From Istanbul to Boston: Gizem Bhambhani Shares her Exciting Journey, and her Favorite Turkish Recipes
Today’s woman dreamer, Gizem Bhambani, shares her exciting journey from Turkey to Boston. Following her studies in Turkey, England, and Germany, she worked for Turkish Airlines for seven years. In 2018, she moved to Boston, marrying her life-long friend Sam Bhambani. In this article, she shares the similarities she observes between Turkish and Indian culture, her passion for Turkey’s rich and vast cuisine, and two classic Turkish recipes and the stories behind them (Shakshuka and Hünkar Beğendi (The Sultan's Delight), Enjoy her story and scrumptious recipes below!
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From France to Belmont: A French Journalist Shares The Importance of Speaking Up and Life/Work in the U.S.
“In school, I used to raise my hand and burst out saying “I disagree!”. My classmates were ducking on their desks, sometimes begging me to shut up, but my teachers smiled.” Today’s woman dreamer, Frederique Rigoulot, is the News Director of the Belmont Media Center. She shares her story behind her journalism career in the U.S. and France and some fascinating anecdotes about French and American culture.
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"Silenced": One Woman Gives a Voice to Women Around the World through her Captivating Ceramics
My passion for ceramics was sparked at the age of nine and the fascination of taking a lump of clay and making it into art. Today’s woman dreamer, Meenakshi Garodia, cultivates her passion for art to empower global women and capture the human emotion behind daily life. Creating conversation and reflection, her piece, “Silenced” explores how countless women around the world are silenced for myriad reasons, be it culture, family or gender expectations. She shares her passion behind art and her advice to young artists and creatives.
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Season of Giving: Giving Back Virtually This Holiday Season, Deepa Mangalat Shares Her Journey of Helping New Hampshire's Homeless Community
“If you want to be happy, those around you should be too. We are excited to introduce today’s woman dreamer, Deepa Mangalat, a woman with a mission to give back in life. Since childhood, she saw the importance of feeding people in need, accompanying her grandmother and mother on her childhood birthdays. A New Hampshire resident, Deepa has worked tirelessly to help the homeless community there, being in the first of the Indian community to start a soup kitchen service. She is also the Chair of City of Nashua's Cultural Connections Committee, facilitating communication between the community and city government by encouraging diversity and inclusion in the City of Nashua. In the spirit of the Season of Giving, Deepa shares her heartwarming journey of giving back, the amazing people she has worked with along the way, how Covid-19 has affected shelters and soup kitchens, and opportunities for all of us to give back virtually this holiday season!
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The Making of a National Hero: Jui Navare Shares Her Father, Hemant Karkare's Powerful Story in A Daughter's Memoir
A Story of Ultimate Heroism and Ultimate Sacrfice. Today's woman dreamer, Jui Navare, is the daughter of Hemant Karkare, the Chief of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), who was shot during the 2008 terrorist attack at the Taj Mumbai, 12 years ago (26/11/2008) To honor her father and mother, she wrote a powerful and heartwarming memoir. In this interview, Jui shares the journey of writing her book ,it's message, her father's advice and wisdom that she carries throughout her own life, and her journey from Mumbai to Boston. Thank you Jui for sharing your story with us!
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Shailini Sisodia Shares Her Favorite Nepali Recipes and Shares Her Passion for Teaching Cooking and Global Cuisine
“The years flew by – school, college, grad school and it wasn’t until I was an actual adult that I began to cook with passion, hosting huge dinner parties for friends and family, creating gourmet dishes, all from scratch. People began suggesting that I cook professionally, and so I did just that.”Today’s woman dreamer, Shailini Sisodia’s has a true passion for cooking, and teaching her recipes to those around her. Shailini has taught multiple classes in the Boston area, including at the prestigious Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Kitchen and Boston Public Market, as well as with several cooking nonprofits. Looking to try something new this weekend? We bring you two of Shailini’s wonderful Nepali recipes. Enjoy her exciting story and delicious recipes!
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Super Bowl, Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola, Disney and More, Tammy Dickerson Shares Her Top 3 Event Planning Tips For a High End Event
“Be Ready for Anything!” Today’s woman dreamer, Tammy Dickerson , has spearheaded high-caliber and large scale events for over 20 years. From Super Bowl and the Olympic Torch Relay to Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Disney, and more, Tammy brings elegance and unparalleled creativity to every event she plans. Upon managing the Inner City Economic Summit with Al Gore, her company, TBG Events, was born. Tammy shares her top three tips for planning high-end events (virtual too), and the exciting experiences she has had in the world of event planning. Whether your next event is virtual or in-person, we hope you enjoy Tammy’s Top Tips and her story!
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Allergies and Allergens: Food, Seasonal, and Drug Allergies with Dr. Aleena Banerji
Let’s talk All Things Allergies. Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Aleena Banerji is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Clinical Director, Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Director of the Drug Allergy Program. She shares her personal story and why she chose to pursue allergy medicine, as well as her expertise and perspective on the most common allergy questions, including desensitization, the exponential rise in food and nut allergies, allergy testing, and common symptoms and conditions to look out for. Thank you Dr. Banerji for this valuable insight!
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The Chaos Guru: Essential Tips for Women on Handling the Chaos of Today's Digital World
How do you thrive under the chaos of everyday life? As the world becomes more digital, we experience a different kind of chaos. Today’s woman dreamer, Jothi Dugar is both a cybersecurity executive and a holistic wellness specialist, with a strong passion for bringing the best of these worlds together, to help women thrive with the chaos in daily life. With her motto of “Chaos loves you,’ she shares her tips for women on how to prioritize wellness in the high pressure of the digital world.
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Express Through Chess: Kavyashree Mallanna Shares The Life of a Female Chess Champion
Checkmate! Today’s woman dreamer, Kavyashree Mallanna is one of New England’s top chess players. With focus, imagination, and perseverance, she brings her A-game to every match, and to her chess students. Inspired by what chess can do for the young mind, Kavyashree founded “Celestial Minds” where she has organized many prestigious chess events, including the New England Junior Open Chess Championship. In this article, she shares her experience as a woman in the chess world, what it takes to be a good player, and her next big dream! Enjoy her exciting story below!
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Celebrating Diwali the Healthy Way: Expert Dietician Sangeeta Pradhan Shares Her Journey, Her Healthy Holiday Recipes of Traditional Desserts, and Her Best Diet Tip.
Getting Ready for the Holidays? We kick off the season this weekend with Diwali. Though the festivities look a bit different this year, it is still the perfect time for food and family! Today’s woman dreamer, Sangeeta Pradhan, shares her healthy spin on traditional Diwali desserts, and how a strong passion for food sparked her wonderful journey as a dietician. A life-long passion for nutrition, Sangeeta shares her best diet secret. Celebrate Diwali with us, and enjoy Sangeeta’s story!
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A Career Away From Home: Shreya Ghorawat Talks Life and Work in Hong Kong and Shares Her Experience as a Woman in Finance.
"Don’t pursue an opportunity just because everyone is doing it and it is the sector to be in, see what interests and motivates you” Today’s woman dreamer, Shreya Ghorawat, shares her story as a woman in investment banking in Hong Kong. Shreya shares the challenging and thrilling experience of building her career away from home, her life in Hong Kong, and her experience as woman in the world of finance and banking, along with her three essential tips to adapting to new cultures and building your career.
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Slips and Trips, Sprains and Strains, An International Podiatry Panel Answers All Your Burning Foot Questions,
Welcome to the Launch of our Global Women’s Health Webinar Series, in collaboration with Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) For our first episode, we bring together a panel of leading female podiatrists from around the world; the U.K. Ireland, the U.S. and more to answer your burning foot questions, moderated by our co-founder and podiatrist, Dr. Deepa Jhaveri.
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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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A Shy Girl's Journey in the Corporate World: Yoshika Sherring Shares How She Found Her Voice
“Because I am soft spoken and shy, it is doubly important that I make it a point to say something in a meeting.” Have you ever walked into a meeting, nervous to speak up, or hesitant to share an opinion? Today’s woman dreamer, Yoshika Sherring shares how she built her confidence and overcame her shyness in the corporate world. She shares her three essential tips for finding your voice, as a woman in the corporate world.
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The Life Lessons of a Diplomat's Wife: Protocols, Responsibilities, Living All Over the World, and Helping Global Communities
“Little did I know that moving to Ramallah was going to give me the greatest and most rewarding personal change. Due to our common oriental customs and traditions, I was able to really relate to the women of Palestine. We are the backbone of our societies and are committed to moving our people forward.” Today’s woman dreamer, Shalini Ahlawat, is accomplished in her own life. Before moving around the world as a wife of a diplomat, she lived her own life adventure. Shalini holds various high-level degrees including Maritime Trade from Queen Mary College in London, and has worked for 8 years as a shipbroker with a maritime shipping company. In 2009, Shalini’s destiny called and she changed direction and chose to become a wife, mother, and representative of India as a diplomat’s wife. “ Shalini shares the life lessons she has learned as the wife of a diplomat, the protocols and responsibilities, and how she seeks to help global communities.
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Hydrotherapy, Vertigo, Muscle Pain and More: Nipa Mehta Shares Her Expertise and How She Became a Physical Therapist to Help Others
“I love to not only meet new people every day but also have the chance to make a positive difference to their quality of life and increase functional tolerance in their day to day life.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nipa Mehta is a physical therapist in Boston, at the Northeast Rehab Hospital Network. Nipa shares her expertise on many prevalent topics in the world of physical therapy, including hydrotherapy, vertigo, muscle pain, back pain, and more. Having experienced the power of physical therapy herself, Nipa has been practicing PT for 23 years. For Nipa, “the feeling of being able to help someone is genuinely satisfying and worth every second at the end of the day when you come home!”
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VOTE: Why Women Must Vote This Election Season From the Perspective of Leading Policy Professor Rollie Lal
“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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The Fight Continues for International Gender Equality with Dr. Shirley Graham, Director of George Washington University's Gender Equality Initiative
“How a country treats its women is an indicator of that country's stability, security and prosperity,” Today’s woman dreamer, Shirley Graham is the Director of George Washington University's Gender Equality Initiative for International Affairs. After several corporate roles and opportunities around the world, it was a trip to Nepal that changed everything, where a close friend encouraged Shirley to pursue her true passion for women’s rights. A true trailblazer fighting for women’s rights around the world, enjoy her powerful and informative story!
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