BOSTON—Struggling to find inspiration in the midst of the 2020 pandemic, three women came up with an idea: create a platform to bring diverse women together, so they can inspire and relate with each other. They named it “Women Who Win” and began inviting women around the globe to share their stories – of business success, personal growth, challenges met, obstacles overcome, and more.
Now, in honor of their three-year anniversary, the group has published its first-ever book, chronicling a unique selection of their stories, with a mission to uplift and relate to readers with every page.
The books covers about 100 women, with each voice being captivating and each journey thought-provoking in its own way. No matter where you come from, the book aims to resonate with people from all walks of life, as it includes accounts from entrepreneurs, technologists, artists, community activists, senior executives, young professionals, nonprofit leaders, healthcare providers, and changemakers of all kinds.
Some of the women profiled in the book include Reshma Kewalramani CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Swaroop Sampat, renowned actress and educator, Jaishree Deshpande, philanthropist and co-founder of the Deshpande Foundation; Ami Ambani, businesswoman and marathon runner; Chitra Banerjee, renowned Author; Annette Phillips, musician and singer Berklee India Ensemble; Gouri Banerjee, co-founder, Saheli Boston; Dr. Kavita Navani, Eclinical Works; Rosemarie Day. president of Day Health Strategies; Kay Khan, State Representative, Massachusetts; and Kathleen Walsh, president of YMCA Metro North, among others.
“What excites me most is that the book includes the paths of women, coming from all different cultures and backgrounds, who are at the top of their field, and it highlights not only their successes but also the obstacles they faced along the way such as a health or family issue, or a career setback,” said Shaleen Sheth, one of the co-founders of Women Who Win. “For me personally, as I started figuring out my own professional path, I observed that it is easy for people to pigeon hole themselves and often shortchange themselves when they face a roadblock or during a challenging economy. Seeing what different women pursued and how exactly they did it, from product managers to pilots, NASA scientists to young politicians, it gives you more direction, inspires you to dream bigger and ultimately gives you more faith in your own potential too. I hope other readers feel the same way.”
Dr. Deepa Jhaveri, another co-founder of Women Who Win Ms. Sheth’s views.
“I love that this book encapsulates life – how some aspect of every life’s story is relatable to everyone. I hope the stories plant the seed for people to reach their goals or make any changes they want in their life, whether it’s to improve their health, follow their passion, go back to school, change careers or simply give someone else hope,” said Dr. Jhaveri. “I want our readers to know that each of our stories are personal and yet each one matters.”
Each account featured in this book has the power to uplift, inspire, and educate and guide readers on aspects their own life.
“The Women’s health stories have been my favorite for sure,” added Dr. Manju Sheth, MD, the third founder of Women Who Win. “I look forward to our Wednesday Wellness series. As a doctor, I have observed over the years that a lot of women do not prioritize preventative medicine. That is why we brought so many healthcare providers to emphasize the importance of yearly physicals. I was gratified to see that through our Women’s Health series, many women got a mammogram done and a colonoscopy after reading the stories firsthand. If we have impacted one person to take care of their health, then we are doing our job.”
The book has been over a year in the making and has already stimulated conversations and created a buzz in both New England and around the globe, said the founders of Women Who Win. It has been supported by true leaders in their fields and their broader communities with a foreword by renowned activist and actress Shabani Azmi and testimonials from philanthropist the Deshpande Co-founder Desh Deshpande, Leader Bank founder and CEO Sushil Tuli, and Amruta Fadnavis, banker, actress, singer and social activist who is married to current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis.
“We would like to thank the remarkable women who trusted us and were confident to share their voice with us. We look forward to celebrating with you and the broader community in launch events in Boston, New York, and India,” Women Who Win founders said in a statement. “A first of a trilogy, we aspire to make history in our journey of amplifying the voices of women and minorities, and we truly appreciate you letting us bring your journeys to the forefront.”
The book can be purchased on Amazon at a special promotion; you have the option of hardcover or softcover. To order your copy [or as a gift for a friend or family member], click the link here:
Women Who Win is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, and you can learn more about them on their website and social media pages [Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram] We invite you to join our global community.
