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Meet Sana Afouaiz: Creating a Better Tomorrow Through Uplifting Women

The Early Journey Founding "Womenpreneur" Mindsets Regarding Women Seeking Inspiration Overview Women preneur is a feminist contribution to better humanity. Economic empowerment is the basic proponent in the fight for equality. Women have a key role in shifting societies. We hold unconscious biases against ourselves and each other due to the age-old discrimination and inequality we have faced. Sana Afouaiz, the Founder and Director of the Womenpreneur Initiative, talks about her journey as an advocate for women across the globe. [...]
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The Early Journey Founding "Womenpreneur" Mindsets Regarding Women Seeking Inspiration Overview Women preneur is a feminist contribution to better humanity. Economic empowerment is the basic proponent in the fight for equality. Women have a key role in shifting societies. We hold unconscious biases against ourselves and each other due to the age-old discrimination and inequality we have faced. Sana Afouaiz, the Founder and Director of the Womenpreneur Initiative, talks about her journey as an advocate for women across the globe.
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The Story of Aditya Arora: The Youngest Padma Shri Nominee

The Love for Entrepreneurship Helping Others The Power of Education Sources of Happiness Overview Just like any other career path, entrepreneurship has its own set of myths and prejudices. Community building is very important, but it also takes a lot of hard work and persistence. There is a lot that is fundamentally wrong with the education system. We may call ourselves liberated, but at the end of the day we are still in the shackles of our divisions/grades. Entrepreneurship requires
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The Love for Entrepreneurship Helping Others The Power of Education Sources of Happiness Overview Just like any other career path, entrepreneurship has its own set of myths and prejudices. Community building is very important, but it also takes a lot of hard work and persistence. There is a lot that is fundamentally wrong with the education system. We may call ourselves liberated, but at the end of the day we are still in the shackles of our divisions/grades. Entrepreneurship requires
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Richa Rajyalakshmi: The Quilts of Change- Reviving the Art of Block Printing

Early Journey and Childhood Love for Siblings and Giving Back The Title of a Princess Advice to the Youth Girl Power Talk interviews Richa Rajyalakshmi, the founder of Chitranjani. 1. Your life has been one academic adventure. How would you describe this journey of studying commerce, then fashion, and, finally, law? Richa Rajyalakshmi: First of all, I would like to mention I never thought I would be going so far with my studies. The journey of studying in various fields
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Early Journey and Childhood Love for Siblings and Giving Back The Title of a Princess Advice to the Youth Girl Power Talk interviews Richa Rajyalakshmi, the founder of Chitranjani. 1. Your life has been one academic adventure. How would you describe this journey of studying commerce, then fashion, and, finally, law? Richa Rajyalakshmi: First of all, I would like to mention I never thought I would be going so far with my studies. The journey of studying in various fields
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Shalini P Sawkar: Making Her Pen the Sword Against Societal Stereotypes

Early Childhood The Writing Journey Exploring Fiction Looking Forward Shalini P Sawkar, the writer of the book 'The Murder of Jay Shekhar', shares how she evolved as a writer. My love for writing comes as naturally to me as breathing! Ever since I turned ten, I wanted to write and not stop. I grew up not just with my family in Bangalore, but the characters of novels like Huckleberry Finn, the Little Princess, the Hardy Boys, and Black Beauty, whom
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Early Childhood The Writing Journey Exploring Fiction Looking Forward Shalini P Sawkar, the writer of the book 'The Murder of Jay Shekhar', shares how she evolved as a writer. My love for writing comes as naturally to me as breathing! Ever since I turned ten, I wanted to write and not stop. I grew up not just with my family in Bangalore, but the characters of novels like Huckleberry Finn, the Little Princess, the Hardy Boys, and Black Beauty, whom
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Against All Odds: The Rise of Lina Khalifeh & Shefighter

The Early Childhood Training Building SheFighter Overcoming Challenges Advice to the Youth Lina Khalifeh, founder of  SheFighter, The First Self-Defense Studio and Movement for women in the Middle East, shares a really inspiring story about dealing with racism, physical abuse, and the birth of her company. “What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; build anyway.”— Mother Teresa. I developed a passion for Taekwondo at age five. It has built my character, given me confidence, taught me discipline, and
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The Early Childhood Training Building SheFighter Overcoming Challenges Advice to the Youth Lina Khalifeh, founder of  SheFighter, The First Self-Defense Studio and Movement for women in the Middle East, shares a really inspiring story about dealing with racism, physical abuse, and the birth of her company. “What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; build anyway.”— Mother Teresa. I developed a passion for Taekwondo at age five. It has built my character, given me confidence, taught me discipline, and
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Tivania Moodley: The Fiery Woman Behind “Girl on Fire”

About the title Favorite Quote The Message Experience at the SOAR Institute Stigma Around Mental Health One Thing You’d Do Differently How Did It Feel? Your Biggest Inspiration Shattering Society’s Stereotypical Expectations Girl Power Talk Interviews Tivania Moodley, the author of 'Girl on Fire'. 1. Your book tells the tale of all the hardships you have faced in life. What made you choose the title "Girl on Fire" for it? Tivania Moodley: The Greek mythology of a Phoenix rising from
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About the title Favorite Quote The Message Experience at the SOAR Institute Stigma Around Mental Health One Thing You’d Do Differently How Did It Feel? Your Biggest Inspiration Shattering Society’s Stereotypical Expectations Girl Power Talk Interviews Tivania Moodley, the author of 'Girl on Fire'. 1. Your book tells the tale of all the hardships you have faced in life. What made you choose the title "Girl on Fire" for it? Tivania Moodley: The Greek mythology of a Phoenix rising from
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The Story of Frankie Picasso: Diversity of Thought and Resilience of Mind

About Frankie Picasso Her Story How It Started The Message Frankie Picasso, a SocialPreneur, Talk Show Host at The Good Radio Network, and an Advocate for Animal Rights among many other things, shares her journey to becoming the woman she is today. “They want you to be less so that they can feel more.” I have been a serial entrepreneur my whole life. Unlike me, my siblings knew precisely what they wanted to do at an early age. I was
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About Frankie Picasso Her Story How It Started The Message Frankie Picasso, a SocialPreneur, Talk Show Host at The Good Radio Network, and an Advocate for Animal Rights among many other things, shares her journey to becoming the woman she is today. “They want you to be less so that they can feel more.” I have been a serial entrepreneur my whole life. Unlike me, my siblings knew precisely what they wanted to do at an early age. I was
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The Journey of Priya Gupta: Paving the Way in the Automotive Domain

About Priya The Journey Overcoming Challenges Priya Gupta talks about the challenges she faced as a woman engineer and how she conquered them. “If you have the courage to see yourself there, you are there.”  Having been raised in a typical Indian household, I always relied on my family and especially my parents. My introverted nature reinforced that. I lived in Bareilly with three sisters and a brother, and our childhood was quite patriarchal. I had strict parenting during my childhood,
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About Priya The Journey Overcoming Challenges Priya Gupta talks about the challenges she faced as a woman engineer and how she conquered them. “If you have the courage to see yourself there, you are there.”  Having been raised in a typical Indian household, I always relied on my family and especially my parents. My introverted nature reinforced that. I lived in Bareilly with three sisters and a brother, and our childhood was quite patriarchal. I had strict parenting during my childhood,
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Lora Bodensteiner: Impacting Lives Through Travel With Love and Kindness

Passion for Travelling Business & Opportunities Overcoming Adversities Lora Bodensteiner shares her story with Girl Power Talk. “Always treat people the way you want to be treated.” From envisioning a life of adventure not found on the traditional path at 17 to dancing my way into the travel industry as a young entrepreneur, I have always followed my heart. My passion for traveling is deeply rooted in my aspirations to leverage every opportunity to learn, meet new people & support
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Passion for Travelling Business & Opportunities Overcoming Adversities Lora Bodensteiner shares her story with Girl Power Talk. “Always treat people the way you want to be treated.” From envisioning a life of adventure not found on the traditional path at 17 to dancing my way into the travel industry as a young entrepreneur, I have always followed my heart. My passion for traveling is deeply rooted in my aspirations to leverage every opportunity to learn, meet new people & support
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