BIG NAYIKA: Recent Episodes
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BIG FM showcases the stories of women from all walks of life - the not so celebrated native women working at a grassroot level to contribute to the growth of the nation and who are deserving of our praise and recognition. From single handedly nurturing over 8000 trees to blazing a trail in mountaineering, these incredible women will show you who ‘BIG Nayika’ truly is! These stories are covered by BIG FM's top RJ - Abhilash Thapliyal. A BIG thank you to our Inspiration Partner - She The People
On #BIGNayika today we have Urooz Hussain - a 27 year old trans women from Bihar, UP. Who decided to set up her own cafe ‘Street Temptation’ which also employs other trans women. She faced harassment at her workplace so decided to be the boss and opened her own cafe. Isn’t it amazing to see how one can change the system without really changing it? We salute them for the spirit and inspiring so many people with their work. Watch the video to know more about her journey #uroozhussain in conversation with Abhilash Thapliyal Inspiration Partner @shethepeopletv
BIGNayika presents lovely Usha Gupta (Pickle naani) who started a pickle business after losing her husband to COVID-19 in May 2021 after being in hospital for 28 days. She shared her moving story with SheThePeople. Thousands of people came out to help and buy from her. She makes the pickle and doesn’t keep the profits she earns by selling them. She donates them to families who have been financially crippled by COVID-19.
Watch her in conversation with Abhilash Thapliyal Inspiration partner @shethepeopletv Buy her pickle @pickled.withlove on Instagram.
Today on #BIGNayika we have #GarvitaGulhati in conversation with Abhilash Thapliyal - At 15, Garvita founded 'Why Waste?' that began working with restaurants by helping them prevent wastage of water left behind in glasses. Watch the video to know more about an young inspiring women. Inspiration Partner : @shethepeopletv
Today on #BIGNayika we have Rohini Sirke - Globally renowned entrepreneur who started in Satara a big bee keeping business and was recognised by Google. She fought for not only women employment but also their rights. She really did prove that all you need is determination to make change happen and it start with you. Catch her in conversation with RJ Abhilash Thapliyal as she shares her journey and the lessons she learned from the bees! Inspiration Partner : @shethepeopletv
On #BIGNayika we have Vaishali Waghmare - Founder of Janvi beauty parlour, janvi ladies gym in her village. Celerity Mrs. India 2021, Mrs. Nagpur , international bronze medalist in dance, Mrs. Maharashtra 2019 (saundarya saubhagya), co-leader in developing her village to bring into India's top 10 Villages. Catch this gorgeous and strong women in conversation with RJ Abhilash Thapliyal
BIGNayika brings you the journey of Captain Yashika Tyagi, first Female logistics officer to serve in Kargil war. Now she also a motivational speaker and a corporate leader. Her journey is not only inspiring but also gives hope to younger generation who wishes to be in the Army / Navy. Inspiration partner @shethepeopletv Catch Capt. Yashika Tyagi in conversation with RJ Abhilash Thapliyal
Pabiben is a real brand ambassador and represents the colourful nature of Kutch. Pabiben, A Vibrant Rabari lady, whose childhood struggles, pushed her to work hard and get famous in her younger days. She dared to start one of the first Women Artisan Enterprises Pabiben.com. Pabiben.com is one successful women artisan enterprise which aspires to help women become independent and empower themselves to shape not only their own futures, but also those of their families. The aim is to help women create their identity with the help of their artistic talent. Watch RJ Abhilash Thapliyal in conversation with the lady herself.