Changemakers
My Story: “I Was Hesitant To Fly At First, But Thought Of 263 Stranded Indians Made Me Agree”
When Swati Raval was asked to pilot a flight in order to rescue stranded passengers from India, she could only think about the safety of her children. Returning from the flight, she couldn’t hug her children as she has to maintain social distancing norms at home.
My Story: ‘I’m More Than My Disability And I’m More Than My Supposed Limitations’
Manashri Soman’s parents were told that she would never be able to walk or talk along with the visual impairment which was congenital in her. But, in contrast to being labelled as not being ‘normal’, she went to school, college and became a financially-independent person.
My Story: ‘I’ve Always Been On A Wheelchair But The Disability Never Bothered Me’
Maitri Shah was always questioned about her abilities and the people around her were bothered so as how would she accomplish things because of her disability. However, her determination to keep going ahead in life made her change things around and she has kept her hustle going.
My Story: ‘It Was About Making Difference With Something As Small As 250 Square Feet Delivery Kitchen’
Heena Mandavia started ‘Harsh Thali and Parathas’ as a mere means of survival in Mumbai. Later, her son Harsh Madavia took over the responsibility and the business. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the mother-son duo has been feeding the poor and the destitute and have served more than 11,000 meals.
My Story: ‘Might Not Be Able To Make Huge Difference, But Can Heal Some Damage– One Tree At A Time’
City’s declining green cover troubled 24-year-old Tashi D. Uchiha who originally hails from Tibet. He decided to do something about it, change the scenario, one tree at a time.
My Story: “At 45, I’m A Trainer, DJ, Mountaineer, Photographer And Most Importantly, The Happiest Version Of Myself”
Kiran Dembla’s health conditions made her join gym. After being stuck in her daily routine for 10 years, she found something that would make her happy.
My Story: ‘Dad Raised Me To Believe That I Can Do Anything; No Questions Asked’
Aditi Krishnan has been fascinated with bike racing since childhood and it was her father who fueled her passion into breaking the stereotype to be a professional bike racer.
#SheLeads: “Identifying One’s Ability And Working To Excel In It Is My Message For All Women”
Nisha Krishnan is an alumnus of U.S. State Department Exchange Program for”Small Business Development for Women Business Leaders” held in May 2019.
My Story: “Growing Up Maa Was Our Only Support, We Got Our Fierceness From Her”
While growing up Utkarshica Srivastava witnessed the struggles that her mother has to face managing everything by herself and her dad rarely contributed.
My Story: ‘I Walked Away From An Unhappy Marriage To Brave Clinical Depression & Discover Self-Love’
“I believe that sticking to a partner and staying in an unhappy marriage because of the fear of society causes massive emotional damage.”
#SheLeads: ‘I Believe Waste Problem Is Not Just An Environmental Issue But Also A Social Justice Issue’
Sahar Mansoor is an alumnus of US State Department Tech Camp (2018 attendee).
#SheLeads: “Fight Is Not To Give In To Sadness Or Bitterness, Not To Dissolve In Anger And Hatred”
Sangeeta Isvaran’s organisation Katradi is a program partner of the US Consulate General Chennai for the Volunteer for India initiative.
Changemakers
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Business owners, founders, and leaders who are making a tangible impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
