“One powerful mantra that I often turn to is "I am enough." Amidst life's chaos, it's crucial to recognize your inherent worth. Rather than striving for perfection, acknowledge your efforts and celebrate achievements, big or small. Remember, you deserve love and kindness from yourself and others.” Today’s woman dreamer, Aashita Shekhar reflects on her professional journey in customer success and project management at the Fortune 500 level, and her spirutality and empowerment journey with her new venture, Ascend Jiva. Enjoy her inspiring story!
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"Collaboration is the key to long term success as an organization... we’re successful together and there are no personal 'wins. I encourage my team to invest in their relationships with each other and have each other’s back—what we accomplish, we accomplish together.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonia Sardana is the Chief Transformation Officer of Innova Solutions. an award-winning global technology services company that is accelerating client success through digital innovation. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win for our Women in Philanthropy series with Akshaya Patra USA, Sonia reflects on her journey in business transformation, her approach to team building, and how she gives back through Akshaya Patra and the Innova Foundation. She shares, “Youth are our future, and we are passionate about nourishing their spark.” Enjoy her story!
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“Ultimately, my dream is to empower women to build successful careers and become leaders in cybersecurity. By offering the necessary mentorship, education, and opportunities, we can foster a more diverse and innovative industry, creating a ripple effect of positive change.” Today’s woman dreamer, Neha Kaushal, is a Senior Marketing leader at Acronis, leading global Go-to-Market strategies in cybersecurity. An Electronics engineer from India with advanced degrees from Toronto and Northeastern University, she combines technical expertise with strategic communication. Passionate about empowering women, she actively engages in numerous projects helping young girls and women in India become independent and earn their own living. Neha is also an advocate for local community service and cultural enrichment, balancing her professional life with her love for dance and culinary arts.
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“Mentoring helps to remove some of the preconceived notions we carry about work / bosses / travel. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Neeraj Wadhera is the Chairperson for SCORE Boston, and has had extensive experience working with companies from around the world, including Fidelity Investments and Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Originally from India and how based in Boston, she began her technology career in Abu Dhabi in the 1980s where she worked to computerize the Credit card processing and help introduce ATMs in UAE at the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. With a strong passion for empowering women, she currently dedicates herself to paying forward via mentorship in her work with SCORE Boston. Enjoy!
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“I find that connecting to my patients and keeping that connection over the years is a vital part of caring for them. Often a “listening ear” rather than “elaborate testing” is what actually helps to get at the root of an illness.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Ghazala Alam has over 25 years of experience as a physician, and has provided extensive service on several boards and committees including BCBS, MassAFP, and MMS. A truly multifaceted woman, she is also a talented poetess and the author of a book of Urdu poems called “On Being Human”. In her inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Ghazala shares her journey in becoming a physician, how she found her passion for poetry, and how her own experience with hardship inspires her to give back. She writes, “Kiyoun naa sinf e nazuk ko aaj, sinf e ahn banaa dein! – Let us make the disempowered woman, a woman of steel!” We are honored to share her story on Women’s Health Wednesday!
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“At the end of the day, seeing people shed whatever troubles they are going through thanks to laughter is what drives me daily.” Today’s woman dreamer, Vinita Khalnani is an an actor, comedian, and improviser based in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her viral video titled, "How Our Parents Used To Take Pictures", has been featured in commercials such for platforms such as ESPN, Volkswagen, Opendoor, and Yahoo Mail, and in 2023 she co-created and sold a comedy sketch show to the 'Always Funny' channel on PLUTO TV called "Mother's Day Mom-A-Thon. This past spring, she also emceed the Akshaya Patra USA Boston Gala. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Vinita reflects on how she pivoted from her STEM background to pursue the creative fields, the inspirational role of her family in her career, the importance of giving back, and her lifelong passion for telling stories and making people laugh. Enjoy!
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“I think diversity in general is important in terms of representing and catering for everyone in society. In healthcare, it’s particularly critical as women are most often the consumers on behalf of their families and they are most likely to be the caregivers for older/younger family members who are in need.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nicki Macmanus, has had extensive leadership experience in the healthcare industry including at CVS Health and Cancer Care Direct. In her Women Who Win interview, Nicki reflects on how growing up in a family of healthcare workers in Ireland inspired her future passion for the space, how digital tools and AI in improving healthcare access, and her advice to women in leadership. Enjoy her inspiring story!
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“Influenced by several relatives who were excellent doctors, I developed a passion for medicine, which led me to pursue my MBBS degree at Mumbai University. After completing my residency in Internal Medicine in New York, I settled in Massachusetts, where I've dedicated the past two decades to serving as a primary care physician.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Sonali Khond is a dedicated primary care physician and is currently the President of the Indian Medical Association of New England. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her journey leading IMANE, her passion for music and dance and how she navigates physician burnout! Enjoy!
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“Reclaiming myself … walking back to my “asal” … being my authentic self.. all were facets of the biggest challenge I faced: when I walked out of my 17 year old marriage with two very young kids. Having no family around, zero bank balance, and no alimony or spousal support, I had to make a conscious effort everyday to stay positive and not let this experience ruin my spirit.” Today’s woman dreamer, Anmara Nawaz Khan is a scientist and classical musician. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on her journey in academia, discovering her passion for music, and how she navigated the obstacles she faced along the way. Embracing a “bring it on” and “I am ready for a challenge” mindset, this is a story of inspiration and resilience, and we are honored to share Anmara’s journey!
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