Season of Giving: Nepali Nonprofit Executive Rupa Shah on Building Your Dream Career in the Nonprofit World
“Understanding what defines you helps shape who you are and that will help you choose the career you want to be in.” We are excited to kick off the Season of Giving with today’s woman dreamer, Rupa Shah. A nonprofit leader Rupa is the Director of Philanthropy at The Scratch Foundation, a platform used by over 30 million kids globally to learn how to code. She has also been actively involved in the Nepali community & philanthropies, and in 2019, launched Nepal's first-ever capital campaign to raise over $12 million to build Kathmandu Institute of Child Health. An inspiring and dynamic changemaker, Rupa shares her top tips to women in the nonprofit sector, how her Nepali culture helped shaped her identity, and more.
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Shoe Project Stories - A Rewarding Collaboration with the Rotary Club of Calcutta, Mahanagar: Donating to Rickshaw Drivers & More
We are excited to share another successful shoe donation, which was in collaboration with Rotary Club of Kolkata. We were able to donate in various locations of Bhawanipore & Lansdown. Shoes were donated to rickshaw pullers, cycle van pullers, and hand cart pullers. These communities are on their feet all day, often barefoot or in poor quality shoes, putting them at risk of foot infections and deformities. This was a community truly in need for proper footwear. A very nicely executed project, the recipients were overwhelmed with joy and thrilled to be receiving a much needed pair of good quality footwear to improve the quality of their daily lives and their livelihood.
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Women's Health Wednesday - Secrets to Healthy Aging: A Multi-disciplinary Panel with Leading Women Healthcare Providers
How can you protect your skin and get that healthy glow as you age? How do you maintain your weight? Can you still lose weight as you get older? How do you take care of your mental health while going through menopause? For this week’s Women’s Health Wednesday, in case you missed it, catch a recording of our multi-disciplinary panel answering all your questions on aging gracefully. An informative and relevant discussion, panelists include Dr. Jagriti Upadhyay, an endocrinologist focused on Diabetes Metabolism & Women’s Health at Lowell General Hospital, Dr. Sonal Pandya, Director of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery at Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Dr. Tomi Mitchell, a Leadership & Executive coach with a passion for mental health. Thank you to our lovely host, Dr. Michelle Sparks (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Owner of Ankle & Foot Care) for moderating this live webinar! Join us for another Women’s Health Wednesday!
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Dr. Susan V. George Talks About Leading a Residency Program and Her Dream of Equality, Opportunity, and Recognition For Women Physicians
“The most rewarding and fun part of my job though, is molding the next generation of healers.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr Susan George, is a Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA. Growing up in Singapore, Susan was inspired by the age of 10 by children’s book, “The Jungle Doctor” An award-winning physician, Susan has received numerous awards such as SVH Physician of the Year Award, ACP’s Top Ten Hospitalists, the YWCA Katharine F. Erskine Award for Women in Leadership, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK. Susan shares how she built her medical career, the key learnings from leading the residency program of over 75 residents from around the globe , and her thoughts on some of the common issues young women doctors face. Enjoy her inspiring story!
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How Asian-American Entrepreneur Holly Paul is Disrupting the Booming Spiked Seltzer Industry, Inspired by the "Fruits We Grew Up Eating"
“MIZO Hard Seltzer is all about going against the grain, while staying true to your roots.” Today’s woman dreamer, Holly Paul, a Bay-area based entrepreneur, is the co-founder of Mizo, a start-up disrupting the booming hard seltzer industry, which has become the drink of choice for many of us over the past few years. A first-generation Taiwanese American, Holly launched Mizo with the intention of introducing unique flavors, particularly those popular in the Asian community. From lychee to Asian pear and calamansi, Holly was inspired by her roots. Holly shares key trends in the spiked seltzer industry to watch out for, her exciting journey as a founder, and how she built her brand’s personality. A fun Friday read, enjoy her story!
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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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Design Your Dream Home: Top Arab American Luxury Interior Designer Dahlia Mahmood Shares Her Top 5 Easy Home Decor Tips
“From home offices, gyms to bedroom and bathroom sanctuaries… design has become the new “comfort food”. A top influencer in Interior Design, today’s woman dreamer, Dahlia Mahmood, shares her top 5 tips to home decor. A creative spirit, Dahlia started her design entrepreneur career at the age of 17, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and has built her brand of simplicity and elegance. Dahlia addresses impacts of the pandemic on the home design industry, how journey as a young Arab-American woman in the creative space, and her top tips on where to start on any home decor/design project. A must read - enjoy Dahlia’s story below!
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The Life of a Dean of a Business School - Dr. Raminder Luther on Living a Life of Confidence, Compassion, and Collaboration
“Don’t assume that as a woman being surrounded only by women is the best for you. It is very useful and extremely healthy to get diverse viewpoints.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Raminder Luther, has led a dynamic career as a woman of academia, currently serving as the Interim Dean of Bertolon School of Business (Salem State University). She shares her exciting journey, from leading the university in its AACSB accreditation to how she discovered her passion for educating the next generation. Raminder reminds us, “Ensure equity, inclusion, and fairness in all decisions.” Enjoy Raminder’s inspiring story!
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Ayurveda Day 2021 - Applying Ayurvedic Practices into Your Daily Life with Pratibha Shah
“I often like to say, Ayurveda is the complete user manual of the game of life, where all guidelines and resources to live a wholesome life reaching one’s full potentials, can be found” In honor of Ayurveda Day 2021 (coming this Tuesday, 11/2), today’s woman dreamer, Pratibha Shah, an internationally renowned expert in the field shares how she discovered her passion for Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest holistic (“whole-body”) healing systems. A vast and exciting field, Pratibha shares how she is bringing ayurvedic practice outside of India, and her perspectives on how we can incorporate Ayurveda into our daily lives, particularly in food, sleep, and our discipline. A must-read piece for Ayurveda Day 2021!
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From Lawyer to Artist: Lisa Teo Shares A Day in the Life with a Full-Time Artist Based in Kuala Lampur
“Many people have the impression that all artists do is paint. The reality is that artists are like any other entrepreneur. Not only do I create artwork, I have to create opportunities to get exposure for my work.” Today’s woman dreamer, Lisa Teo, is truly living her dream life as a full-time artist based in Kuala Lampur. Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for an artist? Lisa shares her daily routine (starting with 5 am sun salutations). She provides actionable tips to artists on how to build their brand, how she navigated her career change from law to art, and the key learnings she had from her first solo exhibition at the renowned Gallery 1819 in Singapore. A must read for all creatives, enjoy Lisa’s story!
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Ready to Rise: Director at BAE Systems Neeta Jayaraman Shares Insights for Women in Defense and Aerospace Technology
“The customary female approach is to work as hard as possible and trust you’ll get noticed instead, but we need to claim our achievements and stop expecting others to notice. Speaking up about what you contribute and why you’re capable does not make you selfish, it signals that you are READY to RISE.” Meet today’s woman dreamer Neeta Jayaraman, the Director of F-15 International Programs at Bae Systems. A dynamic, multi-faceted woman, she also coaches local sports teams (basketball, softball and more) Neeta shares her career journey as a woman in the aerospace industry, growing up as an Indian-American, and why she believes it is important for young girls to pursue athletics. She reminds us to learn from failure, be authentic, and not worry about what other people think! Enjoy her story!
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Got Your Back: Elizabeth Brady on Reducing the Impact of Violence in Education for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“My long-term goal is to make myself unemployable because sexual violence is a thing of the past.” As this month is domestic violence awareness month, today’s woman dreamer, Elizabeth Brady, is the Interim Executive Director of the ARRIVE Center at SUNY. (State University of New York) A true leader in sexual assault prevention, she has consulted for the U.S. Navy, has developed several programs including SUNY’s Got Your Back and SUNY SPECTRUM- the nation’s largest conference dedicated to sexual and interpersonal violence prevention and response against members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and raised over 5 million in funding for prevention and response programs. A must read piece for every woman, Elizabeth shares her expertise on how women can stay safe and protect each other on college campuses, the biggest learnings of her career, and her next big dream.
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'Endorphins' : Rising Electronic Pop Artist Evan Giia Shares Exciting Adventures of her First U.S. Headline Tour
“The ENDORPHINS tour is coming through 6 cities in the US. First stop is Boston at The Sinclair in Cambridge. My goal is to give my fans a boost of ENDORPHINS during the show, leaving them smiling and sweating by the end.” Today’s woman dreamer, Evan Giia, a rising electronic pop artist , is about to kick-off her exciting headline tour. A Brooklyn based musician and Berklee College of Music alum, Evan is one to watch in the music scene! A classically trained opera singer with a passion for electronic and pop music, Evan’s unique sound has garnered 20 million streams on Spotify, and she has performed at top music including Coachella and Firefly. To our Boston women dreamers - do you have plans this weekend? Check Evan’s concert at The Sinclair in Cambridge. Check out Evan’s story and details on the concert in the article!
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Not Your Average Kitchen - The Malaysian Edition: Popular UK Based Food Business "Makan Malaysia" Shares Mouthwatering, Must-try Recipes
“Makan started because we were hungry for more. Specifically, more Malaysian food.” Join us for another installment of our global recipe series, Not Your Average Kitchen. Today’s women dreamers, Sue and Kate, co-founders of Makan Malaysia, bring mouth-watering, must try Malaysian recipes. Makan means 'eat' in Malay, and together they have set out to share Malaysia's history, art and culture through food! They also share two recipes (also vegetarian friendly) for a savory Sambalicious Curry, and a delicious Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) Looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend, enjoy their story!
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Let's Talk Team Building: CEO of YMCA Metro North Kathleen Walsh Shares Her Leadership Journey
“I am in a forward-facing service job with a twist of fun! We listen to what our community needs and then have a chance to build a program to support them.” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Kathleen Walsh, President and CEO of the YMCA Metro North, an organization serving over 60000 people annually. She shares how she has led the organization, particularly through the pandemic. She writes, “A pandemic proved again that people and communities are not treated equally. I want our Y to continue to level the playing field for everyone.” She is also avid marathon runner (60 marathons!) and a mom of three. With over 700 members on the team, Kathleen shares her top three tips to team-building for women leaders!
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The 'Second Act' - How Raksha Soni Left Her Software Engineer Career to Pursue Her Dream of Being an Artist
“A few years ago, I began a second act when I realized I had so much more to contribute and give to the society and world around me. I decided to leave my career and pursue a new journey with my creative passions.” Today’s woman dreamer, Raksha Soni, is a prolific artist, with a passion for making a difference in her community. She shares how she created a second act to her life, in leaving her technology career, and founding Brush & Paisley. An inspiring story about career change, Raksha lives her life by the 3 Cs - creativity, community, and compassion! Enjoy.
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How to Plan Your Dream Vacation During Covid - Eshani Shah Shares Everything You Need To Know for Flights, Tours, Hotels, Dining, and More
“My goal is to run out of pages in my passport as they say.” Today’s woman dreamer Eshani Shah, an avid traveler, recaps on an exciting trip to Greece and Turkey. As the world begins to open up, many of us have been bit by the travel bug, but are also feeling weary, and have many questions in the air. Eshani shares everything you need to know for planning a vacation during the pandemic, from booking tours, Covid testing, air travel, hotel and dining safety precautions to take, and navigating popular tourist hubs! (and of course, she also shares some of the meaningful moments from her trip). Plan your trip with Desire, Determination, Discipline, and Destination in mind!
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In Conversation with Women Who Win: ParentSquare Founder Anupama Vaid on Designing a Leading Education Tech (Ed Tech) Platform Used in Schools Across the Globe
A computer engineer by education, today’s woman dreamer California-based entrepreneur, Anupama Vaid, is the Founder and President of ParentSquare, a leading education technology platform aiming to better connect schools with families, thus improving student outcomes and school success. Inspired by her own kids’ education, Anupama shares her entrepreneurial journey in the education technology space. From pitching to schools and winning their interest advice to women tech founders, and her dream to bring the platform to all schools in America, we are excited to bring this inspiring and informative female founder story, hosted by the lovely Tamanna Raisinghani! Enjoy!
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