Under the Sisterhood

Today we are honoring Manjula Bose a mother, grandmother, friend, spiritualist, musician, and a retired college lecturer in philosophy, who is now in her eighties and has lived her whole life in New Dehli, India. And she still actively shares and publishes on her blog https://manjulabose.blogspot.com/ Manjula shares her female experiences from motherhood to philosophy.  If you haven’t already, ple...

Today we are honoring Phaedra Haringsma a daughter, friend, photographer, freelance journalist and editor, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She is currently finishing her degree in International Relations at the London School of Economics. Phaedra's research interests lie in Atlantic history and contemporary colonial power dynamics. In her spare time she likes to travel the world and explore...

Today we are honoring Elizabeth Mazz a mother, daughter, sister, friend, writer, creative, entrepreneur and founder of Mazz Hanna and CEO of Nailing Hollywood. After spending over a decade as a Creative Director at advertising agencies in New York City and Los Angeles, Elizabeth (AKA, Mazz) Hanna decided to turn her passion for crystals and nail art into a full-time career. Mazz's innovative...

Today we are honoring Nayara Vargas a daughter, sister, friend, artist and a student studying to be an art historian. Her work is currently showing in a student exhibition at the MoMA. Nayara is a friend to all, who hopes to use her own art, as well as that of others to inspire people.   Nayara shares her female experiences at a young age and how being seen, heard and standing tall are her calls t...

Today we are honoring Doaa Fahmy a mother, daughter, sister, friend, multi linguist, world traveler and human resources leader specializing in DE&I at an international fortune 500 company. She’s an Egyptian woman who works in multiple countries including France, United States and Egypt and on behalf of talent around the world. Doaa shares her unique perspective as an Egyptian woman navigating...

Today we are honoring Erin Gallagher a mother, daughter, sister, friend, Jedi change agent, Entrepreneur, Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Recipient 2022, Intersectional Feminist, Writer, Speaker and CEO + Founder of Ella, a disruptive ecosystem powering intersectional gender equity. It’s an inclusive network appreciating women and their wealth.  Erin brings almost 20 years experience leadin...

Today we are honoring Moheerah Iftikhar a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, writer, debater, advocate for women and student. 18 year old Moheerah found liberation in poetry. She yearns to write as passionately as she thinks. She is currently doing her A-levels. As much as diversity intrigues her, discrimination is what earns her aversion. Empathy is her most treasured quality which she has...

Today we are honoring Hillary Anger Elfenbein a mother, daughter, auntie, sister, friend, non-pro#t board  member, comedian and a tenured professor and researcher in social psychology and organizational behavior at the Olin Business School.  At work, she is the John and Ellen Wallace Distinguished Professor and Chair of Organizational Behavior at Washington University in St. Louis.  Hillary holds...

Today we are honoring Johanna Russia a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, artist, designer, creative director and Founder of SNACKS OF SUBSTANCE a New York-based food startup . The company’s plant-based ethos draws from a belief that we’ll do well by doing good. Good for the people, the planet, and the animals. Prior to this she worked as a creative director in the advertising industry for 20 years...

Today we are honoring Cindy Gallop a daughter, sister, friend, brand and business innovator, strategist, diversity consultant, speaker and founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn.  She’s a brand and business innovator, available for clients who want to seize this opportunity to change the game in their sector, and who are looking for radical, breakthrough, innovative and transformative ways to do so. M...

Today we are honoring Bharti Dayal a mother, daughter, auntie, friend, and a nationally recognized Madhubani artist from India. She has transformed this once dying craft into its contemporary art form. Using mediums of newspapers, public platforms and social media, she has invented and single handedly promoted the contemporary and classical themes. Bharti's art has been a token of national pr...

Today we are honoring Francilia Wilkins Rahim a daughter, auntie, sister, friend, thought leader, staunch advocate for diversity in procurement, development and management and she is the founder and CEO of R. F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc. a development and management consulting firm dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of project management services to drive the success of the nation's...

Today we are honoring Riya Shah a daughter, sister, friend, engineering student and founder of Fetal Life a pregnancy device company focusing on improving pregnancy outcomes and mitigating access to care issues and healthcare costs through its innovative at-home use driven contraction device, fetal heartbeat device, mobile app, and telehealth features, extending care past hospital walls. Riya shar...

Today we are honoring Essie Jain a mother, daughter, sister, friend and English singer-songwriter who has been writing and recording music for over two decades. Her songs have traveled far and wide out into the world and touched many hearts. She has drawn critical acclaim for her work as a singer, writer, performer and recording artist. Essie shares her female experiences. Her journey of being sur...

Today we are honoring Dr. Huma Baig a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, advocate, yogi, healer and surgeon. She is a second year general surgery resident at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA with an interest in trauma surgery. Huma is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and Yale College. Huma is a beautiful and brilliant woman who has made it her purpose to heal others. She is a first gen...

Today we are honoring Hui Tang a mother, daughter, sister, friend, advocate for women’s rights and a healthcare marketing leader specializing in data and analytics. She’s a working mom and when not working Hui spends the rest of her time with her 7 month old baby and husband. Being a first generation immigrant, she enjoys exploring life in the States, but she also misses her family back home.  Lik...

Today we are honoring Ann-Marie Zoe Coore who is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, and an International Public Health Specialist for over 20 years who founded the Coore Foundation a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1999, and in 2012 its subsidiary Girls Right Of Way providing a global path for at risk girls to realize their full potential and thereby reverse societal blockades though sexual...

Today we are honoring LD Holley a daughter, soul sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, hype squad cheerleader, experience creator, circle holder, movement guide, flow artist and fire dancer.   For over 25 years, their life has been guided by movement and filled with experiences allowing them to connect, express, and continue to grow into the fullest expression of their being. From competit...

Today we are honoring Valerie Jamidar a daughter, sister, friend, advocate for the trans community and an artist specializing in visual merchandising. She is a passionate leader and spokesperson supporting LGBTQ youth. In her free time Valerie is a role model inspiring and helping at risk trans youth maintain sobriety.  Valerie gets under the hood and shares her experiences with transitioning to a...

Today we are honoring Georgia Blatchford who is a daughter, sister, friend, artist, writer, advocate, teacher, business strategist, life coach, a mystic energy healer and embodiment teacher who is passionate about self-expression and empowerment. She’s a certified yoga teacher and reiki healer, with many passions and offerings, including tarot, energy healing, astrology, tantra, kundalini and plan...

Today we are honoring Elysa Hochman a mother, musician, composer, performer, teacher and entrepreneur. Elysa is a professional guitarist who has performed at Lincoln Center, the US Open, celebrity events and more. She’s the co-founder and director of the New York Guitar Academy, “Rumba Flamenca” and “Quarantined Quartet.” And is an author of “Classical and Flamenco Guitar Solos and Etudes”. Elysa...

Today we are honoring Rachel Braun Scherl a mother, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, author, Vagipreneur®, Keynote Speaker, FemTech Expert and Co-Founder of SPARK Solutions for Growth. A respected entrepreneur and thought leader, Rachel Braun Scherl brings passion and commitment to all of her endeavors. She has successfully launched, built and revitalized companies around the globe, based on the...

For four years, I have been preparing for Under the Sisterhood . The departure from a 35-year career, the end of my 28-year marriage and the loss of both of my parents gave me a lot to feel and a lot to think about. As I began a new chapter of my life, I was overcome with a need to hold the women in my life close to me. I craved sisterhood, to share my story and hear the stories of other women. As...