“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.”
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“The sex trafficking industry is a 150 billion dollar industry and ever growing. Our organization is dedicated to the empowerment of survivors of sexual trafficking through education and vocational training, and keeping our youth safe by promoting awareness of the issue. For $1600 or $6/day, we are able to provide the Empowerment Program to a survivor which will change her/his life forever.” Today’s women dreamers, Priya Gupta Israni, Lavina Datwani, and Urvashi Mishra are the leaders behind IHC For Her [soon to be known as TAARA], an organization dedicated to helping sex trafficking survivors. In this inspiring and eye-opening interview with Women Who Win, they share their journeys in getting involved in this cause, their vision for the organization, and more! We are honored to share this story!
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“We want to reach out to community through the universal medium of Art. We are so excited to bring The Art Affair back with a big bang this year. Art has the power to transcend boundaries and heal hearts.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ruchika Yadav, is a chartered accountant with a passion for giving back and the creative arts. In her Women Who Win interview, Ruchika shares her personal and professional journey in public accounting at the Big 4 Firms, and how she gives back and serves the community. She shares exciting details about the upcoming Saheli Boston “The Art Affair” event coming up on August 20th! Check out her inspiring story and this wonderful event!
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“Reclaiming my power has been the hardest work I have had to do for over a decade. And that would have been impossible without finding the right people to be on my side. Find your allies!” Today’s woman dreamer, Mathangi Swaminathan is the Founder of Parity Lab - a first-of-its-kind accelerator for rural survivor-led organizations addressing violence against women and girls. A survivor of domestic violence from an arranged marriage, Mathangi’s mission is to help women in similar challenging circumstances. A graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School, Mathangi shares her inspiring and resilient journey with Women Who Win!
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“ 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.
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“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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“We want young women who will change the world - movers & shakers. We wanted to send the message that women’s education is to be valued.” We are honored to share a powerful conversation with Mr. Jack Meyer. Mr. Jack R. Meyer, Former President and CEO of Harvard Management Company, Chairman Emeritus, Board of Directors of Asian University for Women (AUW) Support Foundation; He speaks on “Women’s Education in Developing Nations”, as the “Silver Bullet” that treats everything. And also the terrific job done by Mr. Kamal Ahmed (Founder of AUW), AUW, the US military, US Universities, and several other groups who have come together to help and continue to help the 148 Afghan female young students who left Kabul in Aug 2021 to re-settle in the US. Mr. Meyer has managed Harvard University’s endowment for over 15 years and the Rockefeller Foundation’s endowment . In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation with Women Who Win host Anita Chitnis, they discuss AUW’s mission, women’s global education, and how we can get involved!
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“I am the first Black woman to chair the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of women in its history.” Today’s woman dreamer Denella J Clark is the President of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. A proud Jamaican Immigrant and female activist, Denella started her career in the fashion world, studying at FIT, before she discovered her passion for nonprofits. She believes strongly that all young people must be given the opportunities they deserve to live the life they imagine. She states, “The biggest thing I have learned is that the things you would expect in 2022 to be laws are NOT laws. I see a space where I can advocate for change, for laws that protect all people – women in particular.” A multi-faceted leader, Denella is a true “Women Who Win! Enjoy her story!
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“Women belong everywhere, including in city politics. Women are close to the issues that matter most to working families. I’m proud to be part of a City Council that is a majority woman and to be leading alongside Boston’s first elected woman mayor of color. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Ruthzee Louijeune is the first Haitian-American City Councilor of Boston. Born in Boston to two working class immigrants, Ruthzee’s first ever job was at the age of 14, giving historical walking tours of Boston and she served as a senior attorney for Elizabeth Warren’s campaigns. An inspiring visionary ready to take the city of Boston by storm, Ruthzee shares her vision for the future of our city!
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“Working on Mayor Wu’s campaign was such an incredible experience. Although I was born and raised in Boston, the campaign brought me to parts of the city that I have never been to, and allowed me to become connected to so many communities that I had never interacted with.” Known as “The People’s Publicist, today’s woman dreamer, Jessicah Pierre, uses her public relations and entrepreneurial skills to build community and elevate the work of social impact brands, political figures and non-profits in the media and online. Jessicah shares some of the most exciting moments from working on Mayor Wu’s campaign, how she built her career in media and publicity, and in the spirit of the Season of Giving, she highlights her volunteer work with organizations such as BUILD. Inspired by the people around her, enjoy Jessicah’s exciting story!
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“CAREspaces gave me the opportunity to combine my profession, as an attorney, with my passion, as a Bharatanatyam dancer.” Today’s woman dreamer, Krithika Rajkumar, is quite the multi-faceted woman. A Boston-based lawyer at Global 100 Law Firm Nixon Peabody LLP, Krithika is also a dance prodigy, former Miss Malayalee North America, and the Head of Legal of CARE Spaces, an organization creating safe spaces for the Indian Arts Community. Also a newlywed, we had to ask what her key takeaway was from planning her Indian wedding during Covid. Krithika shares her top learnings from her career, how she combines her passions for arts & law, and how she finds the perfect balance in life.
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“Losing Anaya devastated me beyond imagination, it broke me. But in that despair, guided by Anaya’s passion I realized while we may not get to choose our tragedy, we do get to choose our response to it.” Today’s woman dreamer, Monica Kachru, founder of the Anaya Tipnis Foundation and graduate of MIT Sloan School of Management, is a true inspiration. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Monica created a foundation in her daughter’s name to help improve college graduation rates across underserved communities, a cause her daughter was passionate about. In fact, “Studies show that only 16% of students from low-income, first-generation communities graduate college. That means less than 2 out of every 10 students will graduate college.” Monica shares her vision for the cause and her advice to those dealing with grief. We are honored to share this powerful story!
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“I started writing my book, African Girl, African Women , after coming back home one evening, during a professionally tumultuous phase in my life. I looked at my girls and I felt I need to fight for them, to pave the way for a better future. I wrote this book for them and for all the young girls and women in the world.” Today’s woman dreamer, Hynd Bouhia, nominated by Forbes as one of the 100 most influential women in the world, started her career at the World Bank in Washington before joining Morocco’s Prime Minister as an economic advisor. Now an author, and CEO of Strategica, Hynd shares her mission to empower 2 billion young women worldwide to become tech-savvy, independent, and confident. A truly inspiring global woman, enjoy her story below!
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“Few leaders, many bosses. This has been my experience.” Today’s woman dreamer, Susana Ecclestone is the Executive Director of the British-Argentine Chamber of Commerce. A leader in the policy, nonprofit, and the strategy space, Susana shares what every woman must know about leadership, from paving your path to building your vision, as well as her next big dream to enter the world of U.K. politics. She writes, “My biggest passions always revolve around people and talent. Enjoy her inspiring story below!
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“When I first won a seat in the Vermont Legislature at the age of 22, I called my Dadiji (Grand-mother) to tell her, and she asked if I could go back to singing instead. She would rather me be a starving artist than a politician!” Today’s woman dreamer, Senator Kesha Ram, of Vermont, is making history, becoming the youngest, and first woman of color to serve in the senate. Born in LA to a Hindu Father and a Jewish Mother who ran an Irish Pub, Kesha shares her exciting life story, including what inspired her to pursue politics, how she advocates for people of color, and the values her family instilled in her. Enjoy!
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“Voting is your loudest voice. Voting is your chance to say where you want this country to be in the future.” The 2020 Election is Here! It has been 100 years since women achieved the right to vote in the U.S. Yet in the 2016 election, only 63% of women sent in their ballots. Today’s woman dreamer, Rollie Lal, is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in Washington D.C. and she brings her expert opinion to why women must vote in today’s election. Enjoy her powerful insights! And don’t forget to vote!
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