STRIVE Spring 2022

STRIVE SPRING 2022 EDITION WIB BARUCH COLLEGE COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Editors' As we all celebrate the end of yet another wonderful semester, I am feeling excited to showcase the Spring edition of WIB's semi-annual magazine, STRIVE! The entire Public Relations Committee has worked tirelessly to put together an incredible magazine for our members, alumna, and colleagues. This semester has brought the return of in-person tabling, large-scale events like the Pearls of Wisdom Leadership Conference and Pink and Denim Day, and the continuation of our incredible events. My team and I are extremely excited to showcase all these events in STRIVE. I face a bittersweet feeling as we celebrate the publication of STRIVE - pride for the beautiful magazine that my team has put together and sadness that our time working on this piece is coming to an end. I want to extend my immense gratitude to the entire PR committee for their hard work and dedication throughout the semester. I am incredibly fortunate to have such a strong team of women by my side. A big thank you to the E-board and board, whose constant support has allowed STRIVE to reach the height it has today. With your guidance, we're able to continue to grow and develop as individuals and as a team. And lastly, thank you to all our members that have made this semester special. We hope that you enjoy flipping through STRIVE. Here’s to another semester of strong women taking power and empowering others! Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Vice President - Public Relations 1

Notes Sneha Thomas It has been an absolute pleasure being a part of the Public Relations Committee this year Co-chair of PR and be able to help showcase all the hard work from the WIB Committees! I’m so grateful for my committee and for Women in Business! Anwaar Barakat This my second semester working on the STRIVE magazine. I'm so grateful to have a Magazine Editor space that allows me to express myself creatively. Collaborating with the girls has made this experience that much more enjoyable! I'm so proud of all our committees this semester who have hosted both in person and online events! Hana Vorobyova I have tremendously enjoyed being able to exercise my writing skills and creativity by Blog Writer working on the STRIVE magazine. Being part of the PR Committee has been a rewarding experience, as it has given me the opportunity to express my inner thoughts and feelings. As a blog writer, I was able to write on fun, interesting, and meaningful topics, which was like a dream come true. I greatly appreciate having the chance to work with like-minded, innovative, and diligent individuals to create this magazine. Hridi Debi Despite an incredibly stressful year I am so glad to showcase the hard work WIB has Magazine Editor put into these events and achievements. I was super happy to have such a creative outlet while working on STRIVE. Collaborating with my fellow members has been such a great honor and rewarding experience! Melanie Perricone Women in Business has been my first real opportunity to meet likeminded girls at Baruch. Content Collector After seeing friends thriving in the club, I attended an interest meeting and knew right away I wanted to be apart of this. Being a member of the Public Relations and Style Your Success committees have been so exciting and educational, and I can't wait to showcase the results our hard work. I have WIB to thank for giving me potential future coworkers as well as good friends. Nikita Bijlani Working on STRIVE has been such a wonderful experience. I’ve learned so much from my Magazine Editor teammates, and I can’t wait to learn more! The Public Relations Committee has encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone, and explore new types of learning and design. Joining WIB this semester has allowed me to take more risks, and I am so fortunate to be a part of such an empowering club. Ana Montano Rachel Antonison Content Collector Magazine Editor 2

Letter from the President Dearest Women in Business, I can say with confidence that each and every day of this past year has been full of thrill, hard work, creativity, development, and togetherness, because of the inspiring women that you are. I am beyond proud of you for pushing yourselves out of your comfort zone, dedicating yourselves to growing and uplifting one another, and setting high standards for this organization to bring it to the level it is at today, all while maintaining the amicable culture we have established. During my time as VP of Professional Events last year, I analyzed areas of the organization that I admired and aspects that could benefit from changes and additions. Taking notes on my ideas and building a vision for the organization, grew my passion for becoming the Executive President immensely. I am proud to say that this year, we were able to change and implement a total of 33 initiatives, turning my vision into a reality, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity you provided me with to serve you and improve future generations of the organization. 3

Additionally, here are some outstanding statistics for the year – we have hosted a total of 102 events, co-sponsored 79 events, and inducted 68 new half-year and full-year members in addition to our experienced members. Through it all, we have exemplified and furthered our mission and core values. I have seen such growth in all of you this year as you have achieved a wide range of accomplishments. We are an organization that represents unique, resilient, empowering, and powerful leaders that showcase the talent and strength of what it means to be a woman. From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to trust and allow me to have served as your Executive President this past year. It has been an honor, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my remarkable Board members, incredible Executive Assistants, all committee members, Office of Student Life, Alumnae, USG, corporate partners, family, and friends. A special thank you to my biggest supporter who I lost on the very first day of school this year, my father – I owe you everything and you continue to inspire me every single day. Congratulations on conquering this year with full force and energy – we did it, and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of your contributions. As you step into your future endeavors, always remember to be curious, make your mark, and pay it forward. Yours truly, Shaurya Taparia Shaurya Taparia Executive President of Women in Business 2021-2022 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS Editors' Note 01 Letter from the President 03 POW Pearls of Wisdom 06 ATHENA Highlights 13 Quiz 17 PPD Pink and Denim Day 19 Spring 2022 Recap 25 Most Influential Women 27 Baby Pics 30

15TH ANNUAL PEARLS OF WISDOM LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Pearls of Wisdom Leadership Conference is the largest annual professional event hosted by the Collegiate Association of Women in Business at Baruch College. The event raises awareness and donates all proceeds towards the Dress for Success Charity and brings Baruch students together to celebrate, learn, and share the experiences and best career advise of female professionals from a variety of unique backgrounds. Dress for Success Charity! This year's POW was in support of Dress for Success! Dress for Success aspires to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 6

Meet Our Panelists KEYNOTE SPEAKER Senior Managing Randi Lynn Veenstra Director at Ontra Sara Mirza Senior Associate Consultant at PwC Sabrina Mohan Social Media Producer at The Wendy Williams Show Juliana Emmanuelli Co-founder of The <wit> Project Lisa Gold Executive Director of the Asian American Arts Alliance 7

Pearls of Wisdom Tabling 8

QUICK MEALS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS BREAKFAST MEALS Eggs are a staple for college students! They last a long time, inexpensive, and a great source of protein! 1.Homemade Egg Sandwich Simply fry an egg and place it on and English Muffin. Add anything you have available like cheese or a sausage patty. 2. Omlet Batter a couple eggs and pour into a pan. Add any left over (cooked) vegetables that you have and cheese! Fold or slice it and enjoy LUNCH/DINNER MEALS Sandwiches are a convenient breakfast food! Keep bread on hand and any favorite condiments and protein you may like such as turkey, chicken, or ground beef. Stock up on veggies such as carrots and potatoes. 1.Pesto chicken or turkey Buy a jar of pesto or mayo and store it your fridge. Toast some bread and spread out your sauces. Add sliced turkey or chicken! 2. Cracker Sandwiches Ran out of bread? No problem. Grab those crackers laying around, get some sliced turkey and stack them on. Make room for veggies or fruit on the side. 3. Classic baked potato Potatoes are relatively inexpensive and filled with carbohydrates. Baked on in your oven for about 30 minutes (depending on your oven) and wait for it to cool and slice it open. Add any toppings you see fit such as a favorite sauce, cheese, or diced turkey bacon.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MANIFESTING Manifestation is about using actions, emotions, beliefs, and habits to create your own reality. Manifestation is something we’re doing all day every day, whether we’re aware of it or not. According to the law of attraction, what energy you put into the world is what you get. Therefore, the practice of manifestation is just about being more intentional with how we’re creating our own lives. Manifestation is less about wanting and more about creating, knowing that you are the creator of your own life. Manifesting is designed to be empowering – you choose what you want in life, then you take the time to actively think about and put into action the steps to get there.

Member Development Journal by setting Wake up with Read for at least 15 short and attainable gratitude minutes a day goals Aim for progress, not Give yourself perfection grace Personal Tips Let go of what you can't Hydrate control If it doesn't work today try Meditate/move Make your again tomorrow your body bed/organize your space

IMPORTANT LESSONS LEARNED DURING UNDERGRAD From The Business Insider Time management and how to ask for help Balancing acedemics with other responsibilities can be challenging but the Business Insider says seeking guidance is an important component of growth. Help can be from teammates, friends, or professors. The importance of teamwork and friendship Collaboration and teamwork in the classroom or in extracurriculars go way beyond a grade. It is a vital skill that recruiters are looking for. Employers are looking for someone that can work well with others to achieve a goal. Don't put limits on yourself It's often our attitude that is the greatest barrier to reaching our potential. YOU are your greatest advocate Find an environment that fits you! If you're passionate about something, seek advice, resources and guidance to make your dream work! Everything really does happen for a reason This may be the most cliched lesson in the book, but reflecting on college experience gives one a very tangible way to think about cause and effect, and to realize how day-to-day life, with its mixture of both uncertainty and joy, can ultimately lead to positive lessons.

Athena Highlights Info Session! Learning about what the ATHENA has to offer! Opening Dinner! Getting familiar with the mentors/mentees in the program! 13

Athena Highlights Team Outing! Hanging out with the other members in the ATHENA program to play fun games and activities to get to know each other! Goals Workshop! Creating and setting goals with our mentors/mentees! 14

The Secret Behind Our Coffee Addiction 1. Coffee is Extremely Healthy Coffee beans contain a lot of antioxidants, which are substances that help get rid of harmful oxidizing agents inside the body. Antioxidants reduce the risk of developing severe diseases. 2. Coffee is Never Too Close For Comfort A hot cup of coffee can keep you warm during the winter, while an iced coffee helps you cool down in the summer, thus ensuring your comfort throughout the seasons. Moreover, just the strong smell of ground coffee beans or coffee itself is enough to put most people at ease and in a good mood, especially if they have positive associations with drinking coffee. 3. Coffee Promotes Social Interaction There’s a reason why there's always a million people hanging out in Starbucks or any other coffee shop in the world. Everyone enjoys chatting with a friend over a nice cup of coffee. Going out for coffee serves as a excuse for people to spend more time with each other face to face, which is a great alternative to staring at a screen all day.

Earth Day Activity Sun Volunteer Temperature April Tree Waste Ecology Earth Fish Carbon Energy Hug Ecosystem Global Planet Recycle Fuels Inhabitant Reuse Ice Quake Sustain Plant Responsibility Reduce Waste Solar

Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You? Keep track of how many A's, B's, C's and D's you have! 1. What kind of setting do you most prefer to do your work in? a. Park b. Cafe c. At home/In bed d. Library 2. Which of these 2000's Disney Channel shows do you like the most? a. Kim Possible b. That's So Raven c. Wizards of Waverly Place d. I can't choose! 3. Which of these social media apps do you most use? a. LinkedIn b. YouTube c. Instagram d. Twitter 4. If you had a free round-trip ticket to go to any place you want, where are you going? a. Las Vegas b. Cancun c. Paris d. Tokyo 5. How do you like your coffee? a. Black Dark Roast b. Pumpkin Spiced Latte c. I'd rather have a hot chocolate or tea. d. Iced Coffee 6. How do you like to spend your free time? a. Working on a new hobby b. Reading c. Sleeping d. Catching up on school work 7. Would you consider yourself as outgoing? a. Very! b. A little. c. I am a introvert. d. I can be depending on the situation. 8. Rate your work ethic! a. 1-4 b. 5-7 c. 8-9 d. 10 9. Choose what genre of podcast you would most likely listen to: a. Personal Development b. True Crime c. Comedy d. I like anything! 10. What kind of dessert do you like best? a. Cakes and cupcakes b. Gelato or Ice Cream c. Boba or tea d. Nothing too sweet or processed 17

Results! Mostly A's: Business Leader Mostly B's: Artisan You are a Business Leader! You are an You are an Artisan! Artisans are masters excellent communicator that knows in technical and many more practical skills. You are known for your exactly what you want. While confident and inventive in business, you are not inventiveness and patience. You are not afraid to be assertive when the situation afraid to take risks as you have carefully planned the details of your calls for it, and are quick to problem successes! Business leaders also have solve with an excellent understanding of many dynamic approaches to inspire business approaches. Although you may and motivate their employees to reach be perfectly fine working independently, their goals! you most often prefer working with a trusted supervisor or with a fellow peer. Mostly C's: Freelancer Mostly D's: Analyst You are a Freelancer! You love to work You are an Analyst! You are exceptionally independently because that is how you methodical and accurate in your work. To clearly analyze and generate new get to be more productive and ideas and approaches is your specialty. motivated. Self-discipline is your best You are highly observant and it comes friend! You are very flexible when it very naturally to you! You can spot the comes to your endeavors but that is smallest of patterns and make cohesive arguments/conclusions regarding only possible due to your excellent important matters! time management skills. Your most admirable traits are your hard work and resilience! A's, B's, C's, and D's: Innovative/Executive Manager You are either an Innovative or Executive Manager! You make an excellent addition to the business field! You possess many admirable attributes not limited to interpersonal communication skills, analysis skills, technical skills, and decision-making skills. You excel in a fast-paced environment and are able to efficiently manage a business! 18

Pink & Denim Day! Pink and Denim Day is one of the largest, annual fundraisers that raises awareness and proceeds for breast cancer research. We do this by bringing several student organizations together for one huge event with all proceeds going towards the American Cancer Society's: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. This year we were able to host PDD online and in- person through our telethon and in-person tabling event. Together we maximaized our goal and raised over $2,000! This was accomplished by posting bingo cards on social media, selling raffles, welcoming auctions from small business owners, and of course PIEING OUR E_BOARD! Starting the night with Dr. Sarah Siddiqui Dr. Siddiqui kindly joined WIB for an informative and broad lesson on Breast Cancer. The Warning signs we should all be aware of, the steps we can take to reduce our risks, and a live demonstration to self- examination! Let's Hear it for our Hosts! Our very own Executive President, Shaurya Taparia was join by her sidekick and our very own VP of Philanthropy for one of our most memorable evenings!! 19

Thank you to our small businesses! Founded in May 2021, by Tatar Custom and homemade chocolate Shahinian. Unadulterated Candles covered strawberries made in Queens, started as a hobby and quickly turned into a side hustle during the peak- NY! Covid era. \"Makin cute things for cute people\". The A movie theater with a skyline Snail stitches (on IG!) is your place for view? Now who wouldn't want that! hand made pieces that are too sweet! Check out their IG for a one-of-a kind experience! Go Big or Go Home! WIB partnered up with the Let's start the bidding Museum of Illusions! They donated FIVE tickets to our at $15 winner! Can we come with? 20

Pie the President! A true WIB classic! Our members did not disappoint and donated to Pie our President in the right way Pie the Board! 21 It's for Charity!

WIB'S GOT TALENT Featuring art by Ashley! Baking with Thamima! Featuring glam by Musical Performance by Ramisa! Rosalia! BeaubtyifuNligdyaan!ce 22

PDD Tabling at Baruch College! 23

SELF-CARE Activities to Unwind and Power Up! Self-care are acts or activities that help us college students maintain and better their mental, physical, and emotional health. They are intended to help take a break from school or work to refresh our minds and bodies. In turn, we will be able to be more productive and motivated! Turn off those notifications! Pamper yourself! More often than not our phone notifications Pampering yourself is definitely one of the can make us really anxious! Whether it's an first things that comes to mind when email with final exam details or the grade from the last assignment you turned in, all college thinking of self-care. Getting your nails students can relate to the underlying stress of done, putting on a face mask, taking a anticipation and, sometimes, dread. Putting our phones on do-not-disturb or simply bath with your most refreshing bath turning our phones off when feeling too bomb, and more! Taking time to really overwhelmed can help to lessen the anxiety. pamper yourself can re-energize and give Take a breather! you that boost of confidence to take on the world. Treat yourself for all the hard work you have done, you deserve it! Go on a run or walk! Naps, naps, and more naps! Exercise can help improve your mood, give you Naps are just the power boost we need! energy, and even extend your lifespan! Naps can help alleviate stress, even if it's Scientists recommend up to 30 to 60 minutes just as short as 15 or 30-minutes. Studies of exercise per day. Of course not everyone can show that naps improve mood, memory easily access gyms or gym memberships, hence why we can simply just go on a walk or retention, reaction time, alertness, and run! Taking a walk or run around the fatigue. It is the ultimate way to help our neighborhood, maybe while listening to some of your favorite music, to get some fresh air will brains and bodies relieve some of that surely boost serotonin levels. Work out your stress after long school days when all we muscles and bask in some nature! need is some shut-eye! Re-charging at its finest! Divulge in healthy foods or snacks! Sometimes we get so stressed over our assignments and other workloads we forget to eat! Having proper nutritious meals is really important in order for our brains to function to their fullest potential. Healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can help you not only improve your mood, but also your memory, among many other short and long-term benefits. If you're in a time crunch, search up some easy healthy recipes or snacks to munch on while you work! 24

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2021's Most Women Harris became the first Black person, and South Asian-American female to become US Vice President. In 2016 she was the first Indian-American woman to be elected into the Senate. She has been pushing the glass-ceiling in America's political system for years. Vice President Kamala Harris Witherspoon, a self-made entrepreneur and actress started a production company Pacific Standard. She partnered with Warner Media to launch \"Hello Sunshine\" which focused on female-driven stories. #femaleempowerment Reese Witherspoon Rosalind Brewer, named Walgreen's CEO in 2021, she is the only Black woman at the head of an S&P 500 company. She is a first generation college student who worked her way to the top, in 2019 she became the only Black woman to be on Amazon's board. Rosalind Brewer Laura Cha, the first female board member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2018. Focused on expanding HKEX's product ecosystem and its IPO activity, in 2021 it ranked #2 globally for its IPO. Laura Cha 27

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