Creative Director at Sephora Parul Sharma Shares Exciting Career Journey in the Beauty Industry
“There is no “one right way” to do beauty anymore which is incredible. There’s a tutorial for everything! You can learn from an 8 year old or an 80 year old. You can learn from a drag queen and a dermatologist. It’s the ultimate “choose your own adventure.” Today’s woman dreamer, Parul Sharma, is an Associate Creative Director at Sephora. Growing up in India, Parul has always had a strong passion for the creative business. In this exclusive interview with Women Who Win, Parul shares a day in her life at Sephora, the exciting trends around diversity & representation in beauty, her must-have makeup product, and how she unwinds with the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Check out her inspiring story!
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The HR Business Summit: CEO of World Influencers LLC Natalia Markelova Shares Her Vision for the Event
The HR Business Summit brings industry leaders to share their expertise on key topics, including Diversity & Inclusion, Empowering your team, Leading in a Virtual Environment, Retention, Leadership, and more. Today’s woman dreamer, Natalia Markelova, is the creator of the event and CEO of World Influencers LLC. Originally from Russia, Natalia has travelled and lived all over the world, and has a strong passion for networking. Check out Natalia’s story and upcoming/details for the summit in the article!
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Dr. Saumya T Gautam [Mrs. India South Africa] Shares Her Powerful Journey in Pageantry, Healthcare, and Giving Back to the Global Community
“I have had an amazing journey from being a medical doctor to a beauty queen (Mrs India South Africa), influencer, public figure, and brand ambassador of various non-profit organisations (Heart and Stroke Foundation, Smile Foundation South Africa).” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Dr. Saumya T Gautam [Mrs. India South Africa] has is on a mission to uplift women around the globe. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her powerful journey in Pageantry, Healthcare, and Giving Back to the Global Community.
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Embracing Your Feminine Side: Dr. Christina Jerger Shares Powerful Journey in Leaving the Corporate World to become a Female Embodiment Coach
“That's her: The feminine woman. She wanders through her life with ease, her amazing career, her relationships, her glow, happiness & health will follow her. She attracts opportunities and people like a magnet. Her life just flows." Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Christina Jerger is a Female Embodiment & Femininity Coach and is on a mission to help women embrace their feminine side. She shares her joureny with global contributor, Khushee Nanavati in this article.
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Is it Harder to Negotiate as a Desi Woman? Zafreen Farishta Shares Key Negotiation Tips
“Negotiating as a woman is tough. Negotiating as a desi woman – even tougher? Maybe not tougher, but definitely with its unique challenges.” Today’s woman dreamer, Zafreen Farishta, a startup professional and salary negotiation strategist. She is the creator of The Pay We Deserve and a tireless advocate for gender pay equity. In this thought-provoking article, Zafreen explores the question “Is it harder to negotiate as a desi woman?”
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The Nomadic Road: Tanya Saigal Shares Her Latest Expedition to Madagascar
“I embarked on my very first expedition to a place which can be as remote as it is tropical; Madagascar. I got onto my flight for Madagascar with little to no expectation of what I was heading into.” Today’s woman dreamer, Tanya Saigal, is a Brand Developer at Nomadic Road. With degrees in Astrophysics and Archaeology, she is passionate and curious about the world around her. In this interview with our global contributor, Khushee Nanavati, Tanya shares details her latest expedition to Madagascar, and where she dreams of travelling next. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to Madagascar? A must read for all travelers, check out Tanya’s story [and some exciting pictures from her trip!]
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"You should be fearless in starting life from scratch": Priyadarshini Inman Shares Her Inspiring Journey
“ You should be fearless in starting life from scratch.” Today’s woman dreamer, Priyadarshini Inman, is passionate about dance, music, and culture; she is the Founder & Artistic Director Nritya Dhwani Cultural Foundation. In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, she gets candid on her journey with overcoming adversity, and recovering from an abusive marriage. An inspiring woman, she shares her advice to women on starting over with strength and resilience. We are honored to share this story.
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Redesigning More than Just Clothes: Shubhra Chandra Shares Journey in the Fashion Industry
Before sustainable clothing began trending a few years ago, some designers had already noticed the irreversible impact fast fashion had on our environment – and Shubhra Bhattacharya Chandra is one of them. In 2008 — after an extensive fashion education at the National Institute of Fashion Technology and Michigan State University, as well as years of experience working with prominent fashion companies — she founded her sustainable fusion fashion company, Shubrah. She repurposes the rich, cultural garments of India such as saris and other textiles into her designs, mitigating some of the wastage of today’s fast-paced fashion world. In addition to fashion entrepreneurship, she is also a singer, Broadway fanatic, mother, and college advisor. She loves working with women to showcase their talents and encouraging them to enter the arts. She spoke with Women Who Win on her inspirations and journey.
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Women's Health: What Every Woman Should Know about Managing Migraines and Headaches with Dr. Krystal L. Culler
“It took my own brain misfiring to abruptly redirect my career path, but it was a true blessing in disguise. While finding tools to support my own brain care , I found an area that is of growing interest to many adults- brain health and wellness.” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Krystal L. Culler. She is the Founder of Virtual Brain Health Center; Chief Program Officer, Ziva Health, and a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Global Brain Health Institute. She share her personal health journey and expertise on managing migraines and headaches. Thank you to our Global Health Contributor, Priyanka Dharampuriya, for putting this interview together. Join us for another Women’s Health Wednesday!
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Just an Ordinary Mom: How This Entrepreneur and Podcaster is Revolutionizing Equality for Women in the Workplace
Today’s woman dreamer, Mridvika Raisinghani is an entrepreneur, podcaster, innovator, leader, and mother. Her startup. Sama [meaning equal], is revolutionizing equality for women at work, as they are building towards creating an algorithm that tracks patterns in womens' lives to predict their risk of falling out of the workplace. A multi-faceted woman, she is the podcast host and creator of Just an Ordinary Mom, where she helps mothers tell their stories of perseverance and success. Through her experiences in technology and motherhood, her impact on women in the workplace is twofold: emotional and data-oriented. Rasisinghani spoke to Women Who Win on her journey founding Sama, creating her podcast, and her mission to amplify women’s voices.
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A Writer By Heart, Producer by Destiny: Founder of NRI Life Productions Gunjan Kuthiala Shares How She Balances It All
I always say NRILIFE productions is not just a company but a community of crazy passionate creativity seekers working together to create films.” Today’s woman dreamer, Gunjan Kuthiala is the Founder/CEO of NRILIFE Productions and Owner/Head of Jobgini.com. A Writer By Heart and Producer by Destiny, Gunjan shares her creative journey, what she learned from each of her projects, and how she balances it all! Enjoy!
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Aula Magna is Reinventing the Structure of Business School For Women: An Interview with Founder Clara Lapiedra
Aula Magna Business School, a fully digital program-based foundation, is changing the way business education looks for women. Founded by Clara Lapiedra, the school aims to provide resources that help women develop integral business skills such as leadership, diversity, blockchain, and more. Its courses are self paced and modular, allowing women to take their time and become experts in their workplace. The school has been Listed in the Executive Education report at the Financial Times and includes materials by Harvard Business Publishing.
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"Hip Hop Pop Up": Jessie Alegria Reflects on Boston's Growing Dance Community
“When I learned that Hip-Hop was created by Black and Latino youth who felt they weren’t being accepted in their community so they built a community of their own — my life changed. I’ve committed to creating inclusive communities, one dance step at a time, since that very day. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Jessie Alegria, is a Boston-based dance entrepreneur, with a passion for hip hop and empowering women. In her Women Who Win interview, Jessie reflects on early journey in dance, and shares her thoughts on Boston’s growing dance scene. She writes, “Boston’s dance scene is here and growing. I think a lot of time Boston artists do not get enough credit compared to NYC or LA where there is a more prominent scene. However, Boston dancers and artists of all trades are incredibly talented, forward-thinking and community-driven.” Enjoy her story, and for those in the Boston area, check out Hip Hop Pop Up!
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Sonali Tambe Shares Her Classical Music Journey and the Rising Indian Classical Music Scene in Boston
“I am fortunate to have parents who encouraged my interest in music. I hope to reach a wider section of society – musicians, music aficionados, casual listeners and anyone who is interested in learning more. ” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonali Tambe is a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) specialist for the local government and also a dedicated classical musician, Sonali reflects on her the beginning of her musical journey, starting in the fifth grade, the challenges she faced in continuing her music education when she moved to the U.S, the key musical influencers in her life, the rising classical music scene in Greater Boston, and how she balances it all. We hope you enjoy her inspiring story!
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Chat GPT for Book Reviews: Gayatri Aryan Shares Two Book Reviews Generated by this Technology Innovation
Have you heard of Chat GPT? In light of so much noise around ChatGPT*, as a bonus to our readers, today’s woman dreamer, Gayatri Aryan, wrote the next installment of our mother-daughter book review series through Chat GPT. Gayatri provides two compelling book reviews of her most recent reads generated within a matter of minutes on the Chat GPT Platform. [Of course all based off of previously written reviews by human authors.] We are excited to explore this new tech innovation. Gayatri writes, “As a technologist, I’m simply proud of this milestone. Yet as a humanist, I’m worried. Worried about what this wave of AI tools will bring upon mankind. But hey, like it or not, AI is here so we might as well learn to leverage it. The reviews include Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s My Own Words biography and The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson. Enjoy!
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Arianna Perry Shares How She Balances Her Passion for Dance with her Career in Technology Consulting
“Dance is a medium in which women can unlock their greatest power. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Ariana Perry, is a Boston-based Technology Consultant with a passion for dance. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey, her favorite female dancers, and how she balances her technology career with her artistic passions. She writes, “Listen to your body. My advice is to have patience; it can be challenging to switch from a dancer to a technology consultant lifestyle. Being a dancer is a mindset.” Enjoy!
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Startup Stories: Founding Engineer at Leda Shweta Shrivastava Shares Mission to Support Sexual Assault Survivors through Digital Technology
“I first joined Leda as an intern to develop one of our digital platforms. My involvement quickly grew to me eventually joining full-time as the first software engineer. I was moved by Leda’s mission to support survivors of sexual assault and increase access to care and autonomy in their healing journey.” Today’s woman dreamer, Shweta Shrivastava is a Founding Engineer at Leda Health, with a passion for empowering women in technology. In her interview with Women Who Win, Shweta shares how she navigated her role at Leda and writing the code in a scalable, secure, and robust way, and advice to young women looking to break into the technology and entrepreneurship space.
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