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Harshaa Seth | Harshaa’s Modern Art Classes

I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in Science and have a Doctorate in Naturopathy.

Initially I was working in Pharmaceutical MNC ,but as art and education is my passion I left my job to pursue my it and started my own Institute Harshaa’s Modern Art Classes, where I started to give training of art and educational courses for women.

I have also worked as a Jewellery designer for films, TV serials and Ad Films from 18 years.

I have been honored to receive the “Mahila Bhushan”Award. I have been interviewed for over 45 episodes on Colors TV and Channel 9. My Interviews are covered by newspapers and magazines. I also used to write column on “Small Scale Business” in various business newspapers.

Within Harshaa’s Modern Art Classes, we are conducting over 60 courses such as :Diploma in Jewelry Designing, Home Science, Murals, Chocolate & Chocolate Bouquet Making and Interior Designing. Many students from India and foreign countries like Canada, Las Vegas, London and Germany come to us for training. We have trained over 100,000 students up till now. Our aim is to train our students professionally so that they can start their own start-up. We are trying to transform the passion of art into a profession. After completeing training, many students have started their own successful start-up. Hard work, transparency, honesty and customer satisfaction is our business USP.

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Elizabeth Joy Joseph | Ernst & Young

I was born and raised in Kuwait and completed my Engineering degree from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India. My specialization was Information Technology. I further completed my Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Liverpool in 2011. I am a voracious reader and passionate about giving my best in everything I do. I am an avid positive thinker and enjoy public speaking and meeting people and making connections for a lifetime. I believe in constantly learning and am always on the lookout to better myself.

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Doreena Mascarenhas | Barclays

I am a mother, banker and entrepreneur with 16 years of global experience. Back in 2003, I challenged myself to test my abilities, and with very limited resources relocated to US. Without any support system, I started my career with Chase Bank as a Customer Service Rep. With a blend of determination, hard work and good fortune, I climbed the corporate ladder from an entry-level Rep to a Director of Bank Operations. From being scared to stand up for myself, to starting my own small business, it was a long journey of learning the powers within, which just needed to be tested and trusted upon. It took me about ten years to learn the value of time, people, relationships and roots back home. It almost feels like a movie, when the smell of Dal/rice and fry fish was far better than the world’s most expensive perfumes. The calling was too powerful, and I moved back home to India in 2014, and was fortunate to quickly find a job with Barclays. Fortunate not only because of the continuity of my career, but also the opportunity to continue the work I began in the US working on empowering women, by joining hands with WIN (Working Women Network) at Barclays.

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Doorva Solanki | Barclays

I am working as a developer in Barclays Technology Center India for a year. I have worked in different domains, which has exposed me to different working cultures. I am a firm believer of diversity as it improves the customs of the team, provides a broader scope and gives a sense of empowerment to everyone. I was the first female development lead in my previous organization, which held a reputation of all male development lead roles. It challenges me to do those things which are forbidden for girls no matter those are related to intellectual level or physical strength. I think it’s only us who put a barrier on our goals and no one else, thus we should always strive at achieving whatever our heart wants. I want to live life at the fullest and have tried my hands at different areas like Astanga Yoga, photography, painting and learning different dance forms like hip hop, salsa, Bollywood and contemporary. During my engineering, I taught underprivileged girls and it was a true joy to see them getting through the exams. I was an active member of voluntary council in my previous organization, where we taught IT to underprivileged kids of Sumati Balwan.

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Divyaa Doraiswamy | Gurukulam – The Shloka School

I have a Master’s in Economics and am a Shlokapreneur. I am a theist in every right and am an extremely confident young lady in my 30s, living in one of the most beautiful cities of India – Bangalore. I love the temples I visit and absolutely long for the annadanams I partake in every Thursday. My frequent visits to an old age home helping elderly parents who have been left to the mercy of the Lord to get free medical treatment and medicines is the best thing I’ve ever been a part of.

And yes, my Shloka school, Gurukulam, isn’t a dream any longer.

I am a true-blue Bangalorean, an absolute optimist these days and love to be surrounded by people. I am also a big foodie, a crazy shopaholic (I love my comfortable shoes), an avid blogger and I love to laugh a laughter that is completely infectious.

I love teaching my little children and doing lots of research to help them be their best. My regular swim sessions keep me completely sane!

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Divya H | Barclays

Divya is an Analyst in Barclays Technology Centre India. She completed her B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur. She is an enthusiastic and quick learner. Despite being a Mechanical Engineering Graduate, she quickly learnt niche programming technologies, such as Java and Big-Data, on the job and delivered tasks with accuracy. Although being the youngest member of her team she has taken up responsibilities and delivered tasks at par with the senior members.

She loves swimming and has won several medals in city and college level competitions. She is a passionate artist and was the governor of her college Fine Arts club. She is a fitness freak and always finds time to hit the gym.

She is compassionate and strongly believes in giving back to the society. She conducts workshops on employable skills to underprivileged youth and also regularly teaches schoolchildren from backward communities. She has also led a few environment conservation drives. Divya aspires to set an example in leading a business with sustainable growth.

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Dhrutika Savla | Bloomberg

I was born in Mumbai. My schooling was completed partly in India before I moved to Ethiopia for a short while with my parents. I graduated to become a Computer Engineer and worked as a Software Developer for two years. After that I pursued my Master’s Degree. I work for Bloomberg as an IT Executive to support clients globally – India being my major region – with their day-to-day challenges.

Multitasking comes as a core value to many – myself being one of them. Like thousands of women, I strike a balance between my corporate life and duties at home. I am always enthusiastic to take up any tasks and responsibilities delegated to me. I believe I am a dependable person whom others can lay trust on. I do little things to save the environment, as I strongly believe these do add up.

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Deepika Agarwal | PRS Legislative Research

It was the desire to chase my dream of creating meaningful social change, which led me to out of my safe sanctuary, Gangtok, at the foothills of the Himalays and venture into the heart of India.

I completed my schooling from a residential school, Mayo College,and then pursed my degree in commerce from one of India’s premier institutes. My work with National Service Scheme helped me understand a range of problems plaguing India. I received a grant from Enactus for my community-outreach project Annapurna in college.

I have developed a range of skills as a financial analyst under the Barclays Global Graduate Programme, such as analyzing social issues better and deconstructing the economics behind them. Interactions with the global cohort of graduates has exposed me to a myriad cultures and socio-economic problems. I have reached out to various partner organizations, such as East London Black Women’s Organization, Micro Tyco, Om Foundation and Ashadeep Foundation.

I am currently engaged as a Legislative Assistant to a Member of Parliament Fellow, assisting one of India’s most distinguished parliamentarians. Having worked so closely on key national policy issues and constituency-linked development projects has further strengthened my desire to leverage sound public policies to ensure all-round, participatory governance and development for all.

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Archana Joshi | Barclays

Positive thinking is my core competency and my USP is pleasant talk. Determination, dedication, positive attitude and patience are the key principles I practice in everything I do.

I have completed an MBA and I presently work for Barclays as an Assistant Vice President. I am very passionate about my work; during my stint at Barclays I have received five Star Awards, one special recognition Award and a Long Service Award and have been promoted twice.

I graduated from NMU with the highest rank at the University. During college and school days, I had participated in many extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and received prizes in debate, singing, group dance, sports and rangoli competitions.

Motivating people is one of my hobbies. I believe and experience that positive thought can transform life; I indulge in passing on ‘The Secret of Positive Thinking’ to those who indeed need it. So far I have delivered lectures on positive thinking and motivation to Rotary Club Members, employees of start-up firms, organizations for underprivileged women, school and college students. I want to utilize my skills for the underprivileged women to help them come out of distress and make them Independent so that they live life with dignity.

I have been participating in marathons and running for causes like ‘Save girl child’. I also enjoy travelling, music, and nail art. I am a family-oriented person and love, respect and value my family. My life is beautiful and I express gratitude towards all who are part of my life.

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Anullekha Naveen | Practicing Dentist

A practicing dentist managing her own successful events management company, Dr. Anullekha Naveen is not your average 30-something Indian woman. When she is not running around in her scrubs attending to patients or managing parties and weddings, doing book reviews or even running around behind her two sons, she actually runs too! Yes, an avid runner and cyclist, Dr. Anu has several completed half marathons and triathlons. Being forever enthusiastic and charged about life is her mantra and she loves seeing every day as an opportunity to push herself a little further and achieve something a little more than what she has already done. Dr. Anu strongly believes a supportive and adjusting family is the key for a woman to achieve success today. She also believes every person should pursue some hobby to unwind and that for her is travelling and baking. If running keeps her body fit and her day jobs keep her mind active, it is baking and travelling which feed her soul!

She is someone who strongly believes in the mantra; ” Life is all about striking the right balance”. Love everything you do and that definitely is the never failing path to a happy, successful and productive life that we strive to live!

Cheers to the new age woman!

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