“I believe in ‘Community First’ philosophy and promote ‘Dance for a cause’. Anyone can dance but it’s meaningless if it does not bring true happiness and wellbeing around us.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ekta Jain, is the founder of Ekta Dance Academy. From kathak to bollywood, salsa to hip-hop, Ekta has been a passionate dancer for many years. Outside of her dance career, she embodies a “community-first” mindset, actively working with numerous community organizations like ISW, SEWA, and more. As we enter the season of giving, we are excited to share her inspiring story!

“Things that are meant for you won't pass you by. Pursue your passion until it happens” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonya Venugopal is a talented actress who made her Broadway debut in Life of Pi, an Epic Tale of Endurance + Hope based on a best-selling novel. Sonya reflects on her decision to move to NYC to pursue her acting career, her Indian-American and Italian heritage, and her hope for more representation for Indians on Broadway and mainstream theatre. We are excited to share her dynamic journey, Enjoy!

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!

“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!

“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!

With the explosion of social media in the last one decade and the ever expanding reach of OTT platforms and Internet in remote areas, I see the reach of media expanding in a huge way. Today’s woman dreamer, Monika Rawal is is Senior Entertainment Editor at Hindustan Times, and has more than a decade of experience with various streams in media. A movie buff, a foodie and a travel junkie, with a sharp wit, she believes a go-getter attitude is paramount for success and is on a mission to mentor future journalists and creators. In her Women Who Win interview, she shares her journey, her thoughts on the everchanging media landscape, and memorable experiences interviewing Bollywood celebrities. Enjoy!

“I see myself as a cultural activist. Kashmiri culture is facing an extinction.  Through my work I have tried to bring the Kashmiri language back into the mainstream.” .Today’s woman dreamer, Sunayana Kachroo is an award-winning Poet,  Filmwriter, Producer, Lyricist and a Columnist, with a passion for highlighting her Kashmiri culture and heritage in her work.  Her work has been screened at many prestigious film festivals like Cannes, MAMI and Austin Film Festival, and shines light on relevant topics around the globe, including women empowerment, love, healing, and more. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her artistic journey and shares details on her upcoming projects. Enjoy! 

“Intentional, borderless, and Connecting. With the music I make, I aim to bring people around the world together.” Today’s woman dreamer, Annette Phillip, is a woman to know in the music industry. A versatile vocalist from Kerala, India, Annette is the Artistic Director of Berklee India Ensemble. In this inspiring interview, Annette brings exciting news: The Berklee India Ensemble debut album “Shuruaat” has been nominated for the Grammys in 2023 for Best Global Music Album. She reflects on her journey as a musician, the process of making this record, and shares her gratitude for this momentous achievement! Enjoy her story!

As we reach the end of Asian-American Pacific Islander month, it’s also important to support Asians in more unconventional fields, such as comedy. With comedy being a traditionally male dominated industry, it's extremely refreshing to find a female Asian comedian in the midst. The next time you’re scrolling through Netflix, try checking out one of these five AAPI Female comedians. While some are more mainstream celebrities and others are more niche stand-up comedians, the one thing all these women have in common is that they’re absolutely hilarious.

“My first preference is to cover and take care of any positive community stories, which may help and inspire viewers. I believe this medium is very powerful and if we can use it properly, it's a great tool for any society to grow.” An accomplished filmmaker and entrepreneur, Gayatri shares her wonderful career as a leader in South Asian media, from being a TV News Anchor, acting in over two dozen plays, and the exciting “Celebrities in Unison” showcasing celebrity experiences in the pandemic. A woman with a passion for sharing the voice of our communities, we are excited to share her story.

“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!

“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!

“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.

“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.

“After having my own kids, I realized that there was a critical need for real, authentic and accurate depiction of South Asian culture and practices in children’s programming and education.” Today’s woman dreamer, Anu Sehgal is the founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, a platform aiming to provide South Asian children with the opportunity to learn about and be proud of their South Asian Culture. Based in New York, Anu holds an MBA from Yale, and is an entrepreneur, marketer, and a children’s book author. A multi-faceted woman, Anu’s client list includes The Met, Asia Society, Hudson Yards, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Waterline Park, and more. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Anu shares how she founded Culture Tree, her new initiative, Food as Culture, and her vision for preserving cultural heritage and raising global citizens! Enjoy!

“Being disciplined will win over being motivated.” Today’s woman dreamer, Nandini Kashyap, is a pharma scientist, content creator, fitness enthusiast, and pageant winner (Ms. India New England 2021). Quite a multi-faceted woman! For this week’s Women’s Health Wednesday, Nandini reflects on her career in pharma, her weight loss journey, and how pageantry helped her learn to live authentically and say yes to opportunities. We are excited to share her inspiring story!

Jaishri is an active supporter at leading art institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera, Newport Jazz Festival, and she is currently the Vice Chair of the Board at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. In this inspiring interview, Jaishri shares her journey with supporting emerging artists, how her cultural roots inspire her artistic vision, and her next big dream. Enjoy her story!

“The connection I felt to these ladies is just what I needed to stay motivated in these tough times. We formed a sisterhood” Today’s woman dreamer, Manvee Vaid is a dedicated social entrepreneur, empowering women across India’s vast artisan community. Artisans are the backbone of India’s non-farm rural economy, and the workforce is primarily made up of women. These communities faced significant challenges during Covid-19 that many of us aren’t aware from. from lack of raw materials to lockdowns and closures of factories. Manvee’s mission is to bring a voice to these artisans, who carry India’s rich history and tradition through their work. In this inspiring interview, Manvee shares her exciting journey as a social entrepreneur, and her passion for building community.

“To be candid, becoming a wedding planner after getting married was the furthest thing from what I wanted to be.” Today’s woman dreamer, Tanvi Desai Rana, is a woman to know in the wedding and events industry. As the lead planner of Mint To Be Events, Tanvi has planned weddings all over the world for the past 12 years. Tanvi reflects on her career, including the first wedding she ever planned, and shares her expert tips on hiring a planner versus DIY, Covid-19 Precautions, budgeting, and bringing your dream wedding to light. She shares, “The advice I would give to my younger self and other wedding planners is to embrace wedding planning as an opportunity to touch people’s lives.” Enjoy Tanvi’s story!

“I realized if I was going to show up for real, I needed to know who I am - FOR REAL. Today’s woman dreamer, Dion Johnson, is a multi-award-winning Women's champion, with a mission to “re-power women” to drive change and embrace who they are. Born with a facial disfigurement, Dion learned at an early age that we have to unmask and show up FOR REAL. Having worked with hundreds of rising women leaders, Dion emphasizes that this is the time to bring influential women to the forefront. She writes, “Womanity is innately powerful, she is gifted, strong, nurturing, intuitive, caring, compassionate fierce and influential. I believe marketplace leadership needs authentic womanity now, like never before, if we are ever going to win the war against some of our most persistent global marketplace predicaments such as inequality, injustice, all forms of “ISMS”, ill-health and indifference.” An inspiring coach and strategic ally, Dion shares her “5 Step Checklist for Change”. for all women. Enjoy her powerful story!

“To me, preparing and letting women to make vital decisions in their life and in society is women's empowerment . I seek to empower women through my work.” Today’s woman dreamer, Archana Srivastava, is a dynamic, renowned Mumbai-based artist, with a passion for highlighting history and tradition across mediums. Archana shares her view as art as a medium for empowerment, and her dream for her art career (such as her interest in NFTs, digital, and 3D art). A relatable and creative journey, enjoy Archana’s story!

“Only humans possess the ability to live consciously and must strive to do so.” How have you embraced spirituality in your life? Today’s woman dreamer, Sangeeta Bhasin Verma, reflects on her meaningful spiritual journey. She shares how she embraces spiritual principles in the modern world, from listening to gurus lectures' online/in-person to a day in the life from her experience at Sadhguru’s Isha Institute retreat. For those looking to learn more about spirituality in 2022, Sangeeta shares some of her key learnings and how her perspective on life has evolved throughout her journey. Enjoy her story!

“We started thinking, Is there a better way to present news?” Meet today’s woman dreamer, Anuradha Kedia is the Co-founder of The Better India, the World’s Largest Positive & Solutions-based Content Driven Impact platform. In this installment of “In Conversation with Women Who Win”, Anuradha shares how the team grew the platform to over a million in following, what inspired The Better India, and how she seeks to use media for social good. Thank you to our lovely host Tamanna Raisinghani for this powerful and thought-provoking interview!

“CAREspaces gave me the opportunity to combine my profession, as an attorney, with my passion, as a Bharatanatyam dancer.” Today’s woman dreamer, Krithika Rajkumar, is quite the multi-faceted woman. A Boston-based lawyer at Global 100 Law Firm Nixon Peabody LLP, Krithika is also a dance prodigy, former Miss Malayalee North America, and the Head of Legal of CARE Spaces, an organization creating safe spaces for the Indian Arts Community. Also a newlywed, we had to ask what her key takeaway was from planning her Indian wedding during Covid. Krithika shares her top learnings from her career, how she combines her passions for arts & law, and how she finds the perfect balance in life.

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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.

“Women are a minority in this field, and Indian women are a minority within this minority. One of the most shocking statistics that comes out of this field is that 75% of women architects are single, married but childless, divorced, and single parents.’ Today’s woman dreamer, Ratna Dalal was an award winning architect for over 10 years before she decided to make the leap to other creative ventures. Before working on her five-star-rated books The Watercolor of Life, Nature Inspired Creativity and From Passion to Products, she had worked on architecture in the fields of healthcare, retail, hospitality, and residential design. Today, Dalal continues to write and create floral designs for her store on Zazzle. Ratna’s Seasonal Art takes inspiration from the natural flora and fauna of the changing landscape and translates it to mugs, shirts, bags and more through watercolor. Dalal also regularly posts on her blog, Creative Joys, where she talks about the latest florals that are on her mind. Her current obsession? Yellow Magnolias, which she describes as “heaven on earth.” Dalal hosts events and book talks in her hometown in Massachusets where she discusses what inspires her and the motivation behind her books. She spoke to Women Who Win about making the leap from architecture to art, finding inspiration, and more. We are excited to share her story!

“The connection I felt to these ladies is just what I needed to stay motivated in these tough times. We formed a sisterhood” Today’s woman dreamer, Manvee Vaid is a dedicated social entrepreneur, empowering women across India’s vast artisan community. Artisans are the backbone of India’s non-farm rural economy, and the workforce is primarily made up of women. These communities faced significant challenges during Covid-19 that many of us aren’t aware from. from lack of raw materials to lockdowns and closures of factories. Manvee’s mission is to bring a voice to these artisans, who carry India’s rich history and tradition through their work. In this inspiring interview, Manvee shares her exciting journey as a social entrepreneur, and her passion for building community.

“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!

“Henna/mehndi is an ancient art, with so much richness to learn. But it is not recognized as publicly as many other art forms. My dream is to see the younger generations learn and preserve the Henna art form, so that we do not lose its wonderful traditions and practice.” Today’s woman dreamer, Manisha Trivedi, founder of Henna Cafe, shares her passion for the traditional art form, her tips for beginner henna artists, and the importance of using clean & natural ink. A true artist, enjoy Manisha’s lovely story!

“Little did I know when I started teaching a few students at my home, that teaching and spreading the love for art would grow into an entire arts academy.” Today’s woman dreamer, Java Joshi, is an Art Entrepreneur. A passionate artist, she shares how she built the Academy of Creative Arts, teaching students and budding artists of all ages, 3-73. Looking to explore your artistic side in 2021? Java highlights the power of art and art education. From stimulating the imagination to reducing stress and building self esteem, Java shares some exciting ways to get creative this year!

My passion for ceramics was sparked at the age of nine and the fascination of taking a lump of clay and making it into art. Today’s woman dreamer, Meenakshi Garodia, cultivates her passion for art to empower global women and capture the human emotion behind daily life. Creating conversation and reflection, her piece, “Silenced” explores how countless women around the world are silenced for myriad reasons, be it culture, family or gender expectations. She shares her passion behind art and her advice to young artists and creatives.

Be a Virtual Volunteer and Take Initiative: Jharna Madan inspires us all, as she shares how she views Covid-19 as the time to give back to the community, in all different ways.

“As immigrant parents, we hope for our kids to learn the native language. With this in mind, I am keen on writing bilingual books. Under my creative company, Noetic Nook, I have written other books, poems, and even songs! “ A technologist by trade, Parveen Minocha is currently working at Oracle Retail, building Cloud Services for retailers. She is also an Indian-American writer, and she founded ‘Noetic Nook’ to pursue her passion for creative writing and to bring harmony between English and Hindi with her creations. She brings a unique perspective to her writing, infusing it with vivid imagery and thought-provoking ideas. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her journey growing up in India, the inspiration behind ‘Chumbak’, a children’s poetry book in Hindi with English translations, and her passionate community work with Ekal Vidyalaya. Enjoy!

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!

“Read a lot! Unless you read, you cannot become a good writer. Books have been wonderful teachers for me.” Today’s woman dreamer, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a woman to know in the arts & literature world. She has published 20 books including Palace of Illusions and The Last Queen, and her short stories have been published in The New Yorker, Vogue etc. She is also dedicated to giving back. We are excited to share this inspiring interview in our Women in Philanthropy series, in collaboration with Akshaya Patra. Enjoy!

“True self-esteem comes from competence, not the other way around.” We are excited to kick-off a new series on Women Who Win, called “Women in Literature - Mother-Daughter Book Reviews.” In this series, Gayatri Aryan and her daughter Aneesha bring insightful and candid reviews on books relating to women (strong female protagonists, female authors etc). Gayatri starts us off with a review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”, a New York Times Best check out Gayatri’s review (either in article OR audio format if you are on the go) ! Let us know what book is on your summer reading list in the comments!

Celebrate Women’s History Month with us - today’s woman dreamer, Manisha Sinha is a renowned historian, currently serving as the Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut. A talented award-winning author, her recent book, The Slave's Cause: A History of Abolition was featured as the editor’s choice in The New York Times Book Review, and was one of three great History books in Bloomberg News. In honor of Women’s History Month, she shares a day in her life as a historian, why history excites her and three women in history she admires!

“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!]

“I am a vivid traveller, I have travelled to over 52 countries and 220 cities, and I love the cultural diversity globally.” Today’s woman dreamer, Hong Kong based serial entrepreneur Emily Cheung, is on a mission to use technology for good. She is the founder of Shake to Win, a travel technology platform connecting authentic places and cultural experiences around the world. Most recently, she is also the co-founder of Appreciator.io, an experiential platform collaborating with art institutions and brands for heritage preservation, through NFT creation, digital art, immersive experiences and more. A creator at heart, Emily reflects on her journey in starting multiple ventures, balancing it all, and shares her top 10 tips for every female entrepreneur. She writes, “Don't be afraid of failure; failure is where you can rise again with your innovation.” We are excited to share her story on Women Who Win!

From Malta to Machu Pichu, today’s woman dreamer Bejal Gosai is a traveler at heart, having visited over 60 countries. Bejal is the creator of sustainable blog series, #be-lavie green, where she brings her passions for sustainability and travel together. As we plan our vacations for Summer 2022, Bejal reflects on her adventurous travels. She also shares her top 5 tips on travelling in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner. A must read for every woman with wanderlust, enjoy Bejal’s story!

“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?

“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!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a lighthouse? The serenity, the views, the solitude, and more. Hamida Merchant, a woman passionate for the adventures life has to offer, shares the story of a dream summer vacation. Living in a Lighthouse: The Perfect New England Summer Vacation Spot During Quarantine.

“The diversity in fashion allows you to paint a picture of various cultures and customs” Today’s woman dreamer, Priya Bagade is truly a multi-faceted creative soul, with experiences as a model, actor, pageant winner, and a mom. In this inspiring Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her early interest in fashion, from reading fashion magazines in her small town to becoming an award winning model. She shares her top tips to young women interested in modelling, and how the industry is becoming more diverse and inclusive. A must read - enjoy her story!

“The most important thing is to find someone who is willing to take a chance on you” In this installment of Conversations with Women Who Win, we meet Danielle Naer. Danielle is Senior Fashion Editor at The Editorialist. Based in New York City, Danielle has had quite the dream career in the fashion and media industries, with her work being featured on Vogue.com, Who What Wear, Refinery29, The Zoe Report, and more. A multi-faceted woman, she is also passionate about giving back and empowering others. In this podcast interview, Danielle shares how she built her career, the lessons she learned a long the way, and her favorite fashion trends and must have accessories.

“It is my desire to introduce to the U.S. my family’s clothing designs from Delhi, by working with the customers in refining and designing the dresses to their complete satisfaction. My aim is to make Chhabra Bridal Wear the boutique to go for Indian Clothing in the Boston area.” We are excited to share the story of today’s woman dreamer, Vyjayanti Chhabra. She is the founder of Chhabra Bridal in Cambridge Massachusetts. In this interview with Women Who Win, she shares her journey in the Indian fashion business, Indian fashion trends to watch, and some of the celebrities around town she’s dressed. A must read - enjoy her story!

“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!

“Fashion trend for fall 2022 - sequins sequins and sequins!! Shiny paillettes are back and they’re everywhere, literally. “ Today’s woman dreamer Mansi Modi consistently advocates for confidence, sustainability, and the power of support from family. She started her brand “Geometrix Fashion Hut”, while taking care of a newborn baby, and is now displaying her work in New York and Paris Fashion weeks. In this inspiring interview with our intern Dia Arora, Mansi Modi reminds us what it means to be a #dreamcatcher as she turns her passion for fashion into a business and platform for advocacy.

This year's New York Fashion Week signifies hope to create a better precedent for diversity in the fashion world. It is that time of the year - New York Fashion Week! Our social media intern and today’s woman dreamer, Dia Arora recaps some of this year’s best looks, highlighting some of the key designers that are bringing diversity to the high fashion scene. From Christian Siriano who is embracing body positivity and gender non-binary models to Claudia Li who embraces her Asian American identity through her design, check out some of this year’s iconic looks! Thank you Dia for sharing your perspective!

“The way they say 'you are what you eat' I truly also feel 'you are what you wear'. Everyday you wake up and remove one piece of clothing from your wardrobe, without realising that there is a lot of thought and emotion behind it!” Today’s woman dreamer, Palak Shah, is the Founder of Exhale Label, a brand focused on spreading positive messaging and affordable luxury. Inspired with the name “Exhale Label” on a New York subway when she was studying at Parsons School of Design, Palak shares her exciting journey in the fashion world such as Kareena Kapoor wearing one of her designs to the powerful conversations her label has encouraged women to have on topics like body positivity and self-expression. Enjoy Palak’s inspiring story!

“I started my business in 2003, with the goal of introducing Indian Inspired jewelry to mainstream USA.I wanted to create a look without being too ethnic, something for the global eclectic woman without breaking the bank.” Have you seen Amrita Singh’s Jewelry collection? Today’s woman dreamer, Amrita Singh, is a leading Indian Fusion jewelry designer, with a passion for affordable luxury. A true believer in statement jewelry, Amrita shares her expert tips on the jewelry trends to know this summer, and how to pair your outfits with the right accessories to make a statement and be your best self!

“I always enjoyed comments from others about being a “nonconformist.” Today’s woman dreamer, Henna Karna, an executive at Google Cloud focusing on the insurance and risk space, shares her leadership journey, and upcoming trends to know about in the insurance industry. From her top tips to building the best teams to how her childhood experiences as one of the few Indian-American kids encouraged her to embrace diversity and nonconformity, Henna shares how she became the leader she is today. She writes, “when it comes to my leadership style it's the individuality of each person that I really focus on. I don’t try to change anyone, but rather optimize what they bring to the table.” Enjoy her powerful story below!

From Building Roads to Building Dresses, today’s woman dreamer, Amber Renae is a woman of many talents. She was a designer on Project Runway, has a new popular Hulu series, Dream Life, a renowned fashion stylist, and was the only Australian reporter at Fashion TV. A true believer that “The Sky is the Limit” and facing multiple adversities and challenges, Amber shares her message for all women on how to “amplify their impact”, pursue a career change, and her life in the exciting worlds of fashion and T.V. Enjoy her powerful and inspiring story below!

Maison Christian Dior truly stands by the words of Monsieur Dior- ‘whatever you do, do it with passion’-this is exactly what I live by too!.” Today’s woman dreamer, Ananya Rajpoot, shares her journey in the exciting world luxury fashion and marketing, living and working in Paris, the world’s fashion hub. An Indo-French scholar. Ananya has been associated with luxury brands such as Guerlain, Dior, Coty , and more. She shares her tips to all women on self-advocacy, “being your own cheerleader”, thoughts on upcoming trends in the luxury industry, and her passion for women representation and empowerment.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, today’s woman dreamer, Meera Sharma, shares her thoughts on all things dating. Ever wonder what life on a dating show is really like? Meera shares her experiences as a contestant on the hit dating show, Take Me Out, her new talk-show, Up Your Game, where she explores topics around South Asian dating, including a fun advice segment, “Ask the Auntie G”. She also voices her thoughts on a the important role that women empowerment and confidence must have in the dating world. A must read for all women! Enjoy Meera’s exciting story, and have a lovely Valentine’s Day Weekend!

How does one find their dream date in 2020? How has virtual dating changed the dynamic, and how realistic are our classic dating shows, such as the popular Indian Matchmaking? Cross-Cultural Relationships, Finding a Partner later in life, and more. Dating Coach Amy Mehta Parmar shares her insights with us.