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Creating Clarity: Ranjeeta Khetan on Strength, Service, and Leadership

“I am more grounded, more purposeful, and more aware that real strength is not just about pushing through adversity.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ranjeeta Khetan, is a Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years of global experience across IBM, National Grid, and now Scheidt & Bachmann, with a deep passion for AI innovation and giving back to the community. In her Women Who Win interview, she opens up about her breast cancer journey and the loss of her mother. She also reflects on her career and community service journey, and how her experiences have shaped her legacy and who she is as a leader today.

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Writing What’s Real: Sheila Yasmin Marikar on Career, Culture, and Her Upcoming Novel

"I want to see more narratives about changing your mind, starting over, messing up, growing and learning." Today’s woman dreamer, Sheila Yasmin Marikar, is an author and former journalist sharing stories on topics such as career, romance, and class that all women can relate to, while also highlighting narratives with South Asian American leads. Starting her career with ABC News and now the author of three books, she has been featured on Mindy Kaling’s book list on Amazon. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey from journalism to fiction, and how she finds the inspiration behind each story. Enjoy!

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Physician and Changemaker: How Dr. Abha Agarwal Is Revitalizing Hospitals and Advancing Equity in Care

 “I truly believe that while we do many things in life, what matters most is understanding our ‘why.’ Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Abha Agarwal, is a healthcare executive specializing in health system turnarounds and access-driven transformation. She is currently the founder of two impact-driven ventures, North Star Hospital and Bharat Oncology. Previously, Abha served as President and CEO of Lawrence General Hospital and Holy Family Hospitals and has led hospital turnarounds across the U.S., including in New York and Chicago. Rooted in clinical care, Abha has moved from the bedside to system-level leadership in service of access, dignity, and equity in care. In this interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on what shaped her journey and how she is translating purpose into impact.

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Chief Data Officer at Verizon, Kalyani Sekar, Shares Insights on Women’s Leadership in AI and Telecom

“The mantra, ‘lead with value’ guides how we prioritize AI investments.” Today’s woman dreamer, Kalyani Sekar reflects on her journey from growing up in Tamil Nadu, India, to leading AI and data strategy at one of the world’s largest telecom companies. In this exclusive interview with Women Who Win, Kalyani discusses how her upbringing shaped her leadership style, Verizon’s approach to AI, and how we can support the next generation of women in tech. Sekar also shares insights on how women can thrive in the evolving telecom and AI industries, stressing the need for continuous learning, mentorship, sponsorship, and strong networks. We are honored to share her story!

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