“Letting go, even temporarily, felt like losing a core part of myself — my independence, my momentum, my identity as a builder and leader. But my body was loud in its demands, and for the first time in my life, I had to listen.” When Gayatri received a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, her world shifted overnight. A thriving tech executive, mother, and an Executive MBA student, she suddenly found herself navigating a new normal. In this deeply personal reflection, she shares what the first year in her cancer journey taught her about resilience, uncertainty, and support. This piece marks the first of an ongoing series on Women Who Win following Gayatri’s journey, exploring what it means to live, lead, and find purpose while navigating life with breast cancer. We’re honored to partner with her to inspire and uplift other women.

“Working with people with BPD and their families has taught me the greatest lessons of what it means to be human.” Today’s woman dreamer is Dr. Lois Choi-Kain. She is currently the Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute (GPDI), an internationally recognized center of training for empirically supported treatments for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and research on outcomes as well as the social cognitive mechanisms targeted in these interventions. She is also an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We are honored to share her journey on Women Who Win!

“As a mother of two young children during the pandemic, I witnessed many of my female peers leave large law firms or the profession entirely. The lack of childcare during those years made it especially challenging, but the barriers women face in the legal field are still prevalent today. While the “motherhood penalty” is often discussed, I believe it’s time to flip the script to the “motherhood advantage.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonia Sujanani is a successful lawyer at WilmerHale in Boston, focusing her practice on securities, class action, and consumer fraud and RICO litigation matters. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Sonia shares what inspired her to become a lawyer, her passion for empowering mothers and female litigators, and her next big dream! Enjoy!

“Who you admire, mentor, laugh with, and learn from forms your circle of growth and relevance” A passionate leader, coach, author, and a catalyst for change, Priscilla's career is rooted in taking action, spanning executive roles at General Motors, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Xerox, as well as positions in government. She also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Boston Public Library from 2017 - 2024. In this interview with Women Who Win for our Fall Trailblazers series, Priscilla reflects on her own leadership philosophy, what it means to be "woke" in today’s world, and how the future of leadership is rooted in compassion, connection, and the courage to disrupt the status quo. Check out her story below!