Brown in Media: Fareeha Molvi Explores How South Asians are Represented on Screen - Stereotypes, Nuance, and Must-Watch Shows
“The media landscape has changed significantly. Now, there are so many talented Brown creators at all levels of media. I think that has vastly improved the way this community is being seen.” Today’s woman dreamer, Fareeha Molvi, is the founder of Brown in Media. A cultural essayist who has been featured in New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and more, Fareeha built her platform to dig deep into how South Asians are portrayed on screen, covering topics from stereotyping to nuance and characterization. A thought-provoking story, Fareeha shares how she thinks the media landscape has changed for Brown creators, her thoughts on Mindy Kaling’s popular “Never Have I Ever” and the top three t.v. shows out there that she feels represent the Brown community strongly. Enjoy!
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New York Times Associate Producer Vishakha Darbha on Breaking into the Media Industry and Video Storytelling
“When I was 9, I was asked to write a fantasy story for a creative writing assignment. My teacher scribbled a note in the margins; “You have a gift. Don’t give up on it.” Today’s woman dreamer, Vishakha Darbha is an Associate Audio Producer at the New York Times, where she worked on their flagship podcast, “The Argument”. A multi-media journalist inspired by the conversations around her, Vishakha brings her creative voice to the journalism world in exciting projects such as “Comedy in Quarantine”. A must-read piece for aspiring journalists -she shares her career journey , and the expectations vs. reality in a media career!
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Exhale Label - How Fashion Designer Palak Shah Expresses Positive Affirmations and Mental Health Through Fashion
“The way they say 'you are what you eat' I truly also feel 'you are what you wear'. Everyday you wake up and remove one piece of clothing from your wardrobe, without realising that there is a lot of thought and emotion behind it!” Today’s woman dreamer, Palak Shah, is the Founder of Exhale Label, a brand focused on spreading positive messaging and affordable luxury. Inspired with the name “Exhale Label” on a New York subway when she was studying at Parsons School of Design, Palak shares her exciting journey in the fashion world such as Kareena Kapoor wearing one of her designs to the powerful conversations her label has encouraged women to have on topics like body positivity and self-expression. Enjoy Palak’s inspiring story!
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Hope Exists: A Powerful Mother-Daughter Journey of Coming Together During Adversity
“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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London Business School: Getting Your Hybrid Degree During the Pandemic - A Student Perspective
“Despite social distancing and greeting each other with masks on, it was a surreal and exciting experience to first step foot in the university as I had been looking forward to that day for months. And I absolutely love London!” Today’s woman dreamer, Disha Sethi, a Masters in Finance student and budding poet, shares her insights on what everyone should think about when pursuing their Masters early on, her experience studying abroad during a pandemic, and she also shares a sneak peak at one of her lovely poems! Enjoy Disha’s story below!
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How I Got to Wharton: Saniya Waghray Shares Essential Graduate School Admission Tips For All Women
“What has to happen, while I’m in graduate school, for it to feel worth it?” Today’s woman dreamer, Saniya Waghray, a current MBA student at the Wharton School, shares her insights on all things graduate school, including essential admission tips for all women, the decisions that everyone should consider before applying, and special advice for women from “non-traditional” backgrounds. Prior to Wharton, Saniya led global marketing strategy efforts at The Walt Disney Studios and served on the leadership team of Women@Disney and currently sits on the board of BalletX. A young woman of many talents, enjoy her story below!
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Invent. Innovate. Impact. Time Magazine First-Ever Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao Shares Her Story
Meet Today Woman Dreamer, Time Magazine First Ever Kid of the Year, Gitanjali Rao. At the young age of 15, Gitanjali is an inventor and innovator, tackling the world’s most pressing issues. From safe drinking water to fighting cyberbullying and more. Gitanjali has a passion for problem-solving. She writes, “My motivation to solve problems in society started in a very simple manner to solve problems that we face on a daily basis.” A must read for all women, moms, and daughters. Enjoy Gitanjali’s interview with Women Who Win!
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Christmas in London: A Food Blogger Shares Top Tips on The Perfect Holiday Feast Photo
As we scroll through our social media feeds this holiday season, the beautiful food photos from our families, friends and favorite food bloggers always catch our eye. Looking to take the perfect photo of your holiday feast? We bring a popular London-based Food Blogger, Aniththa Ragunathan (@AniththaEats) to share her top tips for the holiday feast photo. Aniththa shares the exciting lifestyle of a food blogger, trends in the industry, and her favorite London Christmas traditions! A Must Read Piece for All Foodies!
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Desi Spark: A Podcast Addressing Mental Health, Identity and more Key South Asian Trending Topics
“A powerhouse show led by desi women who weren't afraid, and the response has been phenomenal.” Today’s women dreamers, Annika Sharma and Nehal Tenany, are the founders of The Woke Desi, a podcast series touching on the most pressing South Asian topics, from dating, identity, beauty standards, societal norms, and more. In this interview, they share how they came together, believe it or not, from a post in a Facebook group, to launch this podcast, the need they saw, and experiences growing up as South Asian Americans.
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The Thrill of Social Media: Guneet Kaur Talks Working at Snapchat, Being a Woman in Technology, and Shares Her Essential Advice to Young Women
There are over four billion snapchats sent per day. As one of the world’s largest social media companies, Snapchat plays a big part of our everyday lives. Today’s woman dreamer, Guneet Kaur is a Brand Specialist at Snap Inc. (Snapchat) and the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Boss Women Collective. From roles at Snapchat to Google, Guneet brings a passion for uplifting communities and building genuine professional relationships.
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Giving Back At a Young Age: Poonam Kamdar on Being a Youth Ambassador for Akshaya Patra and How She Strives to Always Give Back in Life.
“ I made “helping others” a top priority in my life” Winter is the Season of Giving! As we approach the exciting holiday season, now is the time for giving back and for gratitude. Today’s woman dreamer, Poonam Kamdar, has been taking the initiative to give back from a young age, and inspiring those around her. Poonam shares her experience as a Youth Ambassador for Akshaya Patra, a NGO in India providing nutritious meals to school children daily. She discusses the Coin Jar program she founded, and how she finds time to give back in her busy everyday life. Enjoy her inspiring story below!
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The Beauty Business in 2020: Beauty Trends, Entrepreneurship & More with Blog Beauty Boss Founder Parina Daswaney
The Beauty World is Changing! From sustainable products to diversity efforts, and Covid-19 masks, 2020 has been a year of adaptation and innovation for all things beauty. Many young women around the world aspire to enter the world of beauty. Today’s woman dreamer, Parina Daswaney, comes from Kobe, Japan. She is the founder of Blog Beauty Boss, a platform showcasing beauty entrepreneurs and industry professionals around the world , an initiative she started from her college dorm. Parina shares her passions and dreams in the beauty industry, her thoughts on upcoming trends, her beauty essentials, and her advice for young women looking to enter the industry.
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How to Build Your Social Media Community, Start a Podcast, and Deal with Imposter Syndrome
Online Communities have become a powerhouse in 2020 for businesses and organizations, connecting like-minded people around the world on the topics they are passionate about. They give people a voice, and a chance to engage with an organization in a more personal way. Today’s women dreamers, Beth Mulholland and Taylor Adams, created the Women’s Investment Network (WIN), known for its WIN podcast and programming. They share their insights on how to build an engaged online community as women, the journey in launching a podcast, and their thoughts on Imposter Syndrome, a common issue women face when pursuing their dreams. Enjoy their story below.
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ThriverCon: Survivor to Thriver, Planning my Dream Diversity Conference For All.
Marian Bacol-Uba, is the founder of ThriverCon, the 1st INTENTIONALLY DIVERSE virtual summit for BIPOC, women and entrepreneurs, allies & more. Marian is a Ted Talk Speaker and Creator of Thriver Lifestyle, inspiring others to go from victims and survivors, to strong thrivers, chasing their dreams throughout challenges and adversity. A True Dreamcatcher.
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Your Post- Covid 19 Carbon Footprint, with Priya Dharampuriya
Covid-19 has drastically changed the conversation around climate. In fact, companies made changes for the better. Here’s how we can create a more sustainable future.
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College Friends to Co-Founders: Breaking into Digital Fitness
Co-Founders Anna Bilha and Sarah Tarta share the story behind their upcoming fitness app, Activly, and the journey of launching a venture in college and as best friends.
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Simple Summer Drinks & Desserts with Vivian Fond
Simple, Summer Sweets, Cocktails & Mock-tails for the Perfect Summer Weekend.
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London In Quarantine, the vibrant Metropolis, with the city's youngest Asian Councillor, Krupa Sheth
London’s Youngest Asian City Councillor on Quarantine, From a Young Politician’s Perspective
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Audrey Hepburn @ Home: Looking Your Best on Zoom with Malvika Sheth
Channel your Inner Audrey Hepburn @ Home
Prepare for those Zoom Meetings, Interviews, and Hangouts with a Stunning and Easy Make-up Tutorial.
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The Millennial Stage: Expectations vs. Realities of an Aspiring Film Director
Khushee Nanavati shares The Millennial Stage: Behind the Scenes of the Life of an Aspiring Film Director, Simran Gursahani
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