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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE
Being Boundless
Inderjit Singh Lady Anita's Visit to Nigeria
LAMISI ADENE
SATTIE PERSAUD DR. MOHAMMED MASOOD
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
PGMAG E XCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
ILONA PARUNAKOVA
CONTENTS FEATURE INTERVIEW ILONA PARUNAKOVA
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG) INTERVIEW WITH
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PRAMOD KUMAR RAJPUT
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATION...
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SATTIE PERSAUD
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BEING BOUNDLESS - SANS BARRIERS
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DR. MOHAMMED MASOOD
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LAMISI ADENE
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P U B L I S H E R ' S N OT E
Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw Powerhouse Global Brand Propagator
"Compared to what we ought to be, we are only half awake. We are making use of only a small part of our physical and mental resources. Stating the thing broadly, the human individual thus lives far within his limits. He possesses power of various sorts which he habitually fails to us." - William James, 1842-1910
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INTERVIEW WITH:
ILONA PARUNAKOVA (IP) PGMAG: Ilona, so good to have you on today’s
IP: I am a direct descendant of Armenian Genocide Survivors. I was born in USSR Republic interview with Lady Anita. of Georgia. I am an International Best Selling Author, B.S. Business Administration IP: The pleasure is all mine. what a great M.M. Master of Ministry, Candidate of Doctoral opportunity for us to ignite one more soul. in Christian Counseling and PhD in Christian Philosophy. Administrator and Program Director, PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our Pastor. readers. I have additionally served in non-profit MAY 2021
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organization as a liaison, speaker, and as an organizer for fundraisers and other community events. Completed my Bachelor of Science degree in one year on an accelerated program and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. I am an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist and Certified NLP Master Practitioner. I am a winner of People’s Choice Award in a Republic of Georgia Beauty Pageant in 1998. I got chosen as the 2020 Student Speaker for Colorado Technical University Graduation Ceremony for BA and MM. I have earned medals for completing a Marathon and a Triathlon in 2017 and 2018. I am also an International TEDx Speaker. I have been featured on FOX, NBC, CBS, Influencive articles. PGMAG: As a leader, what are some of the keys to building a successful team? IP: I often quote Michael Jordan who said it beautifully that” talent wins games, but a teamwork and intelligence win championships”. I believe it is important to place everyone to the right sit in the “bus”,
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evaluate team’s strengths, appreciate their talents, value them as individuals and celebrate accomplishments. PGMAG: Please tell us more about some of your current projects. IP: 1. As a direct descendent of survivors from the Ottoman genocide against the Armenian people during WWI, my greatgreat-grandparents were slaughtered before the eyes of my great-grandmother and myself witnessed the collapse of the Soviet Union and survived wartime in the Republic of Georgia immediately following in 19911993, I desire to share this story of the pain, struggle, and adversities as a fundamentals element for my foundation for forming resiliency. I want to ignite each soul to be kinder to the neighbor, to value life and be grateful for each day. I am working to produce series of videos to empower and uplift each and everyone of us to share joy and hope. 2. I am producing series of books that speaks to the warriors, the survivors, the determined and bankrupt in spirit. I take them through an experience that discovers the
As a Third-culture kid, having grown up as half-Ukrainian (mother), half – Armenian (father), in the Republic of Georgia I endured ethnic discrimination for much of my life. power, and what it can lead to. I want this to bring something valuable to them, and I hope it can change their life for the better. 3. Working on expending my you tube channel which is being used to motivate, inspire and empower every soul. PGMAG: A lot of people struggle with low self-esteem and this has prevented them from living a fulfilled life. What is your message for such individuals? IP: As a Third-culture kid, having grown up as halfUkrainian (mother), half –Armenian (father), in the Republic of Georgia I endured ethnic discrimination for much of my life. I may not look like it to you, but I grew up as a
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minority who was rejected by her grandparents, mocked by relatives and refused entrance to universities, told by boss she could not get a degree. Use every “no” in your life to ignite and motivate you, to empower and uplift your dreams. Don’t live life as a victim, but rather than a value. You are God’s
Masterpiece and you are meant to be different from everyone else. I would ask you not to compare yourself with anyone else, believe in yourself and your abilities. Ignite your dreams of your fairy tales you use to have and find this voice that is inside of you ready to come out and be heard. Do
not base your identity or self esteem on someone’s opinion of yourself. Despite all the No’s and rejections in my life, I entered the beauty pageant and won, I found the favor with my grandparents, I got into the university in Europe with full scholarship paid, became a student who finished BA with
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Life is an adventure, when some doors closes in front of you, remind yourself that there are better doors for you to enterdoors of endless opportunities and dreams. Tell yourself “I am a Masterpiece. I am meant to be born. I am special. I like who I am.”
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4.0 GPA, became a student speaker during the graduation for my BA and MM, and I am a candidate for doctoral who writes books. It is my desire to take you on a life adventure in search of passion for life and the essence of your identity. You are on a journey of discovering Joy that delivers from devastation of real-life events and provides victory in times of loss and fear. Joy is not the absence of suffering, fear or anxiety. Joy is not an idea; it is not a conviction, nor a persuasion or a decision; but it is the presence of divine assurance
and extraordinary strength that everyone deserves to experience. Life is an adventure, when some doors closes in front of you, remind yourself that there are better doors for you to enter- doors of endless opportunities and dreams. Tell yourself “I am a Masterpiece. I am meant to be born. I am special. I like who I am.” PGMAG: The pandemic has drastically changed so many things in our society; and a lot of work is required to make living more exciting
of community development, what are some of the measures needed to be put in place in order to help more families? IP: Friedrich Nietzsche perfectly said that “and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music” This is the year of resilience where we have shifted our minds, perspectives and habits. We have learned to do things that could have perceived insane to us in the past. We are learning to hear more music and learn to dance to the new melody in our lives. First thing we need to do is to provide an open and honest conversation: people need to be heard, they are finding the ways to connect, opportunities to heal and be healed. Door are opening to new dreams and to new strengths- more visions to enter. I believe no matter how much the world changes; we need to continue with the most inspiring message to humanity right now. We need to tell them not to lose its values God that had given to them. PGMAG: What are the top three books that changed your life?
IP: 1. Bible. 2. 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice by Mark Virkler 3. Suren Ayvazyan “Fate of Armenians” PGMAG: If you knew what you know now what would you do differently? IP: 1. Sleep more when I was a teenager. 2. Best friends can betray you 3. Mind your business, live the life that you want to live. 4. You are not responsible for what others do, think or say. PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self? IP: Don’t rush life. Appreciate and value the time you have now and make the best of it. Do not do anything to prove to anyone or anything about your worth and values. Learn to appreciate who you are. Like who you are. Don’t let smallest thing to stress you out. Smile a lot and never stop dreaming and do not give your power to no one, and don’t let anyone to take away your Joy!
Don’t rush life. Appreciate and value the time you have now and make the best of it. Do not do anything to prove to anyone or anything about your worth and values. Learn to appreciate who you are. Like who you are. Don’t let smallest thing to stress you out. Smile a lot and never stop dreaming and do not give your power to no one, and don’t let anyone to take away your Joy! IP: I am truly blessed being part of this amazing journey, and thank you for this opportunity you have kindly provided to me to share my story. PGMAG: Please share your links with us. IP: www.IPResilience.com IG IP Resilience Youtube Channel IP Resilience
PGMAG: Thank you for this opportunity to learn more about your work and how you positively affect lives.
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again. As an active supporter
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Lady Anita's visit
to the Art Village in Abuja, Nigeria
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Marketing & Communication... new way of thinking
Mauro Polticchia, Vice Director & Professor (Communication Sciences Department Meier University Milan, Italy) is introducing a new way of thinking, inspiring and concrete: “Marketing & Communication are like a game of chess!”
— BY PROF. MAURO POLTICCHIA It’s time! If is not enough clear, this five-year
The goal of any game of chess is to checkmate
period will be recognized as a new beginning,
the other King… as the objective of a brand is
also from Communication and Marketing point
to win in the market in competition between
of view.
others.
The global situation started in 2020 was
In a game of chess, there are two adversaries…
comparable to a huge earthquake, as
in the Business Daily the opponents are the
consequence it’s needed and vital to reconsider
competitors, the market, the time… it’s a new
a new approach… and Chess Game is the perfect
logic to need to understand. It’s not enough
one to understand how to move into a new
to make a right move (right product/service, in
condition.
Business case) if the timing is wrong. Think about it!
Over the past 3 (three) years, during my hundreds of speeches and teachings, I have
The game of chess is a complex game, same as
proposed and shared this new “logic”.
actual situation around the world where there’re
This is the reason why, we decided to start, as
thousands of variable dynamics.
University (Meier University Milan), a series of
The chess board represents the market. Each
workshops, courses and masters with the aim of
player has sixteen pieces: one king, one queen,
getting "a new version of thinking out of the box"
two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight
with concrete ideas to implement in your daily
pawns. Each type of pieces moves differently…
life (and business) so as not to be unprepared for
and the key is the time.
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The king is the brand. The
via the marketing and sales
queen is the most powerful
collateral. A great Marketing
piece, the strategic marketing
Director (and an astute
director that should have a big
gameplayer) realizes a well-
picture, planning the different
played pawn (value proposition)
moves evaluating the possible
can turn the tables.
scenarios and outcomes, and
success 5. “Raise the bar” by benchmarking with the best 6. Decide to move in right time And keep in mind the key: right
decides on the next steps /
Game of chess declined in daily
move in wrong time… it’s wrong
directions.
business means:
move!
1. Staying ahead by a few The knights, rooks and bishops represent the different
steps to win. Be strategical! 2. Many potential paths to
marketing channels, each piece
take but no hard and fast
have own dynamic move to
rules. Be dynamic!
follow.
Last but not least… move in silence only speak when It’s time to say CHECKMATE!
3. Be vigilant and adaptive 4. Confuse your opponent
The pawns represent the value
– You can play and drive
proposition, communicated
into people’s emotions for
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In a game of chess, there are two adversaries… in the Business Daily the opponents are the competitors, the market, the time… it’s a new logic to need to understand. It’s not enough to make a right move (right product/ service, in Business case) if the timing is wrong. Think about it!
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Being Boundless Sans Barriers .... this is a simple straight-from-the-heart perception of the world by me says Inderjit the “Monk” who would ride his Ferrari with impunity and on his own terms…...
— BY INDERJIT SINGH Shall we, for a moment, imagine a world sans boundary? Sounds like a utopian concept! You may even say – not humanly possible. I however, believe that we can. A world sans barrier, where “humanity” is the only overriding factor for the world and not the geographical delineation, the size, population, material resources, the networth, the per-capita income the military might et al of the nations or the skin color, religion, culture of the people. The French preposition “sans’ means "without," indicating a lack in general, an absence, privation or an exclusion. It can be used with nouns, pronouns, and verbs, and it appears in many French idiomatic expressions; with different connotations. The reference here to the world-withoutborders is more symbolic than physical boundaries. It refers here to the mental, phycological, attitudinal, perceptional and cultural barriers between common people at humanto-human level leading to mental-block that exists between some leaders and governments of different nations, leading to misinformation, misunderstanding, lack of faith and trust which at times manifest into struggle, confrontation,
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conflict and even war-like situations. Granted that physical boundaries ought to be demarcated for protection from invasions, proper governance and also for the maintenance of the sovereign law and order, often referred to as the ‘law of the land’. This phenomenon however, does not deprive them of not having similar - not essentially the same, thought processes towards humanity at large. A kind of commonality between ideology of larger universal appeal and acceptance.
learned in life is to just be yourself and this thought process has been a driving force behind my being. Treasure the magnificent being that you are and recognize first and foremost that you're not here as a human being only but you're a spiritual being,
Do you see any boundaries? I don’t. BEING BEYOND HUMAN - BEING YOU!
and the consequences thereof.
I am in this narrative simply
my tribe; I assure you of a big
expressing my perception of
life-long party; continuously
the world, as I envisage. You
celebrating together every
may agree, disagree, or agree to
moment of your “living” on this
disagree. That’s essentially your
planet earth. Mind you, living I
prerogative. Your point-of-view
said, and not merely “existing”.
is however, equally important,
In my world, it isn’t about
if not more! You have the
crawling through life but
absolute right to choose your
flying together, embracing
path, as I have, in the capacity
and enjoying all of it – always!
of an individual entity. You
Afterall, if we have been
must decide with complete
bestowed by Him – the Creator
command and control over your
with the wings - of thoughts,
heart and mind, since more
imagination and vision – then
importantly, you are eventually
why crawl and not fly?
going to fully own your decision
The essential lesson I've
However, if you were to join
having a human experience. I can perhaps attribute this to my having born in “high seas” in no man’s land, or an “area beyond any national jurisdiction”. The realization dawned on me as I was growing, that I belong nowhere on the land area on this planet and yet everywhere – sea being the binding element uniting all the land masses of the world. The commitment of my existence was naturally to befall over the world at large. These thoughts molded me in my formative years into what has become of me today. As I write, I am reminded of that divine soul Rita – an accomplished writer and a
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I am in this narrative simply expressing my perception of the world, as I envisage.
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recipient of several coveted awards worldwide; who wrote a piece on me for a magazine called “Flair’ in its column “profile”. It was on my selection by the UN, at a relatively young age in a seemingly senior position; deemed by her to be a significant achievement and an example for others to emulate. Rita titled it “Inderjit
The picture of earth before and after an
– the world is his Oyster.”
opinion. No change! The moral of the story:
This further reinforced my
don’t take yourself too seriously.
belief that there ought to be a purpose, a commitment and
you’re halfway there! That is
a great amount of energy and,
perhaps a hidden-agenda for
where I find the “Monk” in me
if necessary, use force to get
each one of us to vigorously
who would ride his Ferrari with
what we want. The survival of
pursue spiritual, professional
impunity and on his own terms.
the fittest mentality is deeply
and human contribution while
entrenched in our culture.
we are in transit on this planet.
JUST LET GO!
Much of this thinking comes
My assignments around the
When you let go of who you
from Darwin's Origin of the
world in different global
are, you become who you
Species, a work which has
locations as a UN expert &
might be. “By letting it go it all
influenced the world in the
advisor, for time-spans ranging
gets done. The world is won by
most profound and subtle
from a fortnight to a few
those who let it go. But when
ways, not least of all because
months each, at times in some
you try and try, the world is
it advanced the idea that
hardship stations in hostile
beyond winning” so said Lao
competition was a natural and
environments, made me tough-
Tzu; the author of one of my
normal part of life. Whatever
enough to take all that in my
favorite books of all time, Tao
we might think about Darwin,
stride and put my best foot
Te Ching. There is so much
we do tend to see the world in
forward to achieve the desired
power, so much wisdom and so
these competitive terms.
goals - come what may! All
much magic in this incredible
The picture of earth before and
this came with awareness and
little book.
after an opinion. No change! The moral of the story: don’t
introspection plus a good deal of determination, conviction,
Undoubtedly, we live in a
take yourself too seriously.
belief and the intense desire
competitive society and are
But there is another way of
to serve. Believe you can and
often told that we must expend
thinking. There is another way
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MY TAKE:
do you think that God would
which sees nature differently
Being human is given. But,
say, you have earned one more
and recognizes the importance
keeping our humanity is a
tomorrow by the work you did
of harmony, balance and living
choice. At the center of our
today.” I feel, if you meditate on
peacefully, sans force but with
being, we have the answer; we
this one question, frequently,
harmony, compassion, and
know who we are and know
the self-awareness that will
empathy for all. This “other
what we want.
emerge, will create a powerful
way” is what I am advocating
force for inner growth and
and following. That was one
The line “There is no point in
opinion and this is a yet another
living if you don’t feel alive”
opinion. The opinions don’t
from the movie “The world
change the world; however, the
is not enough” - a 1999 spy
world does change opinions.
film and the nineteenth in the
We cannot know the future,
James Bond series and the
but we can, with experience,
third to star Pierce Brosnan as
see that our present actions
the fictional MI6 agent James
have consequences that
Bond sums it all; and resonates
ripple out into time and space
with me and my thinking.
and shape our lives well into
Towards the end of this write-
the future. We can see, for
up I wish to share with you
example, that habitual negative
a few lines written by the
thinking leads to pain, failure
ancient Greek pre-Socratic,
and frustration, whereas a
Ionian philosopher Heraclitus:
clear vision of where we want
“Day by Day, what you choose,
to go usually leads to a better
what you think and what
life. When I look back over my
you do is who you become.”
life, I can see a chain of causes
Additionally, the last words
and effects – the actions I took
of the poem titled “Have you
had certain results which have
earned your Tomorrow” by
changed my life, forever. So
Edgar Albert Guest a British-
be careful what you think and
born U.S. writer whose poems
what you do – everything has
were widely read during the
a consequence. and, that is an
first half of the 20th century
important skill to acquire and
that I wish to share with you
cultivate.
goes something like this “As you close your eyes in slumber,
transformation.
ABOUT INDERJIT SINGH Inderjit has served as an ICAO airport development consultant in several countries of Asia, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Africa and South America. He was the CEO of IGI Airport, New Delhi – the 16th busiest in the world. He has hands-on-experience of all functional aspects of administration and operations of a major international airport. He is an MBA, followed by advanced management course at “Henley-the Management College”, Oxford shire, UK, and on aviation management from the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He can be reached at inderjit.singh@ aviationanalyst.net
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PRAMOD KUMAR RAJPUT
Sr. Vice President & Vertical Head, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited Pramod Kumar Rajput is a seasoned corporate professional with a rich experience of over 39 years in pharmaceutical & Healthcare sales & marketing while working as Sr. Vice President & Vertical Head in Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, an Indian Multinational Leading Pharmaceutical Company, based at Ahmedabad. In entire Cadila he has been recognized and awarded as Champion of Champions for the year 2019 and again 2020 as well due to his Vertical’s splendid performance. He is known as ‘The Rajput of Cadila’ within the healthcare fraternity He is a thought leader, active panel list, speaker on numerous forums, events, industry meets and seminars. He is on a mission to lead by example and to create a healthier future and create future health leaders. He is a mentor, change-maker, key-note speaker & motivational speaker with his talks in various
land, Deakin University, CK University) Australia,
institutions – mentoring both young and
College of Law, Samsung & Accenture on the
seasoned minds.
various subject including Massachusetts Medical Society & Harvard Medical School USA.
He started just journey as a Medical
He is frequently invited by major Universities
Representative and has risen to this position
and Institutions to help & Guide Young
within the same organization. He never left
professional starting from NIPER, DNU, Amity,
learning and simultaneously completed his MBA
Chitkara, Jamia, Indrasheel, IIML, Poornima, Sree
Marketing & Executive Leadership Development
Venkateswara University , Atharwa Institute of
Programme from IIM, Ahmedabad.
management & many more.
Additionally, he has also done 24 certification
His Short video series on Communication,
courses from all leading International Universities
Leadership, Self- Management , Growth Mindset
across the world like Leeds University, London,
& Creative Quotient for Leadership are being
University of Michigan, (University of Queens
very helpful to many professionals.
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He has a vision and a great passion to give back to society while keep working through various ways to enhance Learning, Unlearning & Relearning during this New Normal which is being filled with happiness & joy as well. He has been awarded as “Man of Excellence Award” for the Year 2020, Business Leadership 2020-2021 by Indian Achiever’s forum for his outstanding Professional Achievement & Contribution in Nation Building & also been recognized as one of the Global Mental Health leaders by World Congress of Mental Health Summit. He has been Chosen as Voice Leader by Voice of Healthcare Group in 2020 & Also Philanthropy award 2021 Leader, for his significant contribution in Leadership This year he has also been felicitated as 2020-21, Healthcare Warriors by World
and on multiple subjects. & been called as a guest to have his thought on Creative Society by Allatara TV which was aired in 100 countries. He is also a part of “The Circle of Legends group” while spreading positivity & Usage of technology for the Betterment of Society & Humankind He is also being nominated as Global Speaker of Global
His Short video series on Communication, Leadership, SelfManagement , Growth Mindset & Creative Quotient for Leadership are being very helpful to many professionals.
Mental Health Association, USA & also a member of
His motto is to "Give back his
“Global Youth Mental Health
Learning to Society, as Sharing
Healthcare Leaders.
Awareness” GYMHA
is Caring " and for him, he
He has been in Advisory
believes that till his breath is
He has been invited by
Board of Mahabodhi Group,
Learning will continue and will
Poornima university , IES
be shared to build Humankind.
Health & Wellness Congress and World Federation of
various organizations to give his Keynote talk on multiple forums by various topics like Leadership, Talent & Opportunities in new normal
University , Karnavati Institute, Sri Venkateswara college of Engineering & Technology ( Chittor) AP.
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INTERVIEW WITH:
SATTIE PERSAUD (SP) PGMAG: Sattie, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita. SP: Thank you Lady Anita, pleasure to be here with you. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. SP: My name is Sattie Persaud, and I am the founder of World Heritage Cultural Center (WHHC)– a nonprofit that will change the way you think about culture. WHCC introduces people to cultures other than their own through performing, visual and culinary, which helps them gain a global perspective and better understanding of those different from themselves. Also, exposing people to their own cultures helps them understand their roots better in a nation where, often, they do not have contact with others culturally like them. I was inspired to start WHCC because of my personal story.
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needs to change among others
Calcutta and Utarpardesh
traditions that keeps people
born in Guyana, brought up in
from advancement.
Suriname. Living in Suriname, I felt like time stood still
One of the amazing people I
because people held on to
met whilst helping my parents
ancient traditions. Women
was a Jehovah’s Witness
were married at or before 13
who would sit with me and
and became grandmothers by
teach me to read a book bible
26. This was my mother’s story
stories written in English. We
too; she became a grandmother
are of Hindu religion, but my
at 26 when my older sister gave
mother sees all religions in the
birth at 13.
same light and welcomed the teachings. We were taught
I never identified with the
Dutch in school, too, so I
way women around me just
spoke 2 languages and several
accepted certain hand-me-
dialects. I developed a hunger
down cultural traditions
to read everything I could,
that desperately needed
never realizing I was in search
modernized. I was a different
of who I really was.
breed altogether. That’s not the life I wanted for myself.
We didn’t have Internet 20
At a young age, I had to start
years ago in Suriname; I never
helping my parents with income
knew what a cell phone was
by selling candy and cigarettes
until 1999. So a book changed
on the side of the road, in front
my life forever, made me
of our house every day after
dream bigger than my world.
school. I was 7 at the time,
It was a coverless book that
good in math and very chubby,
started at page 8 and ended
so I looked like I was 10! There,
at 147, and I called it “Nora
I met many different people.
Roberts” because that was at
This forced me to grow.
the top of every page. I didn’t
You may read that and wonder
understand what it was until
why I am an advocate for
years later, but it was my guide
ancient cultures and traditions?
to a world I wanted to be part
Well things such as getting
of. A world where women were
married at 13 are traditions that
independent, went to school— something called “college”—and
I never identified with the way women around me just accepted certain hand-me-down cultural traditions that desperately needed modernized. I was a different breed altogether. had their own voice. That is the message I derived from a thrown away romance novel, and it helped me find the woman in me. Not able to escape cultural traditions when it came to marriage, long story short, I was arranged to be married to someone in America and all I asked for was to go to college. I got to America in December of 1996, and my marriage lasted for about 4 months, which felt like 40 years. After mental abuse and on the verge of a nervous breakdown, a doctor advised that due to my “under-age marriage,” I needed a change in scenery. I was shipped off to Chicago, IL, to my mother’s cousin, who told me he would help me if I didn’t want to go back. They needed
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white elephant in the room.
help them in return.
Understanding where someone comes from, their cultural and
I took the opportunity, got a divorce, and never went back. Within a year I studied for my GED exam, enrolled in a community college, started driving lessons, and worked as a nanny. With two additional part-time jobs on nights and weekends, I put myself through college. The Universe gave me a torch to find my voice, I never forgot where I came from, and I
We have come a long way with corporate cultural acceptance, but what about the incredibly important part of who we are— our cultural behaviour due to our heritage— that is usually hidden in the workplace, the white elephant in the room.
inherited roots, promotes unity in diversity. We need to understand simple things such as why some cultures don’t wear their shoes inside the house or that certain cultures bow to you when they meet you instead of shaking hands. Being a part of American culture means that some people have to
need to share that light.
South America. My novel helps
learn to say what they mean
In 2005, after graduating with
shed a light on this. Its been
and not what everyone wants
a degree in accounting and
sitting on the shelf for the past
to hear. They may not eat
taking screenwriting courses
10 years, as I focus on work
certain things, they may dress
at New York Film Academy, I
and WHCC , but when the
differently, or need time off to
wrote a novel, Colours of Fate
time is right, I know it will be
celebrate important cultural
which follows my family from
published.
holidays. These are all things
eight generations ago through
we often overlook, but if we
modern day. It focuses on the
PGMAG: As the Founder of
learned to understand the
life of my ancestor who left
World Heritage Cultural Centre
differences, the workplace
India with her British lover for
(WHCC), how important is it
would be a more successful
a new land in South America,
for culture to be promoted and
and effective environment.
the British colony of Guyana
embraced in the workplace?
Leaving religion and politics
in the mid 1800s, and parallels
out of the equation, things that
my journey to America through
SP: Great question! We
corporations can do is celebrate
the eyes of a character created
have come a long way with
through performing, visual and
with attributes of the strongest
corporate cultural acceptance,
culinary arts for employees to
women in my life. Both women
but what about the incredibly
learn about different cultural
overcome obstacles and agents
important part of who we
customs and values with the
of change and learn to accept
are—our cultural behaviour due
hope that will foster respect
and believe in wonder and life.
to our heritage—that is usually
among employees. To feel
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we need to apply more than just blanket corporate diversity and inclusion standards to corporate policies, which often exclude the heritage side of what makes a person who they are. greatest empowerments that exists. PGMAG: Diversity and Inclusion has been hot topics in the last 12 months. What are some of the ways in which leaders can effectively bring the needed change, to ensure that these important topics are part of their policies and procedures in their organisations? SP: As I mentioned, we need to apply more than just blanket corporate diversity and inclusion standards to corporate policies, which often
We have a lot to learn about
first generation immigrants,
exclude the heritage side of
their food, fashion, arts, and
so they don’t just adapt to
what makes a person who
other attributes because some
“American” culture right away.
they are. Who are employees
things offend one group but are
Giving friendly hugs is to a
when they are home, which
fine with another. For example,
stranger is normal in American
nowadays is the same place as
here in the U.S., we have a
culture, but someone new
work with the pandemic?
constant influx of people who
may be highly offended by
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promoting unity in diversity or I
halal meat, which means that a
would be handed room keys to
prayer is said before slaying the
discuss my ideas in their private
animals, thanking them for their sacrifice for our benefit, so they won’t eat at an employee lunch. These are things we need to learn about each other in the workplace and embrace as beautiful cultural differences. PGMAG: Please tell us more about WHCC. SP: Established in New York in 2005, the World Heritage Cultural Center is a non-profit organization that has faith in the idea of celebrating life through art to convey the greatest stories of the human odyssey. The organization doesn’t focus on religion or politics and lives by our core value to be instrumental in facilitating a transformation in our society, where people can contribute to what matters most, Humanity. Our Humanity is our only hope for a better tomorrow. In addition to promoting cultural awareness, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact through knowledge and charity. We want to empower and help other nonprofits make
I attended every entrepreneur networking event I could find. But people there would say I was too young to take on changing the world the way I wanted to or they didn’t respect the aspect of promoting unity in diversity or I would be handed room keys to discuss my ideas in their private rooms. a stronger positive impact as well. PGMAG: How do you create ‘Inspired Global Contributors’ to fund projects that benefit humanity? SP: So when I started this journey with WHCC, while maintaining a full-time job to pay the bills and help my entire family after they moved to America, I attended every entrepreneur networking event I could find. But people there would say I was too young to take on changing the world the way I wanted to or they didn’t respect the aspect of
rooms. So I stopped. I had to forge my own path. I had to create the resources I needed with the tools I had. And the most powerful was my vision. I started creating pieces of my vision, with our first World of Colors concert on June 5, 2009, with 23 countries on stage. With hope and positive thinking, word got out to the cultural media, and the show was broadcasted in 160 countries, although we basically sold enough tickets to pay our bills. A few weeks later, the Travel & Adventure shows (currently across 11 states) invited us to produce their Global Beats stage at the Javits Center in New York City. It was a blast and success. They then asked if we could travel with them, and I took a leap of faith and said we could, not knowing any cultural groups outside of the tristate area. I made hundreds of call in Los Angeles and was able to secure eight cultural groups, which are still with us 12 years later, and we now have over 800 cultural groups that donate time on stage because of our noble
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My vision is that the power of unity and love for our fellow humans will fuel this dream, for this task is too big just for one person to carry. mission of changing society. The formula I have created for that is to celebrate humanity through performing, visual, and culinary arts. We plan to open our first physical headquarters for World Heritage Cultural Center in the near future, which will be a global destination for cultural heritage. It will allow connections with all the bridges WHCC has already built which includes over 200 countries and territories. WHCC is looking to the world for help to create this space. The project has a budget of $6M to $10M and the Center has a strong business plan to generate revenue, after this seed money to build the center is raised, rather than continuing to rely on donations and grants. We cannot wait to bring the world together at our state-of-theart 30,000 square foot building,
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welcoming luminaries in their
this task is too big just for one
fields from around the world
person to carry.
to celebrate humanity through
There are over 7 billion people
the arts while making a positive
in the world. We only need
impact through knowledge and
300,000 to donate $20 to
charity.
make this happen. #WHCCD.A.R.E
My vision is that the power of
D: Diversity
unity and love for our fellow
A: ALL
humans will fuel this dream, for
R: Relate
PGMAG: Your organisation
class cultural artists and this
helped me learn that I cannot
would’ve cost between $35M
rush certain things, everything
and $42M!
has its time, including the
has grown exponentially
novel’s publication.
since inception, what are the
To me, though, its priceless to
keys of building a successful
have all that love shared on a
PGMAG: Finally, what would
organisation?
common ground WHCC has
you say to your younger self?
created to embrace diversity. SP: No matter what resources
SP: To my younger self, I must
you have, the key ingredient
PGMAG: What are three top
say that I hope I stay as strong
is believing in your vision.
books that change your life?
as her and do her proud by
Disrupting the status quo
growing up to be the woman
is never easy. I had more
SP: “Nora Roberts” – A novel
people shut me down than
that I didn’t know the name of
encourage me when I first
at age 8, showed me a world
PGMAG: Thank you so very
started, but I believed in the
where women had a voice
much for your time today. We
beauty of my dream, and the
beyond cultural tradition and
wish you more successes on
Universe rewards hard work.
accepting the fate that you
your journey.
You may not have the perfect
were born into. It made me
formula for a project, but get
realize I had to find my own
creative and make whatever
road to my destiny.
we both see in the mirror.
SP: Thank you for having me! PGMAG: Please share your
you have in front of you work. From no connections, no
1985 – A book of positive
monetary support, and few
quotes from many great minds.
teammates, I have created a
One that stuck with me always
SP: Please visit www.mywhcc.
network, a global village, of
is, “Where there is a will, there
org for more information on
amazing, honest, hardworking,
is a way.”
World Heritage Cultural Center.
links with us.
respectful people and over 800 cultural groups and non-
Kind of breaking away from
cultural organizations that have
your question here, but when
contributed to the success of
I was caught up with the idea
World Heritage Cultural Center.
of the person I want to be, as
We had a valuation done to
I am still growing into her, I
calculate the value on all events
wrote my own book, Colors of
we’ve produced for the past
Fate, which was like a therapy
12 year, 245 cultural shows
session for my life, closing one
across the U.S., a total of over
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INTERVIEW WITH:
DR. MOHAMMED MASOOD (DMM) PGMAG: Dr. Mohammed, you are welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita. DMM: Thank you Madam Anita, for considering my interview for PGMAG. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. DMM: I, Dr. Mohammed Masood Mohiuddin is Chairman of AIM Education & Research Society, I am also the Principal & Professor of Shadan Institute of Computer Studies (Postgraduate institute for management & Computer Education) located in Hyderabad, India. I Have 26 years of Teaching Research experience in the field of Information & Communication Technology. Being a Business Management professional, I have worked and researched on UN Sustainable Development Goals. More than thirty Research papers have been published in UN & International Journals. Our NGO has developed a Blood Donation mobile application and web platform to find blood donors online. The application enables Geo-searching, which facilitates real-time connections and notifications and updates, streamlining the process of finding donors in times of emergency like never before. We are in a process of setting up Incubator for Women Startups. It is about encouraging young women to become independent entrepreneurs and to build their own business, New startups created, self employment. We provide complete
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training and support to these students, and we explore their ideas into reality, for 1yr we provide businesses to help them. Later on they can stand on their feet, these all services will be provided free of cost. The objective of the Mission is to “build strong and vibrant institutional platforms for the urban and rural poor that would enable them to increase household incomes through livelihood enhancements and improved access to financial and other services”. The focus of the Mission will also include leveraging financial resources, livelihood support, public services and to ensure their entitlements. This first Women Incubator is in Hyderabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, Poona, India, followed by other cities and countries. My objective is to work in a challenging and
Below are some of my Entitlements: • Management of Research projects, preparation of grant proposals • Raising Funds from Governments and Corporates • Working with Governmental Agencies for the development of Urban India • Preparing and submission of reports – both narrative and financial • Planning & Training for Research Team as well as Faculty • Ensuring smooth functioning of the organization. • Responsible for administrative and financial decisions of the Organization. • Expertise in project appraisal, project management and monitoring & evaluation • Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research techniques • Preparation of survey formats and schedules, Data analysis and
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Engaged in consultation with relevant State Committees and Country Offices to identify prospective new corporate partners. • Forming alliances with the corporate sector in line with the NGO policy and guidelines in the desired areas. • Conduct training & Skill development programmes for economically backward communities within and outside the state. PGMAG: As a member of UN Global Compact, what are some of the strategies needed to help those in a disadvantaged environment? DMM: As a Member of UN Global Compact The World’s largest Corporate Sustainability Initiative, our organization is committed in implementing universal sustainability principles and takes steps to support UN goals. Below are some of the highlights 1. Promote Public Health and a Clean and Safe Environment 2. Reduce Exposure to Facilities with Potential Environmental Concerns
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3. Promote Green Environment 4. Strengthen Existing Communities In all of these efforts, local public health departments are important partners who can strengthen the link between planning and health by bringing new information and stakeholders to the table. When engaged in health planning, feedback of residents are taken to identify health issues that can be addressed in plans, provide and interpret data documenting local health concerns, organize workshops and presentations for key decision makers on appropriate use of policy on health matters, provide sample policies, and comment on draft plans. The objective of the Mission is to “build strong and vibrant institutional platforms for the rural poor that would enable them to increase household incomes through livelihood enhancements and improved access to financial and other services”. The focus of the Mission will also include leveraging financial resources, livelihood support, public services and to ensure their entitlements.
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PGMAG: What is your message for young people? DMM: The young generation of people are the true assets of a Nation. Hence even a small help and contribution with regard to knowledge, skill, talent and resources will go a long way towards building a stronger, better and a safer world. Therefore there is a dire need for them to join hands with organizations /Institutions for helping any community development programme initiated for a noble cause, more particularly to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic, A crisis that has taken the World by surprise. But together we can bring about a positive change and make this World a better place to live in. PGMAG:The pandemic has greatly affected the
lives of many, and a lot of people are struggling to stay motivated due to the effect of covid-19; what are some keys to rebuilding the general economy in order to support more people in business? DMM: Whenever there is a crisis of this magnitude, presently COVID-19, the respective Governments, the Corporate world, NGOs and every other resourceful person should come forward and contribute in their individual capacity to motivate the people to be stronger in these trying times and help the depraved and deprived both Monetarily and morally. Government can take remedial measures to ensure that the people do not suffer and prevent Businesses from getting stressed out and to ensure that the economy does not get adversely
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your NGO. DMM: AIM Education & Research Society is an NGO, a non-governmental organization which is being run by a Group of likeminded, highly Educated and dedicated people with a non-profit motive that works for the upliftment
and implement various policies and programmes in the most judicious manner. We are one of the Members of GuideStar India which is India’s largest and most reliable NGO information repository. We got Special Consultative Status under the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) UN. ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies. The Economic and
and rehabilitation of the underprivileged Children, Girls, Women and Youth both on the National and International level. We have a vision and are task oriented and are driven by people with a common interest, we perform a variety of services with a social objective and on humanitarian grounds. Our passion lies in addressing a plethora of issues pertaining to the common man and to bring citizen concerns to the notice of both the state and central Government. We advocate and monitor policies through the provision of information. We address various issues, such as human rights violations, environmental, health and livelihood. We analyze the root cause of the problems
Social Council is the principal organ that coordinates the economic, social and related work of the 14 United Nations specialized agencies, functional commissions and five regional commissions.
and try to find pragmatic solutions through our expertise that serves as early warning mechanisms and help monitor
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self? DMM: I have always advocated that hard and sincere work yields positive and better results. Nothing is impossible to achieve and attain when we have a positive frame of mind. We must always be compassionate towards others and try to engage in acts of Philanthropy. PGMAG: Thank you once again for your time – much appreciated. DMM: You are Welcome Madam.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
PGMAG: Please share your links with our readers.
DMM: All the World leaders must focus on improving the standard of living of its citizens and must formulate policies for the betterment of Mankind. They need to ensure peace and harmony and should desist from war. More emphasis should be given to Healthcare, Education and to science and technology. The World leaders can ensure through dialogue
DMM: Email: aim_ea@yahoo. co.in, dr.masoodhyd@gmail.com Linkedin: https://in.linkedin. com/in/dr-mohammedmasood-5144ab1b
that there is no animosity between nations, and that every issue can be resolved bilaterally.
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Website www.aimers.co.in www.weaid.co.in www.blood-donor.in www.shadan.org www.shadanmca.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ AIMHYD
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LAMISI ADENE (LA) PGMAG: Lamisi, welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita. LA: Thank you. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. LA: Lamisi is a trained fashion designer but I run an African NGO called The Strong Woman Africa where I support women in entrepreneurship, personal development in capacity-buildings to rural women, economic development in agribusiness and fashion. PGMAG: As a leader, what are some of the keys to becoming more valuable in the marketplace? LA: Showing leadership skils is important, excellent communication is also key also identify potentials to help them develop their potential. As a good leader I listen and show compassion and advocate on their behalf. PGMAG: Please tell us about your Tv shows. LA: TheScope is a Christian entertainment show where we educate, entertain and train on personal lifestyle and how to gain confidence in yourself. My segment basically help viewers transform and finding solutions in diverse areas of fashion and lifestyle. The show also help the needy to get career development. PGMAG: Most cultures prevent women from 32 MAY 2021
taking lead role, and as an African woman in leadership position, what are your views on this challenge? LA: Cultures have change and cultures are changing and there is a need to advocate more for backward cultures that are not deepening the support mechanism that women need to develop themselves and national policies must be in bearded in the gender policies must made it from schools in a way that in selecting or electing leadership it must be 50,50 or 60,40. African governments must criminalise culture that is demeaning towards women development. PGMAG: What should our government be doing more to support women and men in business? LA: Government must create a the leverage and a more conducive environment to support
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women in business. PGMAG: Who would be your ideal lunch date, and what would be the topic for discussion? LA: Michelle Obama WHAT LESSONS DID SHE LEARN BEING THE FIRST LADY AND WHAT ADVICE THAT WILL HELP EVERY WOMAN. EVERY WOMAN IS A FIRST LADY IN YOUR HOME. PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self? LA: Find a mentor...I never really had a mentor. I think
having a strong female mentor would have really helped me along the way, especially when I was all alone and guided because I was an orphan it made me make so many mistakes in my life. PGMAG: Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with us. LA: You’re welcome. PGMAG: Please share your links with our readers. LA: Facebook: Lamisi Adene Instagram: Lamisiadene YouTube: Lamisi Adene Show LinkedIn: Lamisi Adene
Find a mentor...I never really had a mentor. I think having a strong female mentor would have really helped me along the way, especially when I was all alone and guided because I was an orphan it made me make so many mistakes in my life.
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY (03RD APRIL 2021) Powerful Global Women Foundation in collaboration Royalty Kids Montessori School present A one day easter retreat for children and teenagers. Theme of the program was: The Total Child. The program includes reason for the season, cinema, POP quiz, music, baking and losts more. Mrs. Josephine, Phillip Itsuokor (Proprietress, Royalty Kids) was present as host. Over 100 children were in attendance during the program.
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020) We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission. This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION COVID-19 PROJECTS As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes. Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
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Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group. In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event. She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8. We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity. To support us, please visit: www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com or email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com or powerhouseglobalmag@gmail.com
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CHARITY PROJECT: As part of our Global Annual commitment, we were able to successfully complete project feed the children 2019 mission. Over 150 children were fed at this year’s event. Powerful Women Global Foundation (PGWF ) is a charity set up by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw in 2016. The service users are women and children. To support PGWF, please email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com
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