“Unstoppable Her”
PechaKucha Goa Vol.58-‘UNSTOPPABLE HER’-SOUTH GOA EDITION
This edition celebrates women who redefine resilience, break barriers, and blaze new trails. From art to entrepreneurship, peace-building to storytelling, music to mindful investing – our stage is set for 8 remarkable women, each unstoppable in her own unique way.
Join us for a night of stories that challenge, inspire, and redefine what love means
PRACHEE GHODKE
A 28-year-old former hospitality expert and alco-bev enthusiast, currently on a self-discovery sabbatical. After years in the fast-paced corporate world, she’s embracing slow living, reconnecting with simple joys, and redefining success on her own terms-one mindful moment at a time.
Storyline:My story revolves around how I left a thriving career for slow, creative living—expressing my essence through art, food, music, and sensuality.
RUCHA KARE
She is a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and has been working in the field for a year. A professional Bharatanatyam dancer, she has performed across Goa, Mumbai, and Pune. She conducts mental health workshops across Goa and currently hosts a YouTube series, Mind Check Mondays, with Palash Agni Studios. She practices calisthenics for strength and enjoys reading, singing, painting, pottery, and sports. A national-level handball player, she also plays badminton and table tennis.
Storyline:She moved from Goa to Mumbai to pursue psychology, braving rejections, intense internships, and emotional burnout. After a family crisis, she restarted from scratch—interning, conducting workshops, and returning to dance. Now a counsellor handling high-risk clients, she believes being unstoppable means rising every time, no matter the fall.
SHIBANI KESHKAMAT
Shibani Keshkamat Tait is a writer, filmmaker, coach, and storyteller with a deep commitment to community and empathy. Her work is rooted in the belief that storytelling can heal, inspire, and transform. A mentor and activist at heart, she’s known for her passion for co-existence between humans and animals and her drive to make the world kinder.
Storyline:This folktale-style narrative tells the story of a woman who transforms into a leopardess, revealing the power of storytelling to awaken and liberate.
SADNYA GAD
Sadnya Gad is an undergraduate Psychology student with a deep interest in Clinical and Neuropsychology. Her journey began in the world of art, where she worked as an assistant art teacher and discovered the power of creative expression. Drawn by the complexity of the human mind, she now blends science and creativity—translating emotions into abstract art and reflective writing. Unafraid to question the expected, Sadnya continues to carve her own path, led by curiosity, conviction, and the belief that doubt isn’t a weakness—it’s often where transformation begins.
Storyline:In her talk Path Through Doubt, Sadnya explores how doubt—often dismissed as weakness—can be a powerful catalyst for change. Reflecting on her journey from art to psychology, she highlights how questioning, rather than certainty, opened unexpected doors and shaped a path rich in creativity, curiosity, and conviction.
EMILY BORAL
A decade ago, profound life shifts led Emily to embrace a path of wellbeing, seeking deeper faith and love beyond her corporate existence. In 2019, she left her comfortable role at Reliance Industries, embarking on a three-year journey. She learned from various spiritual gurus, finding peace and inner transformation. Now, Emily aims to guide others through energy healing for mental and physical health. Her mission is to support individuals in discovering their paths, acquiring new knowledge, and manifesting success, much like a Yogi employing simple living and biohacking to achieve a dream life.
Storyline:Fire in the Belly: Ignite your inner fire to change your destiny. Breathwork, smart eating, fasting boost energy and can even reverse diseases.
ANUTAARA
Anutaara is a shamanic practitioner, ceremonial guide, and healer whose work bridges ancestral wisdom, energy medicine, movement, and food alchemy. With a deep reverence for the interconnectedness of all life, she weaves together diverse healing modalities into grounded, soulful experiences. From ritual spaces to shared meals, her work is an invitation to remember wholeness—where spirit, body, and earth meet at the table. Nothing is separate; everything is sacred.
Storyline:A journey of weaving spirit, healing, and food into a living altar of remembrance and reconnection.
RACHANA NABAR DESHPANDE
Rachana Nabar Deshpande is the Founder & Director of 9 Digits Media, a leading digital marketing agency with clients across India, the Middle East, Japan, Europe, and North America. A Times Entrepreneur of Goa Award winner, she also secured top honors in national and state-level startup competitions. With an MBA in Finance from Virginia Tech and a background in investment banking with UBS and Citibank in the U.S., Rachana brings global expertise to her ventures. She is also a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, accomplished painter, and holds a post-diploma in French, having once taught aspiring Canadian immigrants.
Storyline:Rachana will share her journey of resilience, reinvention, and building a successful digital agency after early setbacks and motherhood.
SAMAIRAH RAJ BHANDARE
Samairah Raj Bhandare is a 17-year-old national-level squash player from Goa. With over 100 tournaments behind her, she has represented the state at major events like the National Games. A recent Class 12 graduate, Samairah balances sport and academics while exploring her interest in creative thinking, branding, and community work. She hopes to build a future that connects her love for sports with meaningful impact off the court.
Storyline:Learning through sport, growing through every experience.
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