Anuja Kapur | Anuja Kapur & Associates Law Firm
Anuja Kapur is a famous Criminal Psychologist and a Criminal Lawyer who is an expert in Psychology, Victimology and Criminal Law.
She is also known as a Social Activist who is the founder of "NIRBHIYA EK SHAKTI" Ngo.
She is also appointed as a resource person of DSLSA, Patiala House where she has been sensitizing various school and college students on legal rights, fundamental rights and making them aware of various social issues of the society.
She is also appointed as Honorary Special Police Officer (HSPO) from North West District Delhi for 2 years. As a Special Police Officer she sensitized the school students on the sensitive topic on "Good Touch and Bad Touch".
She also gave a lecture To DANIPS on gender sensitization issue. Recently, she was invited by the IIM, Ahmedabad and MIT Manipal University for a Guest Lecture to their students and staff. She was also the part of 3 TEDx Talk which were held at Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. She is a regular feature from last 6 years as a Guest Panelist in various leading News Channels and all the leading News Papers and Magazines takes her inputs on various topics. She is an awardee of various Excellence and Iconic awards.
Shweta Sarfare | Foundation for Mother and Child Health India
I’m Shweta Sarfare, 29 years old, married to Vilas and have a beautiful 6 year old daughter.
My family wanted to discontinue my education after 10th standard due to family financial crisis and strong gender discrimination and wanted me to get married at early as 15 years.
I was determined and didn’t lose hope, just than I found my guardian angel in my aunt who supported me financially to pursue 12th std and then Nursing course. After competition of Nursing course from Sumeet Academy in 2005, I wanted to pursue graduation in Nursing but again due to family objection I took up nursing job to save money for college fees.
But at 22, my parents got me married against my will because of cultural pressure of being eldest daughter and fear of most nurses remaining single throughout their life. I continued working in hospital but was passionate to work in NGO and that’s when social worker friend shared her experience of working in NGO and offered job opportunity.
Without thinking much, I grabbed the opportunity and joined Foundation for Mother and Child Health NGO in 2013 as Nurse. Initially it was challenging to work in community, juggling with family responsibilities and travelling for 4 hours to reach work but determination and will to impact lives of underprivileged community made it easy.Today, at FMCH I’m not just a Nurse but also actively involved in community mobilizations, project implementations, influencing young nursing students and other NGO activities.
Ramya Rao | Reliance Industries Limited
A Naval officer’s daughter, a republic day parade NCC cadet, my beliefs are strongly driven by these experiences created in my younger days.
While people complain of how they fall short of time, I come with a belief that 24 hours is good enough to achieve anything and everything. Why choose only one career option when you can do two? Successfully managing time by being a corporate trainer in the Learning and Development space, I also take time out to pursue my passion in Dance by creating fusion choreography of Belly dancing and Kuchipudi , having introduced belly dancing on a kuchipudi plate.
With the help of my brand KALANECA, along with my sister and mother, I promote the handloom of Uppada, Andhra. Dance and Sarees keep me closer to my roots. While doing all of this, I take time out during weekends to compere corporate events as a hobby.
My colleagues at work call me the ambassador of ‘Life beyond work’. I aim to inspire the thought that we are all born to create something extraordinary, let us not settle for anything less.
We are all superhumans, we don’t need only one superman or one wonderwoman.
Avantika Wankhede | Santra Legal
Avantika is a practicing member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. Avantika has consistently been recognized by clients and peers for representing clients with zeal, compassion, integrity and timeliness.
Having been actively involved in real estate sales and acquisitions for almost 12 years, Avantika has consistently been recognized for her accomplishments. She expanded into the practice of law to provide clients seeking representation in acquisitions and dispositions, real estate finance and workouts, equity investment, leasing and asset management, construction and development.
In addition to her association with Santra Legal Avantika serves as both general and special counsel to non-profits, advising them on corporate, tax and transaction matters. Avantika is a serving director of Transforming Lives Foundation an Anti-Trafficking Organization that has rescued over 600 women and children from Slavery. In addition to her community and civic involvement, Avantika is invested in family, raising her son.
Mamta Khemani | Ernst & Young
“Don't be afraid to start new or stand alone. It's always a brand-new opportunity to build what you truly want” is that what I believe.
I am Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by profession and working with Ernst &Young since 2010.
Working in EY is itself challenging especially for a married girl with conservative background, as my job involves late working hours and excessive outstations.
My situation became tougher, as my new-born became my topmost priority. But if you believe in yourself and have zeal to achieve you can achieve anything. After extended maternity leave, I have re-joined my professional career with greater responsibilities at office as well as home.
The word “Balance” plays a very vital role in my life I went slow in professional life when my baby needed me most. I believe one should not give up at any moment, if the situation is tough, we can manage our speed and can move slow till the time things become again favourable. I have created an example in our society that one should not give as if it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it, it’s hard that makes it great.
My hobby is to play with my child.
Sushmita Belde | Mita's Thread Bangles
Sushmita is a Financial Consultant and also an Event Planner (Owner of Drishti Events) n also into handmade jewellery Mita's Thread Bangles.
Life has put her through many trying moments but nothing has ever deterred her from achieving her goals. An amazing and inspirational mom, Sushmita is endowed with talents; Painting, handicrafts (knitted and embroidered) and Saree designing are some areas that she excels in.
Bhawna Chawla | BlackRock
Bhawna Chawla is an HR professional with over 12 years’ work experience. She is associated with BlackRock for the last 5 years, and is currently responsible for driving the talent, diversity and engagement agenda in India. This includes managing talent practices such as Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Promotions; delivering learning initiatives including management and top talent development; and driving employee engagement. She also leads key Inclusion and Diversity initiatives in the Asia Pacific region for fostering an inclusive culture and supporting development of women talent through targeted sponsorship programs.
Prior to BlackRock, Bhawna worked at EXL Service, across a variety of roles in learning and talent development. She spearheaded various strategic initiatives such as a co-branded top talent program with a premier B-School, established leadership and domain academies, to name a few.
Bhawna has completed her Bachelors & Masters in English Literature. She has also completed the SCP Certification by SHRM (Senior Certified Professional by Society for Human Resource Development), in addition to being certified in psychometric instruments. Bhawna is currently pursuing Executive Management Education from Cornell University, New York.
In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.
Chhavi Chhibber | BlackRock
I am an ordinary person, trying to live an extraordinary dream! Come from a stereotypical "middle class" upbringing but did not let that come in the way of my aspirations. Did well in academics, dabbled a bit with music in school and college days, went on to work in the consulting space for close to 12 years now. I do not shy away from taking calculated risks (e.g. Joining a pilot project in my Bain days or my current assignment in Singapore). I thrive on building authentic relationships both in my personal and professional life. I'm grateful to my mentors and coaches for helping me achieve my professional goals. In turn I've tried to give back to my team members so I can see them learn and grow. I believe life is a journey that should be full of learning, there'll be obstacles along the way; it's not about how hard you fall but it's about how well you rise.
Manjula Devaiah | John Deere
Born and bought up in agricultural community in from Coorg District - Karnataka. Completed Law graduation and PG in Management . Having 10 yrs of experience in corporate in varies levels and now working for John Deere in Pune.
Responsible to execute CGBC Ambition Path in India –by Developing, Implementing, Sustaining, Monitoring and Managing compliance processes for all business units in India.
My job responsibility is to protect the company risk and reputations. Care area of responsibility is Support to Sustain the How, Build Compliance Culture, Non Compliance Management, Compliance Program Assessment, and ensure focus on compliances and adherence to all aspects of Deere's policies, practices and Code of Business Conduct.
Believe in INTIGRITY MATTERS MOST FOR ME. BELIEVE AND ENCOURAGE IN DOING RIGHT AT ALL TIME. I CAN SEE ONLY RIGHTS NOT THE DESIGNATIONS NOR RELATIONSHIPS. IF ANYONE ASK ME TO CHOOSE RIGHT OR RELATIONSHIP I CHOOSE RIGHT ONLY.
All are born unique and every one of us face life facts so believe if you have the persistence and dedication to reach 0ut your career aspirations one can achieve and lead. We can see ultimate success in life. And as a women we can take the family, parents and child responsibility, can easily manage work life balance.
Nothing is impossible for a willing mind. And nothing stress us out while we walk towards the right direction ethically.
Pooja Doshi | Miraya Arts
I am born and brought up in Chandigarh and my schooling and graduation also happened in the same city. I am a commerce graduate and post that did a course in designing from NIFT, Delhi. I like travelling, music and pursuing creative activities.Being from a business class family, I feel entrepreneurship comes naturally to me. Fortunately, I married into a supporting family where I got encouragement to pursue my venture, Miraya Arts.
Being trained in Gift packaging and related skills and my love for creativity inspired me to start my business.
My business caters to designer Trousseau and gift packaging products and services.Adding to this we have exclusive collection of giveaways for weddings, engagement ceremony,festivals ,jubilee celebrations and other Occasions including Customised gifts.We cater to market Pan India and have clients overseas as well.
Customer satisfaction and optimum pricing of goods are my priorities and I try to make my best efforts to ensure the same.
I have a vision to take my work to a higher level but at the same time want to achieve the same by striking a balance between personal and professional life.
Also, I am looking forward to get involved in social initiatives as possible.