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Weaving Better Futures for Rural Women Through Pinthread: Sameera Jalan

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The Foundation of PinThread Empowerment Through Fashion Overcoming Challenges Advice to the Youth “Everything happens for a reason.” Pinthread started as a school project. As part of my curriculum, I had to complete a social work project, but I had no idea what to do. One day, I was talking to a friend not much older than me, but who was a mother, and her husband had left her.  She did not have financial support and was inclined to grovel [...]
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The Foundation of PinThread Empowerment Through Fashion Overcoming Challenges Advice to the Youth “Everything happens for a reason.” Pinthread started as a school project. As part of my curriculum, I had to complete a social work project, but I had no idea what to do. One day, I was talking to a friend not much older than me, but who was a mother, and her husband had left her.  She did not have financial support and was inclined to grovel
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Cracking Automobile Sector and Stereotypes: Bella Sara

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About Bella Sara Challenges in the Field Dominated by Men “My journey has been wonderful because I never gave up in the face of challenges. That’s what I urge all women to do as well.” I hail from Ernakulum, Kerala. I graduated in science with an acute interest in the field of automotive services. Where I live, not many girls enroll in technical courses. There is still a huge gender gap when it comes to training in a technical field
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About Bella Sara Challenges in the Field Dominated by Men “My journey has been wonderful because I never gave up in the face of challenges. That’s what I urge all women to do as well.” I hail from Ernakulum, Kerala. I graduated in science with an acute interest in the field of automotive services. Where I live, not many girls enroll in technical courses. There is still a huge gender gap when it comes to training in a technical field
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Debunking Heteronormativity: Dr. Varuna Srinivasan – Educator, Sexologist and Gender Justice Activist

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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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Fierce, Relentless & Lupus Warrior: Journey of Urvashi Singh Khimsar

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Inspiration Behind the Rajputana Collective Biggest Mentor 1. What was the inspiration behind your publication Rajputana Collective? Urvashi Singh Khimsar: Growing up, I constantly mourned the lack of narrative representation amongst my ethnic community. As post-modernist sensibilities aptly put it, histories are thoroughly skewed, especially when the subject involved lacks a voice of their own. When I connected the dots through my academic years, I did realize that the media's rampant generalizations tied to India's erstwhile princely and noble communities
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Fierce, Relentless & Lupus Warrior: Journey of Urvashi Singh Khimsar Read More »

Inspiration Behind the Rajputana Collective Biggest Mentor 1. What was the inspiration behind your publication Rajputana Collective? Urvashi Singh Khimsar: Growing up, I constantly mourned the lack of narrative representation amongst my ethnic community. As post-modernist sensibilities aptly put it, histories are thoroughly skewed, especially when the subject involved lacks a voice of their own. When I connected the dots through my academic years, I did realize that the media's rampant generalizations tied to India's erstwhile princely and noble communities
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Pushing Boundaries and Owning Her Truth: Taynia Vakapuna

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About Taynia Vakapuna Starting at Everspire “Have the courage to be disliked.” Despite what others might think, I have come to accept that there’s no harm and no foul when it comes to principles and pure intentions. I believe, it is our responsibility to ensure that those decisions are right for us, and that they genuinely support the well-being of our loved ones. Doing what is right is more important than being liked by every person that crosses my path.
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Pushing Boundaries and Owning Her Truth: Taynia Vakapuna Read More »

About Taynia Vakapuna Starting at Everspire “Have the courage to be disliked.” Despite what others might think, I have come to accept that there’s no harm and no foul when it comes to principles and pure intentions. I believe, it is our responsibility to ensure that those decisions are right for us, and that they genuinely support the well-being of our loved ones. Doing what is right is more important than being liked by every person that crosses my path.
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Breaking Barriers to Build Her Own Legacy: Mary Sue Bissell

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About Mary Sue Bissell Responsibilities At The US-Asia Institute About Mary Sue Bissell “It is not the leaders that will necessarily impact your life, but the people.” As a young girl in a small village in South Dakota, I was blissfully oblivious to the worries of the outside world. My home, a small hamlet of mere 800 people, provided me with a true feeling of community and belonging. We owned a small family hotel where my grandmother took care of
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Breaking Barriers to Build Her Own Legacy: Mary Sue Bissell Read More »

About Mary Sue Bissell Responsibilities At The US-Asia Institute About Mary Sue Bissell “It is not the leaders that will necessarily impact your life, but the people.” As a young girl in a small village in South Dakota, I was blissfully oblivious to the worries of the outside world. My home, a small hamlet of mere 800 people, provided me with a true feeling of community and belonging. We owned a small family hotel where my grandmother took care of
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Fiercely Gritty and Earnestly Courageous in the Face of Adversity: Adrika Goyal

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About Adrika Goyal Choosing The Road Less Traveled About Adrika Goyal “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” — Napoleon Hill Even though I am just 11 years old, I have realized that age is just a number. I do not count my short life on this earth in terms of accomplishments or achievements. Life is a long journey and so far, I am enjoying the ride. I made a conscious choice to devote my time towards
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About Adrika Goyal Choosing The Road Less Traveled About Adrika Goyal “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” — Napoleon Hill Even though I am just 11 years old, I have realized that age is just a number. I do not count my short life on this earth in terms of accomplishments or achievements. Life is a long journey and so far, I am enjoying the ride. I made a conscious choice to devote my time towards
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From Small-Town Central Mexico to World Traveler; Breaking Barriers With Each Step: Martha Reyes

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About Martha Reyes Adopting An Entrepreneurial Mindset About Martha Reyes "I took the road less travelled by, and that has made all the difference" - Robert Frost Growing up in a small town in Central Mexico, girls were encouraged to study Literature, Arts or Marketing. Having said that, in my mind, I was never confined by these social conventions and associated expectations. Determined to study science, I pursued Engineering for my undergraduate studies. I found myself in a class with
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From Small-Town Central Mexico to World Traveler; Breaking Barriers With Each Step: Martha Reyes Read More »

About Martha Reyes Adopting An Entrepreneurial Mindset About Martha Reyes "I took the road less travelled by, and that has made all the difference" - Robert Frost Growing up in a small town in Central Mexico, girls were encouraged to study Literature, Arts or Marketing. Having said that, in my mind, I was never confined by these social conventions and associated expectations. Determined to study science, I pursued Engineering for my undergraduate studies. I found myself in a class with
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Healthy & Hassle – Free Menstrual Care With the Pink Box: Sanjana Pai

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Inspiration Behind The Pink Box Menstrual Care With The Pink Box Inspiration Behind The Pink Box Like many young people, I was often asked “where do you see yourself in five years?” – And much to everyone’s surprise, I actually had an answer for it: I will create a business that caters to women and supports their well-being. I initially wanted to start a merchandise line specializing in quirky female fashion, but I soon realized that the market was saturated
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Healthy & Hassle – Free Menstrual Care With the Pink Box: Sanjana Pai Read More »

Inspiration Behind The Pink Box Menstrual Care With The Pink Box Inspiration Behind The Pink Box Like many young people, I was often asked “where do you see yourself in five years?” – And much to everyone’s surprise, I actually had an answer for it: I will create a business that caters to women and supports their well-being. I initially wanted to start a merchandise line specializing in quirky female fashion, but I soon realized that the market was saturated
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