“It happened after a busy year of being buried in my computer late into every night. In 2017, I had developed a rare unknown vision disorder – severe sensitivity to artificial light.” From having to stay away from the computer to avoiding flourescant lights in grocery stores, today’s woman dreamer, Samia Chandraker, a Harvard-educated Immigration attorney and the founder of Samia Law, shares a powerful story of finding the silver lining in a dark digital cloud. Samia shares how she adjusted her lifestyle to fit the condition, and overcame the adversity. Further, she shares how her law firm has been helping Indians visit their families during these tough times, how Covid-19 has impacted travel, and her expertise on the ongoing changes to immigration law.
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“Being diagnosed with epilepsy was also one such “sink or swim” moment. I had two choices, I could either sink, or I could keep my head above water and swim. I decided to swim. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Gauri Advani, a London-based Lawyer and Senior Consultant, and founder of Epilepsy –let's talk about it!! and Health Is Wealth India. Com, shares her personal journey with epilepsy, balancing the condition with a very busy professional and personal life. From the important role mentors played in her life to prioritizing her health, Gauri shares her life’s philosophy: Life can be understood backwards but lives forward.”
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“Life changed forever for all of us.” Today’s women dreamers, Sonica and Rayna Arya, share their heart-wrenching story as mother-daughter. At the age of 12, Rayna suffered a traumatic brain injury on a school trip. Spending years in treatment around the world, and months in a coma, they share a powerful story of hope, and resilience. They share the importance of family coming together, Sonica’s perspective as a caretaker, and how they are raising awareness of TBI and connecting with families with similar experiences, An empowering mother-daughter duo, we are honored to share their story leading up to this Mother’s Day Weekend!
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“Through my recovery, I doubted if I’d ever reopen my business. In a business where the products (cakes) are creative and handmade , sustained health issues felt like an impossible obstacle to overcome. I remained determined and restarted my business in Oct 2017. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Rachana Cherry, shares her story of resilience and personal strength, in how she pushed through a battle with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, one of the most serious illnesses, and got back to running her dream cake business! (yes, she even has an Among Us and Angry Birds Cake) Enjoy her inspiring story!
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“Life is a great teacher and every experience teaches us something. Utilize every opportunity that life offers to keep learning.” Today’s woman dreamer, Alpana Harisinghani shares her challenging journey with recurrent cancer, and how she found meaning during life’s toughest moments. Growing up in Mumbai and moving to the United States, Alpana has always had appreciation for the simple moments in life, and the friendships made along the way. Alpana shares her journey, how she deals with adversity, her powerful takeaways, and advice to women and families going through the similar situations. A True Inspiration for All Women, we are honored to share her story below.
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1 in 55 Americans are on the autism spectrum, according to a study in 2019, affecting millions of people and their families. Today’s woman dreamer, Jaya Pandey, shares her experience as a mother of a son with autism, from creating a community for mothers, a wonderful blog, and how her dream is to be a voice for mothers in the autism community. Jaya shares her family’s journey with autism, and how it brought meaning, gratitude, and new purpose to her life.
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Life can change in just minutes, presenting new challenges and adversities every day. Today’s woman dreamer, Pratima Penumarthy, reflects on her journey of caring for her mother, who faced a battle with terminal cancer. She shares the lessons she learned, how her family’s lives changed, and the resources and support that kept her strong and pushed her through this journey. Pratima’s story is a true inspiration , especially for those taking care of family and friends during tough health times. Read her story below.
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Gayatri Aryan, a Technology Executive and MIT Sloan Executive MBA graduate, shares her powerful and life-changing journey with breast cancer. Strong and Determined, Gayatri Aryan discusses the life lessons she learned from this experience to inspire women in the same situation, or navigating any adversity, health trauma, or challenge in their life. A true inspiration to us all, read Gayatri’s empowering story, her incredible insights on life, and her perspective on how to stay positive when life gives you lemons.
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