Changemakers
My Story: “I Was Bullied For The Way I Walked, Today, I Spread Awareness About Disability”
Hasitha Illa was diagnosed with ‘Friedreich’s Ataxia’, a progressive neurological disease when she was just 10-year-old. However, when she moved to India from the US, she realised that her life is not just limited to her disability. She writes a blog to erase the stigma associated with disabled people and also runs her YouTube channel.
My Story: ‘Ensuring Underprivileged Women Get Access To Menstrual Hygiene Kits To Bring Changes At Grassroot Level’
With Project Tulasi, Chandni Patel Ravani aims to move a step backwards and embark on healthcare solutions for pregnant underprivileged women not just to avoid death and morbidity but to improve the overall wellbeing of these women and make period or pregnancy a safe and pleasant experience for the rural women.
My Story: ‘Just A Man With Oxygen Tank Trying To Initiate Dialogue To Save Planet Earth’
Pankaj Kumar wears an oxygen mask and carries a jar with a plant, it’s symbolic, he wants to ask people we inherited clean air from our ancestors, but are we going to pass on the same to the next generation?
MyStory: “When I Needed Help, Either I Couldn’t Afford It Or Didn’t Have Strength To Approach Somebody”
Tharun Sai Erukulla met with an accident and underwent severe depression. Seeking inspiration from the difficulties he faced in reaching out for help, Tharun decided to develop a platform, findhope.in, through which the youth could avail mental health services free of cost, without any hesitance.
MyStory: ‘From Flipping Burgers, I Went On To Become An Internationally Celebrated Tattoo Artist’
From struggling to make ends meet to being featured in the country’s top ten tattoo artists, Lokesh Verma has lived his ‘rags to riches’ journey and turned his passion towards the art of tattoo making to a globally recognised profession.
My Story: ‘From Being Married At 18, Experiencing Marital Rape, I Turned My Life Around And Became Fitness Trainer’
Ekta Kapoor is an internationally certified personal trainer, boxing coach, kettlebell teacher, national champion in powerlifting and co-founder of Mountstrong Personal fitness studio in Dehradun.
MyStory: ‘ My Life Was In Jeopardy When I Experienced Failure In My Exam And My Relationship’
Varnita Paliwal experienced panic attacks during her teenage years. However, her situation got much better after she sought help for anxiety. Having been through anxiety and depression, she blogs about mental Health. She is working towards dismantling any misconceptions associated with this topic and aims to spread valuable information about the same.
MyStory: ‘I Do Not Allow Challenges, Special Needs To Dampen My Spirit’
Anoushka Tandon was diagnosed with down syndrome at the time of her birth. In a difficult journey for her and her parents, Shruti underwent treatment in India and abroad. She attended a school for children with special needs and learnt a number of important life skills. She aims to operate a café someday and continues to face every challenge that comes in her way.
MyStory: ‘My Depression Turned Out To Be A True Friend, Showed Me Real Faces Of People’
When Shagun Gupta was diagnosed with depression, she was told by others that she was just overthinking. However, when she consulted a psychiatrist and took medicines, her condition improved. She wants to spread the importance of mental health in society.
MyStory: ‘Recovery From Coma Was Slow, Family’s Support Made It Possible For Me To Get Back On Feet’
Rohit Gupta suffered a brain injury when he was 20-year-old. At that time, he was intoxicated after returning from a party in Goa. He was in a coma for six months and it took him seven years to recover and get back to life. He wrote a book around the same theme and wants to inspire others to get over their personal struggles with courage.
My Story: ‘We May Think We Are Getting More Liberal, But Most Of Us Hold Regressive Views Towards Divorce’
When Palak Khurana got divorced, she faced criticism from her family members and near one’s. However, she strongly feels that one should not be let anyone else’s opinion towards taking the right decision for one’s life. She works as a Radio Jockey in Mumbai and leads her life on her own terms.
MyStory: “My Parents Concluded I Am Cursed By Flawed DNA Of Family Tree”
Meenakshi Shekharan suffered from epilepsy in her teenage years. It restricted her from doing a lot of things such as attending her college. However, when she consulted a neurosurgeon, her health got in a better state and she started leading a normal life.
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Business owners, founders, and leaders who are making a tangible impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
