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Asifa is a solopreneur from a small town with many dreams and goals to achieve. She started her career journey from working in a marketing agency for Rs.10k per month. Now she has her own personal brand "The Asifa" where she guide women to start their financial freedom journey by learning skills and building business. She also runs a freelance business under the same name. Apart from that she has her own podcast - "The Vibing She" a place for women to learn more about selfcare, building a balanced life, time management and productivity to shine in their life and business. Asifa is also work-life balance coach who helps women to balance and organise their lives.

Asifa Haja

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Saima Hasan is an Indian artist based in Dubai for more than a decade now. She is an avid social worker and often volunteers for NGOs and social welfare organizations She has a deep-rooted interest in nature and all the things around her that are pure and free from human influence She has been interested in Colours from a very young age and was fascinated by the idea of using them to express her feelings Over the years she kept on exploring her passion but got real direction to her thoughts and skills from her graduate school where she learned commercial arts. Later with the changing times, she developed an inclination towards Fine Arts and transformed herself into a fullfledged Fine Artist Through her Artwork, she always tried to depict the Significance of Nature on this earth and its interaction with all other forces. She has always tried to make sure that her standard reflects a perfect amalgamation between traditional art and the standards set by modern art She is a regular participant in various group art exhibitions, both nationally and internationally including World Art Dubai She got many awards and a number of recognitions such as being nominated the "Oustanding Artist" for Two Consecutive Years, "Excellent Artist Award", "Corona Warrior Award", "Best still life Award", "Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Kala Samman", "Prerana Ratna Samman" Award, "Bhartiya Kalaa Samman" Award and many more She was also nominated as the Brand Ambassador of Medeor Hospital Dubai And she also performed her duties as a jury for a children's painting competition organized by(AMCC) Ajman During one of the public events, she quoted “Though the subject matter of my work may vary, colours remains its constant theme I prize colour for its powerful symbolism and apply it to communicate emotions and mood“ Above all whatever she creates, it is with the intent to evoke a sense of vitality and joy, a celebration of the greatest Artworks of all ‘A life well lived’

Nivedita Ghosh

Saima Hasan

Nivedita Ghosh is out to make a difference in the world. She is currently pursuing her PhD and research in Econometrics alongwith running her Patessierie business. She has won 3 awards for woman entrepreneurship alongwith numerous features and articles that she has to her name for her entrepreneurial journey as well as her role in being a covid warrior. She provided free meals for hundreds for covid affected familes but also she works with numerous ngos around the country, providing them with whatever she needs. Her focus is on helping older citizens alongwith those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. She is also a social media influencer and has worked with numerous brands, working towards bringing out more awareness of mental health issues and destigmatising therapy as well as related branches. She aims to also bring in the concept of sustainable food and promotes the same via her Instagram account. The one thing she always perseveres towards is helping people chalk out their own journeys, there is no time frame, there is no fixed path, there's life and there's us, she says we're all meant to make mistakes because failure is the ultimate motivator. MAR-APR