EVENTS
Stri Sakthi
Embrace Your Superpower
Empowering Young Indian Women To Embrace Your Inner Sakthi
Join us in fostering a safe and vibrant space where meaningful conversations take center stage. Our mission is to provide you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will empower and equip you for a journey towards enhanced physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Together, let's embark on a transformative experience that celebrates your uniqueness and potential. Are you ready to embrace empowerment? Start your journey with us!
Event Details
Date: 17 February 2024
Time: 8:15am - 1:15pm
Location : Online
Participation Fee : RM50
Closing Date : 3 February 2024
Workshop Content
Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
8:15am | Introduction of Workshop, Rules of Workshop | - |
8:30am - 9:15am | Coping with Big Emotions | Ms Anusha Reddy |
9:20am - 10:05am | Body Image & Self Care | Ms Pramilla Devi |
10:10am - 10:55am | Rtu Vidya: Woman as the Living Goddess | Ms Priya Manokaran |
11:00am - 11:45am | Social-media – Boon or Bane? | Ms Shuba Ramakrishnan |
11:50am - 12:25pm | Acham, Madam, Nanam, Payirpu – still relevant? | Ms Sujietra Jayaseelan |
12:30pm - 1:15pm | Leaning In in a Man’s World | Ms Sumitra Jayaseelan |
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The Speakers
TOPICS
Topic 1: Coping with Big Emotions
Identifying what are big emotions and learning how to cope with them for improved relationship with ourselves and the world around us - from a mental health perspective.
In a society where big emotions are often dismissed and suppressed, many teenagers struggle with identifying and acknowledging their big emotions, let alone cope with them. Coping with big emotions is essential for maintaining good mental health and fostering positive relationships with ourselves and the world around us. Together, let us learn to cultivate stronger emotional resilience towards ourselves and those around us.
Ms Anusha Reddy
SPEAKER
Anusha is a registered and licensed counsellor under the Board of Counsellors, Malaysia. She holds a double Masters, in Law and the field of Mental Health. Prior to pursuing her passion in mental health and emotional wellbeing, Anusha was a practicing lawyer of the High Court of Malaya (2013). Soon after her daughter was born, Anusha was inspired to fulfill her life’s purpose of supporting and serving individuals in their journey of emotional growth and personal development. She believes that emotional and psychological needs are just as valid and crucial as physical and social needs. Currently, Anusha runs her own counselling practice under the banner The Wisdom Waves and her area of interest include healing our inner child, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life transitions and parenthood. As part of her passion to propagate emotional awareness, Anusha involves herself in public outreach programmes by providing interactive workshops through experiential activities.
TOPICS
Topic 2: Body Image & Self Care
The session introduces the importance of self-care and a positive body image. The speaker will provide practical techniques of self-care to apply in your daily lives, being cognizant that self-care and positive body image goes beyond what's reflected in the mirror.
Ms Pramilla Devi
SPEAKER
Ms Pramilla has been in the beauty industry for 25 years as a Professional Makeup Artist and Image Consultant. She is equipped with strong communication & facilitation skills as a trainer and an exuberant public speaker presenting workshops on motivation, fashion, makeup and styling. Since 2017, she has embarked on a journey to develop and mould beauty pageant queens to participate and represent local and
international beauty pageant by mentoring and training them in personality, communication, image and style. Pramilla holds a Masters degree in Integrated Marketing Communication and has been a HRDF certified corporate trainer in an oil & gas company for 25 years. She aims to reach out and enrich women on the inherent benefits of personal grooming and image which is essential in elevating one’s self esteem and self-confidence to emerge as a stronger individual.
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Topic 3: Rtu Vidya: Woman as the Living Goddess
Inspired by the book "Rtu Vidya: The Ancient Science Behind Menstrual Practices" by Sinu Joseph, the session will highlight key takeaways from Rtu Vidya on the cultural practices around menstruation and the ancient science underlying these, relevant even to this day. That participants will emerge from the session embracing menstruation as a positive occurrence, viewing this experience through a Dharmic and more importantly, feminine lens - is the sincere hope.
Ms Priya Manokaran
SPEAKER
Ms Priya is a mother of two, navigating the corporate world as a lawyer by day, secretly dreaming of donning a Dharmic warrior cape by night. In 2016, she left the corporate world, home to her for 11 years, to raise her firstborn, embracing her newfound role as Amma. In 2017, she was led down the road not taken to set up Malaysia's pioneer Dharmic bookshop, Atticus & I, named in memory of her late father, and favourite literary character, Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Over the next six years, she went on to curate a wide selection of Dharmic books for kids and adults, some titles making it to Malaysian shores for the very first time. Atticus & I held storytelling and reading sessions for children and in 2021, hosted its very first author in a webinar of sorts titled "In Conversation with Sinu Joseph: Author of Rtu Vidya, and Women & Sabarimala". Sinu Joseph's life-altering, eye-opener of a book, Rtu Vidya: The Ancient Science Behind Menstrual Practices, forms the basis of, and inspiration behind Priya's talk for the Stri Shakti programme, "Rtu Vidya: Woman as the Living Goddess".
TOPICS
Topic 4: Social-media – Boon or Bane?
The impact of social media is a topic of debate, with arguments for it being both a boon and a bane. Some argue that social media is a boon because it allows people to stay connected, share information, and express themselves. On the other hand, social media also has an ugly side which may lead to cyberbullying, mental health concerns, addiction, and the spread of misinformation.
Ms Shuba Ramakrishnan
SPEAKER
Ms Shuba has a proven track record of developing consumer-driven and effective brand communication for over a decade. While she is grateful that the advent of social media has provided brand-new channels of communication to newer audiences, particularly effectively penetrating the teen and young adult target market. Nevertheless, she remains conscientious about the negativity that social media can bring to a young person’s life and is hopeful to play a part in helping to shed light to the duality of social media. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology majoring in Information Systems from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and a Masters in Communication from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She is currently an Associate Digital Director with Trapper Media Group.
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Topic 5: Acham, Madam, Nanam, Payirpu – still relevant?
The four characteristic features that are often used to describe women in ancient Tamil literature is explored in this session. Is the need to be cautious, matured and polite, shy, sensitive relevant for women today? The speaker peels off layers of meaning of this age-old phrase and highlights their relevance in contemporary times. Through an in-depth analysis, the speaker aims to bridge the gap between ancient perceptions and present-day societal expectations of women.
Ms Sujietra Jayaseelan
SPEAKER
Ms Sujitra Jayaseelan a.k.a Sujietra brings over twenty years of profound experience as a CSR Expert, showcasing a remarkable history of steering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) awareness and organizational development within dynamic, high-growth environments. With a diverse skill set spanning strategic business planning, program outreach, public administration development, and talent recruitment, she emphasizes sustainability management, stakeholder engagement, and budget administration. Sujietra's career highlights feature pivotal roles at esteemed institutions, where she led transformative change, spearheaded impactful initiatives, and achieved significant milestones in corporate responsibility and sustainability. Her dedication extends beyond corporate realms, resonating strongly in the arts and education sectors, reflected in her notable contributions to the Malaysian music industry and the establishment of SUGAM, a thriving non-profit organization dedicated to arts, culture, and educational enrichment. Engaged in various social roles, speaking engagements, and international conferences, Sujietra's commitment has garnered prestigious awards, including the 100 Most Impactful CSR Leaders, emphasizing her excellence and leadership in the field. Currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Leadership, Sujietra Jayaseelan's extensive expertise and passion for social impact and corporate responsibility make her an ideal trainer in ESG, recognized for her strategic insights, track record in driving impactful initiatives, and fostering stakeholder engagement towards comprehensive ESG integration and sustainable practices.
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Topic 6: Leaning In in a Man’s World
Not too far away in the future, as they enter the workforce, girls will find themselves in competition with the opposite gender and may sometimes unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. The session aims to encourage girls to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Inspired by the book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg, get ideas on how to balance personal and professional achievement in the future.
Ms Sumitra Jayaseelan
SPEAKER
Ms Sumitra Jayaseelan is the co-founder of Sugam Culture and Heritage Foundation (SCH) aimed at societal transformation through arts and culture, along with her two sisters. In 2010, Sumitra founded the “Zizu” programme under the auspices of Sugam Karnatica, to provide a channel for toddlers and young children below the age of six to indulge in the world of Carnatic music. In 2021, Women Icon Awards powered by Times Women honoured her with an award of “Cultural Ambassador”. She is a Fellow of the U.S.-ASEAN Institute for Rising Leaders 2023 at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington D.C, U.S., holds an International Masters in Regional Integration from the Asia-Europe Institute and a Bachelors of Engineering (CAD/CAM), both from University Malaya Kuala Lumpur. She is currently attached to the ASEAN Secretariat based in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is married to Venu Ramadass and has three daughters aged 17, 15 and 13.
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