This episode is a professional story of Ms. Lisa Caprelli who is an author of a best-selling amazon book (Color Your Message), publishing consultant, public speaker, an entrepreneur, a fiancé and a mother of two sons. With a 25 year background in leadership, marketing, experience in FM/AM radio broadcasting shows and podcasts, Lisa is now children’s book author, hosting and singing songs for her puppet series Unicorn Jazz. She is a ‘woman with ambition’ who is passionate, optimistic, and resilient. Lisa is an epitome of ‘you dream, you work hard and you earn it.’

This episode is an open conversation with Dr. Ayesha Ray on her personal and professional life. As a bold female scholar of South Asian descent also working on national security issues, Dr. Ray is an inspiration to young women who aspire to work and pursue their careers. Dr. Ray is vocal about her opinions on patriarchy and misogyny on social media. This episode takes on the opportunity to inquire about her views on the evolving debate of feminism. Her journey shares that 'woman with ambition' like Ayesha Ray can overcome professional obstacles if women are confident of their unapologetic self and stand up for themselves against the unjust treatment or environment.

This episode is the story of Ms. Maria Iqbal Tarana, born and raised in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Growing up to see social injustice around her, she joined activism at a very young age and is a firm supporter of human rights. She started her education campaign, aka AAM TALEEM (Education for All), focusing on girls’ education. Her ambition is to promote education as ‘it’s the best way to serve humanity.’She is a ‘woman with ambition’ who symbolizes hope, positivity, and integrity. Despite several challenges in life, she starts her day with new hopes.

Maria Tarana is a Pakistani human rights activist and a political figure. For the last ten years, she is working to promote education, denounce social injustice and violence.

Maria’s story is important because she is a self-made woman in Pakistan. She faced several hurdles, but her resilience kept her going. She is the reason for us to believe in ourselves and achieve what we wish for.

This episode is the story of Ms. Farhat Asif who was born in Kashmir, raised in Pakistan, and now leads a think-tank in Islamabad (Pakistan). She is a ‘woman with ambition’ who is passionate, optimistic, and resilient. She faced difficulties, but her determination held her up.

Ms. Asif is a Pakistani writer and human rights and peace activist. For the last 15 years, Farhat is working to promote peace, development, and dialogue. In 2017, she won an N-Peace award, the UNDP’s initiative for ’Engage for Equality, Access, Community and Empowerment.’

Farhat’s story is important because she is a self-made woman in Pakistan. She faced several hurdles, but her dreams kept her going. She is a reason for us to believe in ourselves and achieve what we wish for.

Very briefly, this episode shares Ms. Farhat Asif’s:

Motivation

We were facing many challenges at home. I wanted to give back to our parents who supported us through family crises. I put all my energies into education.

The Advice Farhat Followed

My mom said to learn how to deal with people, if you learn this then you will transform yourself into a professional woman.

Farhat’s Advice to Young Women

We need to scratch dirt off our abilities and build on them. Every woman has unique qualities, she just needs to explore them. Polish your abilities through technology and learn through these podcasts.

Project DR FAIR - 1:26:21, 8.03 PM by Sannia Abdullah Close

Women With Ambition: EP 1 Introducing Myself by Sannia Abdullah Close