The Power of Education: Educator & Artist Irum Haque on Empowering Students with Dyslexia
“Teaching universally is a very rewarding experience for me. I’ve always believed that education can fail a student if the instruction doesn’t match their learning profile. That’s exactly what we strive to accomplish at Carroll.” Today’s woman dreamer, Irum Haque is the Head of the Language Department at the Carroll School, and co-creator of the More Than My Religion arts initiative. From teaching kids with dyslexia/other needs to empowering young Muslim-American artists and a mother to two daughters, Irum shares how she seeks to empower the next generation of leaders!
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Dare to Dream: From Healthcare Technology to Miss India MA, A Devoted Mom's Empowering Story
“Empowerment does not mean that some external force is going to come and bestow it upon us. It’s raising awareness that the power is within you to not only dare to dream, but dream big and chase them with hard work, grit and resilience!” Today’s woman dreamer, Madhurima Agrawal reminds us to always dare to dream, and try new things with your head held high. A confident healthcare IT leader at Mass General Brigham, and Miss India Massachusetts 2019, she shares her excitement for Medtech, the three life lessons she learned from pageantry, how she deals with anxiety and stress, and how she balances her work with being a devoted mom and empowered woman! Enjoy her story below!
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How to Find a Balance with Your Best Friend: Podcast Creator and Host Sophia Lorena's Top Tips
What is the key to a healthy friendship? “Be intentional and make sure you create the space for that friendship to thrive.” Inspired by her own rough patch, today’s woman dreamer, Sophia Lorena created “The Sh"** Show That is My Twenties” podcast to connect with millennials and women around the world to have a genuine conversation. She shares her top tips to maintaining healthy friendships, long distance friendships, and in finding friends that help you grow. Sophia reminds us, “allow yourself the permission to be messy. To have sh** shows. But, learn from them. Make decisions that don’t make sense on paper. Take a risk.” Enjoy her story below.
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From Cancer Survivor to Visionary Social Entrepreneur, Jacqueline Camacho Shares her Magic x 10 Journey
“Magic x 10. Sometimes the word “magic” is not enough to describe all the beautiful that happens in your life, so I invented this one” Today’s woman dreamer, Jacqueline Camacho, is a visionary social entrepreneur and branding expert. A survivor of cancer at a young age, Jacqueline believes in the power of pursuing every one of your dreams - in fact, she is one of the few Latina sports airplane pilots in the United States. Remember, “taking off is optional, landing on your dreams is mandatory.” Enjoy Jacqueline’s story and top tips to building your brand below!
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Anything is Possible - Community Leader Ramila Thakkar Shares Advice for the Next Generation of Leaders
From the rolling Khasi and Jaintia Hill of Meghalaya to the rich cultural metropolis that is Boston, today’s woman dreamer, Ramila Thakkar is on a mission to serve her communities (with a dream of clocking 50 years of community service, A Past President & Current Trustee of Gurjar (Gujarati Association of New England), Shishu Bharti Schools, Vice President of Saheli, and a fulfilling career in the Finance department at Lahey Hospitals, Ramila lives her life with the vision that anything is possible.
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Escape Rooms! Nicole Loeb Talks Co-Founding Trapology Boston & Breaking into the Live Experience Industry
“Escape rooms are board games that come to life. The stories immerse you. The concept challenges you and takes you out of reality - just for that one hour.” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Nicole Loeb, founder of Trapology Boston (one of Boston’s Best Escape Rooms), and also one of the world’s top wedding photographers. A type A personality with a business background, she found her true passion in the creative industries. Nicole shares her top 3 tips to how to tell a good story through photography, an exciting story of how on a flight home from Istanbul, she designed the “Drunk Tank’, one of the world’s top 10 escape room experiences, and her life as an Asian-American woman and business leader. Enjoy Nicole’s dynamic story!
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How a Harvard-Educated Immigration Lawyer Confronts "Screen Blindness"
“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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Dream to Do Good: Gouri Banerjee's Journey in Academia, Volunteerism, and Challenging Norms
“While some women dream of fame, wealth, and amazing professional success, I dreamt of doing something “good”. Today’s woman dreamer, Gouri Banerjee, co-founder of Saheli and a retired college professor in Boston, has dedicated herself to tirelessly helping Asian immigrants and local communities. Inspired from a young age by her parents to do good, Gouri shares how her life experiences shaped her passion for challenging norms and women’s studies, as well as her current work with aging South Asian population. A true driver of change, Gouri compels us to think about how we define women empowerment in our own lives and how we can “do good” in our own communities. Enjoy her story below!
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Wings on My Ankles: A Wanderlust Woman Talks The Joy of Planning The Perfect Vacation, Packing Essentials for Covid, and Her Favorite Adventure
“The best part of any holiday for me is the planning part of it.” Got the travel bug? With the U.S. opening up and summer around the corner, today’s woman dreamer, Nilutpola Sharma, shares her exciting lifelong passion for travel. A wanderlust at heart with wings on her ankles, Nilutpola gets us ready for summer vacation, as she shares her packing essentials (for a safe & healthy vacation), how she plans the perfect trip, and her most memorable travel adventures. She writes, “For me it is always the thirst for the new , the never done before – A country , city, state I never visited, being under a different sky.” Enjoy this Fun Friday story, and let us know in the comments - where will you be traveling to next?
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Women's Health Wednesday: Dr. Supriya Rao Shares Essentials of Heart Burn, Colonoscopy, and Important GI Conditions
“Most people in this country suffer from gastrointestinal issues; I want to help them overcome these problems- whether it's via diet, procedures, medication, or mindfulness. It's an exciting time to be in this field.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Supriya Rao, a Boston-based Gastroenterologist, shares what every woman must know about gut health, from colonoscopy and heartburn to red flags to watch out for. Also known as “Gutsy Girl MD’ on Instagram/Twitter, Dr. Rao shares her passion for medical field, and her exciting dream of building an online platform to educate patients on this crucial issues. Join us for another educational Women’s Health Wednesday!
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The Boston Food Scene: Boston Food Journal Blogger Shares Her Go-To Boston Restaraunts
Ready to start dining out again in Boston as the Covid restrictions wind down? Today’s woman dreamer, Brittany DiCapua is the founder of Boston Food Journal, a popular Boston food blog with almost 50 thousand followers. As restaurants are opening up and summer around the corner, Brittany shares her top 3 favorite vegetarian friendly Boston restaurants, a must-try dessert spot, and what she thinks makes the Boston food scene special. Enjoy her story below!
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"But I Love Bread..." Dr. Arshiya Seth Shares What Everyone Must Know for Gluten Free Living for Celiac Disease Awareness Month
“But I love bread, pizza, and beer…” For this week’s Women’s Health Wednesday, today’s woman dreamer, Dr Arshiya Seth, shares her expertise on gluten free and Celiac’s disease, as May is Celiac Awareness Month. Celiac disease is one of the most underdiagnosed medical conditions. From proper testing to adjusting life style habits and how to talk to your doctor, Dr. Seth shares addresses our burning questions about the condition. Inspired by her newborn’s struggle with dairy allergy, Dr. Seth seeks to learn more and empathize with those struggling from Celiac’s. An informative piece, enjoy her article below!
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African Girl, African Woman: How Hynd Bouhia Wants to Empower Two Billion Rising Female Leaders Around the World
“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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Unreal Deli: Mrs. Goldfarb Talks Launching The World's Finest Plant-Based Deli Meat and Pitching on Shark Tank
“I had gone vegan to help the animals. At some point, I realized that what I craved most of all was a classic New York deli sandwich – so I wound up creating Unreal Corn’d Beef. I thought it was just going to be a recipe I’d share on my blog until enough people started telling me, “Try to make this into a business!” And it became a thing!” Inspired by 100 years of New York Deli history, today’s woman dreamer, Mrs. Jenny Goldfarb, is the Founder of Unreal Deli, Home of the World’s First Plant-Based Deli Meat. From successfully pitching on Shark Tank, bringing on Mark Cuban as an investor, to how she balances being a mom entrepreneur, Jenny shares her journey as a female founder! Enjoy her story below!
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Finding Happiness: Lifestyle Coach Shalini Arora Kochhar on Life in Monaco, One of the World's Most Beautiful Destinations
“Happiness cannot be based on things or people. It comes from changing your perspective and enjoying the things you have. Then, happiness will become second nature.” Today’s woman dreamer, Happiness Coach Shalini Arora Kochar, comes from the beautiful French Riviera Island, Monaco, and has coached numerous celebrities and executives on how to be happy. Ever wonder what life in Monaco is like, Shalini writes, “Living in Monaco is all that a person can wish for . There’s something for everyone. I call it the rich village. Monaco gives you the choice to live it and love it.” If you are looking to embrace happiness in your daily life, enjoy Shalini’s story below!
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Discovering Yourself: Monisha Vaish Shares Her Journey of Art, Dance, and Self-Love
“I have enjoyed myself on every stage. Over the past few years, my artistic soul has been nourished and has blossomed.” Today’s woman dreamer, Monisha Vaish, shares her exciting journey of self-discovery through the arts. From various acting opportunities at SETU and Hindi Munch, Bollywood and Belly Dancing, and the visual arts, Monisha shares how she fuels her passion for creativity and embraces the true essence of single life. She writes, “At this point, I feel that life is like a blank canvas as I enter this new phase of life; it is up to me to throw color on it and paint the picture I want.” Enjoy her story below!
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Numerology 101: Celebrity Numerologist Michelle Arbeau Shares Everything You Need to Know
“After about 3 months of non-stop number dreams (and writing them down in a notepad on my night table each morning), I began to start digging around for answers and stumbled upon numerology or The Science of Numbers…I actually have the claim-to-fame, so to speak, as the #1 Numerologist in the world.” Interested in numerology? Today’s woman dreamer, Michelle Arbeau, is the numerologist to the stars, working with clients at Chanel, Michael Kors, Big Bang Theory, NBC; She shares the dynamic life story of how she entered the world the science of numbers, how you can calculate your own numerology, and addresses common misconceptions. Enjoy her story!
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Sink or Swim: Life Can Be Understood Backwards but Lives Forward; Gauri Advani Talks Journey with Epilepsy
“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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Switching Careers: From Engineering to Nonprofits, Women's Foundation of Boston Senior Executive Shares Her Story
“Two constants in my life have been a love of math and science and a desire to help others. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Tulika Hainsworth, shares her exciting career journey, in the worlds of engineering, CSR, and nonprofits. As Senior Executive of the Women’s Foundation of Boston, Tulika shares her top 4 fundraising tips for female founders, challenges she navigated as a woman in the workplace, and her love for volunteering with wonderful organizations like Society of Women Engineers and Shishu Bharati. Her advice for all women, “Cultivate your personal board of directors – a group of people who know you really well, who support you unconditionally, but who will be willing to disagree with your ideas and provide honest feedback.” Enjoy her story below!
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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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