The Ownership Mindset: EY Entrepreneur of the Year Kerry Siggins on Shifting Your Mindset
“Women need to embody The Ownership Mindset because doing so is how to build the life you want. No one is responsible for your career except you. Don't wait to be tapped on the shoulder. You have to own your effort, attitude, and career trajectory. You must take action if you want to achieve your goals. Owning it allows you to go for it!” Today’s woman dreamer, Kerry Siggins is a business leader to know. Based in Colorado, she is the CEO of Stone Age, recognized as one of the Top 10 Influential CEOs by Industry ERA, and the recipient of EY Entrepreneur of the Year. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares the how having an ownership mindset has been essential in her career journey!
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Amplifying Women Leaders: Entrepreneur and Lawyer Phyllis A. James on the Importance of Treating Your Volunteer Work as Your Job
“There is an incalculable need in our society and thus a super-abundance of opportunities for volunteer work. In deciding where to invest one’s volunteer time and resources, I recommend that most importantly, you consider what causes or organizations you are passionate about, and what personal goals you aim to achieve through your volunteerism. This is crucial because you must treat your volunteer work just as you do your paying job.” Today’s woman dreamer, Phyllis A. James is Founding President and CEO of the Foundation for Women’s Leadership & Empowerment. She has a distinguished multi-disciplinary career history as a lawyer and C-suite executive, with seventeen years at MGM Resorts, serving as Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officer for more than a decade. She spent eight years as Corporation Counsel (Chief Legal Officer) for the City of Detroit under Mayor Dennis W. Archer – where she served as lead lawyer for the City in several legacy economic revitalization projects.In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on her both her entrepreneurial journey and philanthropic journey. Enjoy her story!
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Mind over Matter: Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma is on a Mission to Help Women Manage Anger and Self-Doubt in Healthy Ways
“There is a lot of shame around anger. And, if we don’t acknowledge it and allow ourselves to be vulnerable to admit that we want to work on it, there is no room to change.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Ana DePalma helps successful women manage their anger and get in tune with their emotions, allowing them to thrive in the high-stress environments they work in. After the pandemic put the jobs of physicians like her at risk, she benefited from mindfulness coaching herself — and started her own company, Thought Work, MD. Dr. DePalma talked to Women Who Win about the importance of managing self-doubt and anger in productive and healthy ways.
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"Fear is Only Temporary. Regrets Last Forever": Global Healthcare Marketing leader Ikram Guerd on the Power of Mentorship and Being Bold
"Fear is Only Temporary. Regrets Last Forever". Born in France with a multicultural background, today’s woman dreamer Ikram Guerd is a seasoned healthcare marketing expert driven by the purpose of helping others. Currently, she is the Vice President of Global Marketing of ASPIVIX US, an innovative FemTech start-up, focused on reducing pain in gynecology. In her interview with Women Who Win, Ikram reflects on her journey climbing the corporate ladder, her passion for women’s health, and the role mentorship and giving back has had in her success. Check out her story!
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The WoW Women Project: Shaina Shah is Empowering Women Trailblazers Through Art & Storytelling
“Every story has left an indelible mark on me. Whether it was about a Moroccan woman building an astronomical observatory on Antarctica or the one being the first Astrophysicist from Philippines or the youngest to summit the Everest from Nepal or a taekwondo gold medalist from Afghanistan, each story taught me something about courage, being a woman and creating something bigger than myself.” Today’s dreamer is Shaina Shah, an artist and chartered accountant working to share the stories of other female artists across the world. Shaina has trained in several forms of visual art for over 20 years, with exhibitions in countries ranging from Thailand to the UK. She founded her latest venture, the WOW Women Project, in 2020. It aims to bring together women artists from all 196 countries of the world and tell their stories through portraits and letters. Shah spoke to Women Who Win about her progress towards the project and some of the inspiring stories she uncovered along the way.
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“Love Your Work” Debasmita Das Shares Her Journey in Data Science at Mastercard, Leading a Team, and DEI in AI
“I am a strong advocate for diversity and inclusivity in AI. In my leadership role, I've maintained an equal gender ratio within my team, and I actively champion policies that support underrepresented groups.” Today’s woman dreamer, Debasmita Das is a woman leader to know in data science and technology, with experience at Mastercard, J.P. Morgan, and EXL. In her current role, she leads a data science team at Mastercard that is developing AI-driven products for the global Mastercard network. She has authored papers and patents within the finance domain, and is particularly motivated by the positive impact of AI in addressing global challenges. We are excited to share her journey on Women Who Win!
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Entrepreneur Monisha Hatkar Shares Resilient Journey as Single Mother of a Specially-Abled Child
“The only advice I have for parents like myself who find themselves completely surrounded by ravines of bad luck and ill fate is that never ever give up. Stay calm and resilient, because when life knocks you down so many times, it ought to make you numb to pain, then why feel scared of the intensity. Lets the waves of life crash against your calm soul, to help you remain centered for everyone who depends on you..” Monisha Hatkar is an architect, entrepreneur, and single mother of two. Her eldest daughter, Keya, was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare, terminal, progressive neuromuscular genetic disorder. In her interview with Women Who Win, she spoke with us about being a single mom with a specially-abled child and founded a food startup that helped both her family and others. We are excited to share her story!
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The United Nations Association's Youth Platform - Trailblazer Hafiza Samath Shares Her Journey as a Youth Activist
“There will be a thousand people having different opinion than you but if you truly believe in your stance , you don’t have to be afraid to share it!” Today’s woman dreamer Hafiza Samath is named as one of the world’s top changemakers by the UN Foundation's UNITE 2030, and the recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award from Education 2.0 Dubai for being a trailblazer in the field of education. Her dedicated journey as an activist took off in 2020 and she currently sits as the advisor for United Nations Association Youth Platform, United Kingdom (UNA-YP). Further, she is currently writing a book for a local women and migrant rights organisation where she writes on survivor stories and amplifying their struggles to catalyse a movement of solidarity.A young trailblazer to know, Hafiza reflects on her career to date, how she hopes to inspire other youth around the world, and her next big dream!
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Women to Watch in Real Estate: Ritu Goswami Chawla Talks Inspiring Career Journey, Market Trends, and Leading by Example
“My next big dream is to be among the top agents in the Boston area. I would also like to be a role model and an inspiration to South Asian Women, especially mothers, that they too can build a career in Real Estate. Working hard and leading by example to make it happen!” Today’s woman dreamer, Ritu Goswami Chawla is a real estate agent, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and is currently a Global Real Estate Advisor at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Ritu reflects on her career journey, her mission to inspire other women in real estate, her philanthropic pursuits, and how she finds her work-life balance. We are excited to share her inspiring story!
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Protecting Human Rights: How These Inspiring Women are Leading the Way for Trafficking Awareness, Advocacy, and Rehabilitation Advancement
“The sex trafficking industry is a 150 billion dollar industry and ever growing. Our organization is dedicated to the empowerment of survivors of sexual trafficking through education and vocational training, and keeping our youth safe by promoting awareness of the issue. For $1600 or $6/day, we are able to provide the Empowerment Program to a survivor which will change her/his life forever.” Today’s women dreamers, Priya Gupta Israni, Lavina Datwani, and Urvashi Mishra are the leaders behind IHC For Her [soon to be known as TAARA], an organization dedicated to helping sex trafficking survivors. In this inspiring and eye-opening interview with Women Who Win, they share their journeys in getting involved in this cause, their vision for the organization, and more! We are honored to share this story!
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"Sheroes Unplugged": Debbie Shore and Rachana Kulkarni Discuss Share Our Strength, Akshaya Patra USA, and Giving Back
Coming Together for the Cause: Share our Strength Foundation & Akshaya Patra USA. As a part of our Women in Philanthropy Series with Akshaya Patra, we are excited to share this inspiring conversation with two women leaders with a passion for giving back and creating societal change. Debbie Shore is the co-founder of the Share Our Strength Foundation, an organization mission is to end hunger and poverty in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Rachana Kulkarni is an award-winning cardiologist and Board Member of Akshaya Patra USA. In this conversation with Women Who Win, Debbie and Rachana share details on the partnership and synergies between the two organizations, their passion for philanthropy, and their mission to end hunger on a global scale! Check out this inspiring conversation!
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The Art Affair: Ruchika Yadav Shares Her Journey in Accounting, Saheli Boston, and Giving Back
“We want to reach out to community through the universal medium of Art. We are so excited to bring The Art Affair back with a big bang this year. Art has the power to transcend boundaries and heal hearts.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ruchika Yadav, is a chartered accountant with a passion for giving back and the creative arts. In her Women Who Win interview, Ruchika shares her personal and professional journey in public accounting at the Big 4 Firms, and how she gives back and serves the community. She shares exciting details about the upcoming Saheli Boston “The Art Affair” event coming up on August 20th! Check out her inspiring story and this wonderful event!
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The Power of Problem Solving: Reshma Iyer Shares Her Journey as a Product Marketing Leader
“Naysayers are in abundance, problem solvers too few — roll up the sleeves and get to working through the problem.” Today’s woman dreamer, Reshma Iyer is a San Francisco based product marketing leader with a passion for helping brands deliver exceptional Search and Discovery experiences for their customers. In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Reshma shares her career journey, the skills she felt were essential to her success and the future e-commerce trends she is most excited about. Check out her story!
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“I’m a Survivor” Advocate and Podcaster Misty Chaviers on Surviving, Overcoming, and Thriving After Domestic Violence
“Hi, my name is Misty, I am from Alabama, and I want to be an advocate!” Several years later, that dream became a reality for me.” In the U.S. alone, one in four women are domestic violence victims every year. And, for those that escape these situations, finding resources for recovery can be incredibly difficult. Today’s woman dreamer, Misty Chaviers, a domestic violence and abuse recovery advocate, works with women in this stage, navigating the legal process with them. A survivor herself, Misty knows the mental roadblocks and trauma victims face, and she works with recovery centers such as the YWCA in Central Alabama to help overcome them. Misty also hosts the “I’m a Survivor” podcast, where she tells the story of her own journey as a survivor and gives other women a platform to share their experiences. She also co-founded the Man Up movement, which aims to educate young men on the role they can play in preventing domestic violence. Misty spoke to Women Who Win on how her role as a survivor helped shape her career in this very daunting field.
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Dr. Archi Mamgain Shares Expertise on Post Partum Depression and the Need to Normalize Conversations on Women's Health
“Post Partum Depression affects 22% women in India. Seeing women in such situations really inspired me to work along the lines of free flowing and open conversations on womens health and mental wellness.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Archi Mamgain is a passionate advocate for women's health, sustainability, and open conversations. In this Women Who Win interview, Archi gets candid on what women should know about the important topic of Post Partum Depression, and her mission to create more conversation and content on women’s health issues. We are excited to share her story!
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Women in Cybersecurity: Neelam Verma Reflects on Her Career in Medical Cybersecurity and IoT Technology
“I advise young women to be fearless, and persistent and never shy away from seizing opportunities to learn and grow.” Today’s woman dreamer, Neelam Verma is a highly accomplished and respected cyber security expert specializing in automotive security, IoT security, and medical cyber security. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey in navigating this traditionally male-dominated field and how her deep-rooted curiosity to understand the inner workings of the digital world inspired her technology career. Enjoy this inspiring story!
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"Sheroes Unplugged": From Stuck to Unstoppable: The Power of Intentional Decision Making with Inspiring Trish Hunt
“From Stuck to Unstoppable” We all have moments when we feel stuck and our circumstances seem impossible to change. Whether it is in a corporate environment or your personal life, stuck is stuck—wherever you are. “The good news? It is possible to get “unstuck,” even in the most difficult of times. Today’s woman dreamer, Trish Hunt had it all—an exciting new job, a loving husband, and two beautiful young children. But when her husband died in a tragic car crash, her life was shattered. She became “stuck.” Trish is currently a renowned healthcare leader, author, and mom. In this inspiring conversation with Women Who Win for our “Sheroes Unplugged” series co-hosted by Co-Founder Shaleen Sheth and Khushee Nanavati, Trish shares her journey in writing her new book, “From Stuck to Unstoppable: The Power of Intentional Decision Making in Life and Leadership.” Join us for this inspiring conversation about resilience, overcoming obstacles, career, and work-life balance. On the go? Check out the podcast version below!
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Women's Health: NYU School of Nursing Faculty Member and Coach Farah Laurent Shares Her Mission to Empower Nurses
“I am not your average Nurse, and I hope to disrupt the nursing world by shattering old school narratives.” Today’s woman dreamer, Farah Laurent, is a motivated and passionate nursing professional with 16 years of Emergency nursing, nursing education and leadership experience. An adjunct faculty member at NYU School of Nursing and Founder of Farah Laurent International Nurse Coach LLC, she is on a mission to empower nurses in their careers. In this Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey from the Ivory Coast to Canada, gets candid on the common stresses that nurses face, and shares her advice. Enjoy!
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A Day in the Life of a Bee-Keeper: Deonne Sullivan Talks Honey Harvesting, Safety, and More
“Each bee has a job, each job is essential, the colony is the organism for which they all work to strengthen.” Today’s woman dreamer, Deonne Sullivan is a professional bee keeper with over 15 years of experience. In an interview with Khushee Nanavati, Deonne details her life as a beekeeper, importance of honey harvesting, passion for the field, and safety (and of course - the common question if she ever got stung) Check out her unique story.
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