have traditionally played a more passive role in managing household finances.” With nearly 25 years of experience and expertise, today’s woman dreamer, Preeti Tandon is Vice President - Private Banking at J.P Morgan, where she works closely with individuals, entrepreneurs and families to help them plan for the financial futures they desire. In her Women Who Win interview, Preeti reflects on her career journey, from growing up in Mumbai to the Big 4 Accounting World and eventually realizing her passion for working with people and families. She shares key advice for the 2024 market, and what you should know about sustainable investing. Enjoy her story!

Business - FinancialWomen Who Win News DeskFebruary 25, 2024this week, THIS WEEK

From Pediatric Pioneer to Pfizer Trailblazer: Dr. Jyoti Ramakrishna's Journey with Breaking the Glass Ceiling

“When I was recruited as Chief of Pediatric GI at the Tufts Floating Hospital for Children, it was indeed a proud moment; I broke the glass ceiling as a woman serving as chief of my specialty in the Boston area.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Jyoti Ramakrishna is a renowned pediatrician. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on how she overcame obstacles such as gender biases in her professional journey, navigating her mid-career switch from pediatric gastroenterology to Pfizer, advice for families on selecting the right pediatrician, and the women in her life that made her who she is today. She writes, “I have come across many strong women over the years. Especially I have 2 aunts, one on each side of the family, who have always been there for me ever since I lost my mother. One is a PhD and the other an MD. Both my grandmothers were also very strong women. Any time I feel like complaining about my life I think of my grandmothers and kick myself.” We are excited to share her story for Women’s Health Wednesday!

women in healthcareWomen Who Win News DeskFebruary 6, 2024this week, THIS WEEK, HPC - Healthcare

Women in Tech: Vaneela Khatri Reflects on Making History as the Youngest Member of BNY Mellon's Tech Team

“I decided to learn about the C coding language from YouTube. I fell in love with it and decided to be a software developer one day. Today’s woman dreamer, Vaneeli Khatri is a passionate technologist with a mission to mentor and empower other women in technology. She shares her journey from first learning how to code to becoming the youngest member of BNY’s technology team. She also reflects on her role as a mentor for Anita B, and the importance of being confident in yourself and your abilities as you navigate gender biases and inequity. Enjoy her story!

Road Concierge: Entrepreneur Lisa Morris Shares Her Journey in Broadway, Film, TV, and Philanthropy

business - entrepreneurWomen Who Win News DeskJanuary 21, 2024this week, THIS WEEK, HPC - Arts, Web Page - Arts & Culture

“Dance is a Way of Life” Mouli Pal Reflects on Her Journey in Sharing Odissi Dance Across Boston

“I have been teaching and performing for over two decades but believe that I am yet to achieve the vision I have of myself as a dancer. This makes my journey truly exciting!” Today’s woman dreamer, Mouli Pal is a talented Odissi dancer, a captivating performer, dedicated teacher, choreographer and cultural ambassador. She has received several awards and grants from Mass Cultural Council and New England Foundation for Arts. In her Women Who Win story, she shares her passion for bringing the beauty of Odissi to Boston, taking inspiration from the nature surrounding her, and her next big dream!

Women Who Win News DeskJanuary 14, 2024this week, THIS WEEK, HPC - Arts, Web Page - Arts & Culture

The Right Mindset for Music: Carnatic Singer Mytreyi Shastry on the Discipline and Rhythm of Music and Life

Arts - MusicWomen Who Win News DeskDecember 19, 2023this week, THIS WEEK

"Dance for a Cause': Ekta Jain Shares Journey in Creating Her Dance Academy and Passion for Community Service

“I believe in ‘Community First’ philosophy and promote ‘Dance for a cause’. Anyone can dance but it’s meaningless if it does not bring true happiness and wellbeing around us.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ekta Jain, is the founder of Ekta Dance Academy. From kathak to bollywood, salsa to hip-hop, Ekta has been a passionate dancer for many years. Outside of her dance career, she embodies a “community-first” mindset, actively working with numerous community organizations like ISW, SEWA, and more. As we enter the season of giving, we are excited to share her inspiring story!

Arts - EntertainmentWomen Who Win News DeskDecember 6, 2023this week, THIS WEEK

The Key to Success in a Fast-Paced Business: Managing Director of “MeJuvante” Ankita Rishabh Shares Her Leadership Journey

“Never say never to continuous learning, this is the key to stay ahead in this fast paced business environment.” Ankita Rishabh is Managing Director at MeJuvante, an Indo-German Company that actively supports the India-EU Business Corridor. She is recognized as one of the top three women in HR and is a champion for diversity and inclusion. In her interview with Women Who Win, she shares her leadership journey as a Managing Director, how her academic background at Bangalor University influenced her career, and how a willingness to learn is crucial to success in a fast-paced venture. Enjoy!

Business - CommunicationsWomen Who Win News DeskDecember 3, 2023this week, THIS WEEK

Miss India New England Pageant: State Director Ruchika Arora Shares Details on Upcoming Event and How She Aims to Empower Young Women

Arts - FashionWomen Who Win News DeskNovember 22, 2023

Find Your Voice: Laura Rudnyánszky Shares Her Vision for Empowering Women in Romania

CMaker - Empower WomenWomen Who Win News DeskOctober 31, 2023this week, THIS WEEK

Empowerment Through Education: Irum Kousar Shares Unconventional and Resilient Journey and Mission to Educate Young Girls

“Growing up in a rural area where girls' education was not widely encouraged, my journey to becoming an Academic Writer and Educator was far from conventional.” Today’s woman dreamer, Irum Kousar is an academic writer and educator based in Pakistan, with a passion for educating and empowering women. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Irum was determined to pursue education and academia. She shares her unconventional and persistant journey, her mission to educate young girls, and her education methodology. She writes, “Education is a transformative force that can break through barriers and create opportunities. Education is a tool that empowers individuals to shape their destinies, and by embodying this belief, you'll inspire your students to believe the same.”

CMaker - Empower WomenWomen Who Win News DeskOctober 31, 2023HPC - Inspiration

The Value of Hard-Earned Money: Jessica Shah Shares Journey in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Akshaya Patra

“Always talk to the people in your life, especially your elders. Listen to their stories, and learn from their experiences.” Today’s woman dreamer, Jessica Shah is an NYC based finance professional and entrepreneur, with a passion for philanthropy and giving back. In her inspiring Women Who Win interview, she shares the key lessons she learned from her parents journey, and how she applies them in her finance career, her venture Komenci, and in her philanthropic work with Akshaya Patra’s Young Professionals. Check out her story!

The Ownership Mindset: EY Entrepreneur of the Year Kerry Siggins on Shifting Your Mindset

“Women need to embody The Ownership Mindset because doing so is how to build the life you want. No one is responsible for your career except you. Don't wait to be tapped on the shoulder. You have to own your effort, attitude, and career trajectory. You must take action if you want to achieve your goals. Owning it allows you to go for it!” Today’s woman dreamer, Kerry Siggins is a business leader to know. Based in Colorado, she is the CEO of Stone Age, recognized as one of the Top 10 Influential CEOs by Industry ERA, and the recipient of EY Entrepreneur of the Year. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares the how having an ownership mindset has been essential in her career journey!

Amplifying Women Leaders: Entrepreneur and Lawyer Phyllis A. James on the Importance of Treating Your Volunteer Work as Your Job

“There is an incalculable need in our society and thus a super-abundance of opportunities for volunteer work. In deciding where to invest one’s volunteer time and resources, I recommend that most importantly, you consider what causes or organizations you are passionate about, and what personal goals you aim to achieve through your volunteerism. This is crucial because you must treat your volunteer work just as you do your paying job.” Today’s woman dreamer, Phyllis A. James is Founding President and CEO of the Foundation for Women’s Leadership & Empowerment. She has a distinguished multi-disciplinary career history as a lawyer and C-suite executive, with seventeen years at MGM Resorts, serving as Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officer for more than a decade. She spent eight years as Corporation Counsel (Chief Legal Officer) for the City of Detroit under Mayor Dennis W. Archer – where she served as lead lawyer for the City in several legacy economic revitalization projects.In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on her both her entrepreneurial journey and philanthropic journey. Enjoy her story!

Women Who Win News DeskOctober 2, 2023this week, THIS WEEK, HPC - Social, Web Page - Social Impact

Mind over Matter: Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma is on a Mission to Help Women Manage Anger and Self-Doubt in Healthy Ways

“There is a lot of shame around anger. And, if we don’t acknowledge it and allow ourselves to be vulnerable to admit that we want to work on it, there is no room to change.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Ana DePalma helps successful women manage their anger and get in tune with their emotions, allowing them to thrive in the high-stress environments they work in. After the pandemic put the jobs of physicians like her at risk, she benefited from mindfulness coaching herself — and started her own company, Thought Work, MD. Dr. DePalma talked to Women Who Win about the importance of managing self-doubt and anger in productive and healthy ways.

Arts - LifestyleWomen Who Win News DeskSeptember 18, 2023this week, THIS WEEK, HPC - Wellness

"Fear is Only Temporary. Regrets Last Forever": Global Healthcare Marketing leader Ikram Guerd on the Power of Mentorship and Being Bold

"Fear is Only Temporary. Regrets Last Forever". Born in France with a multicultural background, today’s woman dreamer Ikram Guerd is a seasoned healthcare marketing expert driven by the purpose of helping others. Currently, she is the Vice President of Global Marketing of ASPIVIX US, an innovative FemTech start-up, focused on reducing pain in gynecology. In her interview with Women Who Win, Ikram reflects on her journey climbing the corporate ladder, her passion for women’s health, and the role mentorship and giving back has had in her success. Check out her story!

Business - MarketingWomen Who Win News DeskSeptember 18, 2023this week, THIS WEEK, HPC - Marketing

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