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Dr. Andrew Marsh: A Veterinarian’s Journey of Compassion & Care

A Childhood Sprouted from Veterinary Roots Defining Moments: Hurricane Katrina and Sophie Milestones of the Veterinary Journey: Then, Now and Someday Tips to Approach Pet Care and Well-being Influential Figures and Guiding LightsHere! Ethical Practices: Taking a Stand on Breeding and Abuse Finding the Personal & Professional Balance Overview: The trajectory of life is unpredictable and can lead to unexpected yet fulfilling paths. Transformative moments can alter one's life purpose. Nurturing the human-animal bond is a fundamental, holistic approach to [...]
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A Childhood Sprouted from Veterinary Roots Defining Moments: Hurricane Katrina and Sophie Milestones of the Veterinary Journey: Then, Now and Someday Tips to Approach Pet Care and Well-being Influential Figures and Guiding LightsHere! Ethical Practices: Taking a Stand on Breeding and Abuse Finding the Personal & Professional Balance Overview: The trajectory of life is unpredictable and can lead to unexpected yet fulfilling paths. Transformative moments can alter one's life purpose. Nurturing the human-animal bond is a fundamental, holistic approach to
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Dr. Sandeep Gulati: Impacting Lives Through the Gift of Healing

Finding and Pursuing Your Passion Journey of Self-Understanding Each Step Matters Every Achievement Is Important Overview: Dr. Sandeep Gulati believes that reflecting is a crucial part of the self-understanding journey. By knowing his passion and gravitating towards it, Dr. Sandeep Gulati shares his story of passion intertwined with one’s happiness. Dr. Sandeep Gulati believes that whatever field you are in, make sure to fully embrace it each step of the journey. As Dr. Sandeep Gulati would say that big changes
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Finding and Pursuing Your Passion Journey of Self-Understanding Each Step Matters Every Achievement Is Important Overview: Dr. Sandeep Gulati believes that reflecting is a crucial part of the self-understanding journey. By knowing his passion and gravitating towards it, Dr. Sandeep Gulati shares his story of passion intertwined with one’s happiness. Dr. Sandeep Gulati believes that whatever field you are in, make sure to fully embrace it each step of the journey. As Dr. Sandeep Gulati would say that big changes
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Shamim Nabuuma’s Journey: From a Doctor to a Techpreneur

Daring to Make a Difference Realizing Responsibilities as an Entrepreneur Introspective Thoughts Over Intrusive Ones Imparting Major Life-Learning Lessons The Future Ahead Overview: Shamim Nabuuma's inspiring shift from being a medical student to an entrepreneur is driven by a strong purpose.  She stresses on the importance of being different and creating change and generating genuine impact. One major piece of advice that she shares is to follow your passion to be able to bring change.  She believes in the fact
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Daring to Make a Difference Realizing Responsibilities as an Entrepreneur Introspective Thoughts Over Intrusive Ones Imparting Major Life-Learning Lessons The Future Ahead Overview: Shamim Nabuuma's inspiring shift from being a medical student to an entrepreneur is driven by a strong purpose.  She stresses on the importance of being different and creating change and generating genuine impact. One major piece of advice that she shares is to follow your passion to be able to bring change.  She believes in the fact
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Redefining Feminine Hygiene: The Empowering Journey of Pee Safe

Normalizing Toilet and Menstrual Hygiene Men in Femtech Empowering Women to Take Control Amalgamating Work and Life Overview: Feminism and female hygiene go hand in hand; we cannot possibly talk about feminism without including the basic needs of women.  Sustainable menstrual hygiene is where we can measure impact. We wanted to both make a generic term for toilet seat sanitizers and be bold in the name to raise awareness about UTIs (urinary tract infection). The biggest achievement is to be
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Redefining Feminine Hygiene: The Empowering Journey of Pee Safe Read More »

Normalizing Toilet and Menstrual Hygiene Men in Femtech Empowering Women to Take Control Amalgamating Work and Life Overview: Feminism and female hygiene go hand in hand; we cannot possibly talk about feminism without including the basic needs of women.  Sustainable menstrual hygiene is where we can measure impact. We wanted to both make a generic term for toilet seat sanitizers and be bold in the name to raise awareness about UTIs (urinary tract infection). The biggest achievement is to be
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Transforming Pain and Heartbreak Into Advocacy: Geetha Balagopal

A Tribute to Priya Priya's story Our Mindset vs. Mental Health Priya's Message The Rising Suicide Statistics Rising From Mental Health Issues Overview People who decide to end their lives are in immense pain. Suicide is a permanent outcome of a decision of a tortured mind. Mental illness is difficult because it’s like fighting a battle that your mind convinces you is not actually happening. People facing suicidal depression or bipolar disorder or anxiety deserve to navigate their illnesses with
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A Tribute to Priya Priya's story Our Mindset vs. Mental Health Priya's Message The Rising Suicide Statistics Rising From Mental Health Issues Overview People who decide to end their lives are in immense pain. Suicide is a permanent outcome of a decision of a tortured mind. Mental illness is difficult because it’s like fighting a battle that your mind convinces you is not actually happening. People facing suicidal depression or bipolar disorder or anxiety deserve to navigate their illnesses with
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Manvi Tiwari: A Young Mental Health Activist; Finding the Silver Lining

About Manvi Tiwari Spreading Awareness About OCD Overview Oftentimes, we fail to acknowledge our own illnesses because we have simply never been taught about mental health. Societal parameters are set to define what qualifies as a mental health issue, which is often at its worst stage. We need to address that mental health is about something more than disorders. It isn’t just depression or OCD, but it is your mental state of well-being. Manvi Tiwari beautifully elaborates her story of fighting
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Manvi Tiwari: A Young Mental Health Activist; Finding the Silver Lining Read More »

About Manvi Tiwari Spreading Awareness About OCD Overview Oftentimes, we fail to acknowledge our own illnesses because we have simply never been taught about mental health. Societal parameters are set to define what qualifies as a mental health issue, which is often at its worst stage. We need to address that mental health is about something more than disorders. It isn’t just depression or OCD, but it is your mental state of well-being. Manvi Tiwari beautifully elaborates her story of fighting
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Rethinking Nutrition: Tolulope Aina’s Journey of Revolutionizing Agriculture

About Tolulope Aina Choosing Agriculture Journey in the Patriarchal World Advice to Young Leaders Tolulope Aina talks about her remarkable journey of transforming agriculture and the way people look at nutrition through Tolulope Foods and Agro Learn. I grew up in the city of Lagos in Nigeria and I was an only child before my younger brother came along. That experience reflected in my personality and made me an introvert with a penchant for responsibility. When I was in high school
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Rethinking Nutrition: Tolulope Aina’s Journey of Revolutionizing Agriculture Read More »

About Tolulope Aina Choosing Agriculture Journey in the Patriarchal World Advice to Young Leaders Tolulope Aina talks about her remarkable journey of transforming agriculture and the way people look at nutrition through Tolulope Foods and Agro Learn. I grew up in the city of Lagos in Nigeria and I was an only child before my younger brother came along. That experience reflected in my personality and made me an introvert with a penchant for responsibility. When I was in high school
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Advocating Holistic Health and Sustainability: Soumya Ganapathy

Growing Up in Mixed Cultures Interest in Medicine Seeking Inspiration and Being Sustainable When I was young, I felt like I was carrying two worlds within myself—my Indian heritage and the Western culture that I was growing up in. There were many times that I felt like an outsider. I was picked on a lot but that made me empathetic towards others facing discrimination. At times it was tough, but those experiences made me who I am. I believe that
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Advocating Holistic Health and Sustainability: Soumya Ganapathy Read More »

Growing Up in Mixed Cultures Interest in Medicine Seeking Inspiration and Being Sustainable When I was young, I felt like I was carrying two worlds within myself—my Indian heritage and the Western culture that I was growing up in. There were many times that I felt like an outsider. I was picked on a lot but that made me empathetic towards others facing discrimination. At times it was tough, but those experiences made me who I am. I believe that
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Debunking Heteronormativity: Dr. Varuna Srinivasan – Educator, Sexologist and Gender Justice Activist

About Varuna Srinivasan Journey to Acceptance Overview Bisexual individuals are often considered “confused” which is not true. Sometimes in order to find yourself, you have to step outside of your comfort zone and explore all that's out there. Intersectionality allows us to include everyone in the conversation and helps each of us first accept and then celebrate who we are. It is difficult but important to take care of your mental health.  “I found happiness when I accepted myself.” I
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Debunking Heteronormativity: Dr. Varuna Srinivasan – Educator, Sexologist and Gender Justice Activist Read More »

About Varuna Srinivasan Journey to Acceptance Overview Bisexual individuals are often considered “confused” which is not true. Sometimes in order to find yourself, you have to step outside of your comfort zone and explore all that's out there. Intersectionality allows us to include everyone in the conversation and helps each of us first accept and then celebrate who we are. It is difficult but important to take care of your mental health.  “I found happiness when I accepted myself.” I
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