Women Who Win

10/08/2024

Pregnancy should be a joy, but sometimes it can be a real pain in the… foot. The average length of a pregnancy is forty weeks or 280 days. During this time a woman’s body goes through many changes. Some of these changes are, like weight gain, are obvious while others are not. The changes that happen during this time can have lasting effects on your body and it is important to address any issues as they happen. In honor of International Podiatry Day, check out the expertise of today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Elizabeth Piselli, the current President of AAWP. From her perspective as a podiatrist, she shares her expertise on how pregnancy changes extend to the feet, and how you can manage them!

Pregnancy should be a joy, but sometimes it can be a real pain in the… foot. The average length of a pregnancy is forty weeks or 280 days. During this time a woman’s body goes through many changes. Some of these changes are, like weight gain, are obvious while others are not. The changes that ha...

09/27/2024

Ayana is a senior in Massachusetts with a love for the heart. Her interests include STEM, medicine, and research, striving to use her passions to make a difference in the healthcare system. She is captain of the Speech and Debate Team, President of Acton HOSA and Girls in Science, and leads nonprofits Genxl and Light on the Heart. In her free time, Ayana enjoys reading memoirs, painting landscapes, quilling earrings for her Etsy business, and spending time with her family.

Bio:   Ayana is a senior in Massachusetts with a love for the heart. Her interests include STEM, medicine, and research, striving to use her passions to make a difference in the healthcare system. She is captain of the Speech and Debate Team, President of Acton HOSA and Girls in Science, an

09/24/2024

“I grew up in a family that placed a high value on education and community service, which laid the foundation for my passion for giving back. My parents instilled in me a sense of duty to help others and stay connected to our cultural roots. These values became stronger after I moved to the U.S.” Today’s woman dreamer, Deepa Agrawal is a dedicated community leader and volunteer, currently serving as the President of Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB). Deepa is deeply committed to preserving Indian cultural heritage and has made significant contributions to organizations such as Hindi Manch and the Shishu Bharati School of Language and Culture. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from India and works as a tax consultant at a public accounting firm. She is a resident of Burlington, MA, where she lives with her husband, Nilesh Agrawal, and their two children, Ayush and Akshara. Check out her story! https://www.womenwhowin100.com/blog/deepa-agrawal-iab-hindi-manch Nilesh Agrawal

“I grew up in a family that placed a high value on education and community service, which laid the foundation for my passion for giving back. My parents instilled in me a sense of duty to help others and stay connected to our cultural roots. These values became stronger after I moved to the U.S......

09/24/2024

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Ranveer Brar's Journery: MasterChef, TV Star & Acting in the movie Buckingham Murders with Karen Kapoor

09/20/2024

Meet our next amazing teen from Newton North, Aneesha A***n... "I'm fascinated by neurons, psychology, and just the brain in general. It blows my mind how much there is still to discover, and my big dream is to be part of that journey of discovery."

Her love of writing fuels her interest in all things science and medicine. Read her story here!

1. What motivated you to start the Newton North Medicine in the Media Club, and what are some of the key messages you aim to convey through this initiative? Media outlets often falsely represent medical stories to attract viewers, leading to inaccurate perceptions. The complexities of medical prac

09/09/2024

“The key to this is networking as one conversation could change the entire course of a business. When it comes to networking, saying yes is my best networking tip.” With TiECON East 2024 just around the corner on Friday, September 13th, we are excited to introduce today’s women dreamers, Kathryn Oliver and Lisa Marie Kelly. They will be speakers at this year’s conference, where they will share their expertise on possible exit options for early stage / start-up companies. Kathryn is a Tax Partner at Ernst & Young in the Boston office’s Global Compliance and Reporting Tax practice. Lisa is a managing director at Ernst & Young Boston office’s assurance practice. Check out their story and TIE CON East 2024!

“The key to this is networking as one conversation could change the entire course of a business. When it comes to networking, saying yes is my best networking tip.” With TiECON East 2024 just around the corner on Friday, September 13th, we are excited to introduce today’s women dreamers, Kathr...

09/05/2024

“To make a positive impact on the world with what I’ve learned, I can create infrastructure to uplift other youth to speak up about their ideals.” For the next installment of Girls Who Win - Teen Initiative, we are excited to share Suravi Bhatia’s journey as a young activist, including her work on Governor Healey’s Youth Climate Council, DEI Commissioner for the Town of Acton, and organizing her town’s Diwalifest petition to embrace South Asian cultural heritage. Enjoy!

1. You were an environmental justice chair for a year at Maura Healey’s Youth Climate Council where you worked closely on climate policy proposals. Was there a particular policy you found most interesting to work on? Have you always been interested in environmental science? As a chair of the EJ c

08/29/2024

For the next installment of our teen series, Girls Who Win, meet today’s woman dreamer, Chace Olivia Bowdre. She was crowned the 2024 Miss Precious Pearl through the Boston Pearl Foundation, has served as a parliamentarian and a secretary for the Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, and is a talented dancer.Enjoy https://www.womenwhowin100.com/blog/chace-bowdre-teen-newton?fbclid=IwY2xjawE9mDZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdPGPpqzUSpWMbxT9YwIB_hBxcAF9g17m7ovdLkJnIgpuqFXZqz7ae-yQQ_aem_OIrEx3UkQI06k9HZulXflA

You are a member of the Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc., and have served as a parliamentarian and a secretary there. You are also going to be a secretary for the National Honors Society in this upcoming year. What are some skills you’ve learned in your role as the secretary and how...

08/29/2024

For the next installment of our teen series, Girls Who Win, meet today’s woman dreamer, Chase Olivia Bowdre. She was crowned the 2024 Miss Precious Pearl through the Boston Pearl Foundation, has served as a parliamentarian and a secretary for the Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, and is a talented dancer

You are a member of the Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc., and have served as a parliamentarian and a secretary there. You are also going to be a secretary for the National Honors Society in this upcoming year. What are some skills you’ve learned in your role as the secretary and how...

08/16/2024

“The theme of “The Connected Entrepreneur” is what TiE Boston exemplifies best.” With TiECON East 2024 just weeks away, today’s woman dreamer, entrepreneur and conference co-chair, Nithya Iyer Singh shares everything you need to know, including key advice to first-time attendees, the session she is most looking forward to, the unique aspects of this year’s TedX format conference, and what motivates her work in growing the Boston entrepreneurial ecosystem.

An entrepreneur herself, she also reflects on how she is combining her passions for science, technology, and business to support budding entrepreneurs with new venture, 2123 Frontiers.

Don’t miss her inspiring interview with Women Who Win and learn how you can be a part of this transformative event.

“The theme of “The Connected Entrepreneur” is what TiE Boston exemplifies best.” With TiECON East 2024 just weeks away, today’s woman dreamer, entrepreneur and conference co-chair, Nithya Iyer Singh shares everything you need to know, including key advice to first-time attendees, the sessi...

08/13/2024

“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, Aash*ta Shekhar on her professional journey in customer success and project management at the Fortune 500 level, and her spirituality and empowerment journey with her new venture, Ascend Jiva. Enjoy her inspiring story!

“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

08/09/2024

"I’ve seen that teenage girls often struggle to balance their school life with their social life. My advice to them is to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. Set realistic goals, take breaks, and seek help when needed." For the next installment of our "Girls Who Win -Teen Initiative" series, Vani Mittal reflects on her journey as a teen entrepreneur and social advocate. Vani reflects on what she shares what she thinks makes a "winning pitch" based on the success with building the startup TelePark, through the TiE Young Entrepreneurship program, her experiences with biotech research program with Biogen-MIT, and her community work and how she gives back through Acton Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board and as leader of AB Students for Equity & Justice Club. Enjoy!

"Crafting Winning Pitches”: How Building Startup “TelePark” Taught Teen Entrepreneur Vani Mittal Essential Skills in Business and Giving Back to Society 1. You achieved remarkable success with your startup, TelePark, through the TiE Young Entrepreneurship program. What did you learn from the c...

08/08/2024

"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!

"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...

08/01/2024

If I had been asked as a kid if I could ever qualify for the world cup for rock climbing, I would have gone, “What?” I think now, after having put lots of effort into my sport, it’s not out of reach. I feel more confident that I will be successful both sports-wise and academically. We are excited to share Isis Devisch-Lal’s inspiring journey as a nationally ranked speed climber and her strong passion for green energy for our teen initiative.

1. When you were 6 years old you participated in boys gymnastics because you loved the rings. At this young age you were told you couldn’t compete on the rings because you were a girl.  How has that affected you and your ambitions?  If you could go back in time, what is something y

07/30/2024

“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 Mishra, 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. Enjoy!

“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 dream...

07/24/2024

“The biggest lesson I learned was to have trust in your team. You go through a lot of challenges working in a high-stress environment, sometimes with limited resources and you need to trust in your team’s ability to get the job done.” Today’s woman dreamer, Venus Senjam is a Senior Customer Project Manager with Sneider Electric. She is a returnee, starting her career again after retiring from the Indian Army as a Major. Paying it forward from her own experiences, she is also a strong advocate of supporting women joining the corporate world after a career break, and an active community service volunteer in the Franklin/Norfolk county area. We are honored to share her story!

“The biggest lesson I learned was to have trust in your team. You go through a lot of challenges working in a high-stress environment, sometimes with limited resources and you need to trust in your team’s ability to get the job done.” Today’s woman dreamer, Venus Senjam is a Senior Customer ...

07/22/2024

LAUNCHING TEEN INITIATIVE: “When I feel prepared, confident and know who I am as a swimmer, those are the performances I will never forget.“ We are honored to launch our new teen initiative series, led by Aanya Gupta with today’s women dreamers, Emileen “Emma” Moore and Juliet Moore.

Emileen will be training with the Senior National Team for the 2028 Olympics as a part of Team USA, and her career highlights include being on Junior National Team 4 years in a row (2020 to 2024); 2021 U.S. National Championship Individual High Point Winner with 1st in Solo, Duet, Team, Combo; 2018 Junior Olympic National Championship Grand Slam Winner with 1st in every event (Team, Solo, Duet, Figures); U.S. National Team Championship title for 7 years in a row (2018 to 2024).Juliet has also won many medals at Junior Olympics and U.S. National Championships including a Gold medal at the 2024 Junior Olympics.

In their inspiring interview with Women Who Win, they reflect on the key life lessons they have learned as young highly competitive athletes such as grit, self-confidence, and balancing their time, and their next big dreams! Enjoy! Christine Lee

“When I feel prepared, confident and know who I am as a swimmer, those are the performances I will never forget.“ We are honored to launch our new teen initiative series with today’s women dreamers, Emileen “Emma” Moore and Juliet Moore. Emileen will be training with the Senior National Te...

07/08/2024

“South Asia and the Institute: Transformative Connections was a labor of love, a testament to the power of storytelling and community collaboration.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Ranu Boppana is an accomplished physician, advocating for humanistic medical education. She is also the Co-Director of South Asia and the Institute: Transformative Connections, which made history in its beautiful documentation of South Asian history at MIT. She shares, “The project isn't just about documenting the past; it is about showcasing the diverse experiences and forgotten histories of the South Asian diaspora.” We are excited to share her unique, multi-faceted journey on Women Who Win!

“South Asia and the Institute: Transformative Connections was a labor of love, a testament to the power of storytelling and community collaboration.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Ranu Boppana is an accomplished physician, advocating for humanistic medical education. She is also the Co-Director o...

07/01/2024

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We are proud to introduce the new program with Women Who Win: The Teen Initiative.

This program will focus on celebrating and amplifying the voices and stories of young women of all backgrounds.
We aim to expand this empowering platform to reach teenage girls who want to inspire others with their voice through their story.

To read more about this initiative or if you know a girl between the ages of 13 to 19 who has an inspiring story, please click the link above and click “Submit Nominations for Teen Initiative” for our review.

We look forward to bringing you more valuable and relevant content!

06/19/2024

On Sunday June 2nd, Women Who Win hosted their first in-person summit. The venue was fantastic Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington. The speakers and panels were dynamic and interesting and the energy and camaraderie were amazing. We had a full house and we are so happy to share this event with so many people. The wonderful thing about technology is we can share this day with our global friends and followers. On youtube, we have created a playlist so you could follow the event in order at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAy-Noh0MG4kAxXcqLA1DKa0watW1qbtM

To listen to the event, you can hear us on your favorite podcast platform Sheros Unplugged with Women Who Win or directly on Buzzsprout at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2179080.rss

Enjoy!
Women Who Win Team

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06/08/2024

Thank you Aash*ta Shekhar for this thoughtful review of Women Who Win Summer Summit

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05/30/2024

Countdown to summer summit - We are excited to share our Male Allies Panel! Moderated by Preetesh Shrivastava, this panel session will bring diverse perspectives to uncover the crucial role men play in advocating for gender equality. We are looking forward to hearing from this wonderful panel Nilesh Agrawal Dhrumil Shah Anupam Wali and Ali Rizvi. Thank you!