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Pradeep Poonia: Questioning India’s Education System from the Inside Out

Early Life & Educational Journey EdTech, Ethics & Systemic Failures Power, Resistance & Speaking Truth Youth, Society & Advice for the Future Overview: In this candid interview, Pradeep Poonia shares his journey through India’s education system, from Kota and IIT to becoming one of the strongest voices critiquing exploitative edtech models. Drawing from personal experience, activism, and systemic insight, he reflects on how education has been reduced to a business, how social media and AI are reshaping attention, and why [...]
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Early Life & Educational Journey EdTech, Ethics & Systemic Failures Power, Resistance & Speaking Truth Youth, Society & Advice for the Future Overview: In this candid interview, Pradeep Poonia shares his journey through India’s education system, from Kota and IIT to becoming one of the strongest voices critiquing exploitative edtech models. Drawing from personal experience, activism, and systemic insight, he reflects on how education has been reduced to a business, how social media and AI are reshaping attention, and why
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Dark Is Divine: Reclaiming Identity, Dignity, and Power Beyond Colourism

Early Life & Identity Formation Activism, Resistance & Intersectionality Philosophy, Motherhood & Grounded Leadership Rest, Resilience and Redefining Success Overview: Born and raised in Pakistan, the founder of Dark Is Divine transformed personal experiences with colourism into a global movement spanning 20 countries. Through activism rooted in lived experience, philosophy, and compassion, she challenges deeply embedded systems of control over bodies, beauty, and identity. In this conversation, she reflects on childhood, resilience, resistance, representation, motherhood, and what true success looks
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Early Life & Identity Formation Activism, Resistance & Intersectionality Philosophy, Motherhood & Grounded Leadership Rest, Resilience and Redefining Success Overview: Born and raised in Pakistan, the founder of Dark Is Divine transformed personal experiences with colourism into a global movement spanning 20 countries. Through activism rooted in lived experience, philosophy, and compassion, she challenges deeply embedded systems of control over bodies, beauty, and identity. In this conversation, she reflects on childhood, resilience, resistance, representation, motherhood, and what true success looks
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Oliver Libby: The Venture Builder Changing How We Define Success

Early Life & Career Inspiration Leadership & Social Impact Investing With Values, Purpose & Challenges Work-Life Balance & Advice to Younger Self 1. Can you share a bit about your childhood and how it may have influenced the person you are today? I grew up in a family where excellence and impact were part of the family DNA. My parents were both highly accomplished physicians and researchers, and my grandmother worked alongside my grandfather, a Nobel Prize winner (and the
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Early Life & Career Inspiration Leadership & Social Impact Investing With Values, Purpose & Challenges Work-Life Balance & Advice to Younger Self 1. Can you share a bit about your childhood and how it may have influenced the person you are today? I grew up in a family where excellence and impact were part of the family DNA. My parents were both highly accomplished physicians and researchers, and my grandmother worked alongside my grandfather, a Nobel Prize winner (and the
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Owning My Journey: How I Turned Divorce Into Empowerment

Empowered Choices: Sonia’s Divorce Journey Mentorship and Coaching Rediscovering and Reclaiming Life Overview: Sonia Gupta discusses the stigma of divorce in South Asian culture to rediscover self-worth and independence. Her ‘Divorce Party’ evolved into a movement, inspiring countless others. Sonia continues to empower and support others around her by being a relationship mentor. 1. How do you think the cultural expectations of your childhood shape your perspective on relationships and life choices? After quite a bit of self-reflection, I realized
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Empowered Choices: Sonia’s Divorce Journey Mentorship and Coaching Rediscovering and Reclaiming Life Overview: Sonia Gupta discusses the stigma of divorce in South Asian culture to rediscover self-worth and independence. Her ‘Divorce Party’ evolved into a movement, inspiring countless others. Sonia continues to empower and support others around her by being a relationship mentor. 1. How do you think the cultural expectations of your childhood shape your perspective on relationships and life choices? After quite a bit of self-reflection, I realized
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The Changing Needs and Landscape of Automotive Industry and its Human Resources | Mallory Orozco, Baldwin Motors

Upbringing and Life Values The Human Resource Needs in Automotive Industry Breaking Barriers in Traditional Industries Leisure and Interests of Orozco Overview: Mallory Orozco is a Human Resources Director at Baldwin Motors Inc., a motor vehicle manufacturing company based in Louisiana, USA founded in 1950. Hailing from the outskirts of New Orleans, Mallory shares her experience and resilience as a woman in a male-dominated industry. In this #PeopleWeAdmire series, Mallory shares her outlook on the changing needs of human resources
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Upbringing and Life Values The Human Resource Needs in Automotive Industry Breaking Barriers in Traditional Industries Leisure and Interests of Orozco Overview: Mallory Orozco is a Human Resources Director at Baldwin Motors Inc., a motor vehicle manufacturing company based in Louisiana, USA founded in 1950. Hailing from the outskirts of New Orleans, Mallory shares her experience and resilience as a woman in a male-dominated industry. In this #PeopleWeAdmire series, Mallory shares her outlook on the changing needs of human resources
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Eti Lazarian’s Journey of Empowering the Next Generation: How Women Entrepreneurs are Leading Through Philanthropy

The Growing Role of Women Entrepreneurs in Driving Social Change How Women are Balancing Business Responsibilities with Philanthropic Goals Initiatives Led by Women that Focus on Empowering Girls and Young Women Key Takeaways Overview: This article explores how women entrepreneurs are increasingly driving social change by integrating philanthropy into their business models Eti Lazarian, from Insignia, LLC, combines her business role with acts of kindness, involving her family in charitable work Sheryl Sandberg and Tory Burch also use their influence
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The Growing Role of Women Entrepreneurs in Driving Social Change How Women are Balancing Business Responsibilities with Philanthropic Goals Initiatives Led by Women that Focus on Empowering Girls and Young Women Key Takeaways Overview: This article explores how women entrepreneurs are increasingly driving social change by integrating philanthropy into their business models Eti Lazarian, from Insignia, LLC, combines her business role with acts of kindness, involving her family in charitable work Sheryl Sandberg and Tory Burch also use their influence
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Camille Lopez’s Journey and Vision for Sustainability in The Maritime Industry

Childhood Foundations to Professional Success HY-Plug’s Journey: Leadership, Inspiration, and Foundation Impact Insights on Mentorship and Startup Success Climate Action and Fuel Innovations Overview: Growing up in Six Fours les Plages, France with a family boat sparked Camille’s love for sailing and environmentalism. She founded HY-Plug to focus on sustainable maritime energy solutions, overcoming early market skepticism. With HY-Plug, she won sustainability awards, secured major contracts, and gained recognition at the Monaco Yacht Show. Camille values impactful mentorship and practical
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Childhood Foundations to Professional Success HY-Plug’s Journey: Leadership, Inspiration, and Foundation Impact Insights on Mentorship and Startup Success Climate Action and Fuel Innovations Overview: Growing up in Six Fours les Plages, France with a family boat sparked Camille’s love for sailing and environmentalism. She founded HY-Plug to focus on sustainable maritime energy solutions, overcoming early market skepticism. With HY-Plug, she won sustainability awards, secured major contracts, and gained recognition at the Monaco Yacht Show. Camille values impactful mentorship and practical
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Ruth Usoro’s Story: The Take-Off Towards Success

Childhood and Career Path Finding Balance in Life Valuing Mentorship Surpassing Hurdles and Self-Reflections Overview: Hardships marked Ruth Usoro’s childhood. She found solace in sports and began her track and field journey at nine. Ruth faced numerous hurdles in track and field. Two among them was a mismeasured jump at Texas Tech that erased her potential NCAA record. Another was an exclusion from the 2021 Olympics due to testing irregularities. She firmly believes in the verse, “With God, all things
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Childhood and Career Path Finding Balance in Life Valuing Mentorship Surpassing Hurdles and Self-Reflections Overview: Hardships marked Ruth Usoro’s childhood. She found solace in sports and began her track and field journey at nine. Ruth faced numerous hurdles in track and field. Two among them was a mismeasured jump at Texas Tech that erased her potential NCAA record. Another was an exclusion from the 2021 Olympics due to testing irregularities. She firmly believes in the verse, “With God, all things
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A Voice for the Voiceless: Judy Ojo

Personal and Professional Journey Advice for Younger Generation Current Trends in the Industry Challenges Faced Shared Perspectives Overview: Judy shares the importance of appreciating cultural differences and being authentic as it holds power. She believes community development is important as it provides a chance to contribute to society. As an HR and a person, Judy believes in understanding and supporting each other as human beings. She shares that people are more interested in a culture of growth as it focuses
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Personal and Professional Journey Advice for Younger Generation Current Trends in the Industry Challenges Faced Shared Perspectives Overview: Judy shares the importance of appreciating cultural differences and being authentic as it holds power. She believes community development is important as it provides a chance to contribute to society. As an HR and a person, Judy believes in understanding and supporting each other as human beings. She shares that people are more interested in a culture of growth as it focuses
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