Lead in Heels

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Dan Nainan got his start by taking a comedy class to get over his nervousness of speaking onstage. As a demo engineer with Intel Corporation, he toured the world with CEO Andy Grove. After leaving Intel to pursue comedy full time, Dan has toured as a feature act with Robert Schimmel & Russell Peters. He has appeared on network television including “Last Comic Standing” and been featured in films, on radio and in the Apple “Get a Mac”, commercial. He has performed in 28 countries, for Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, TED India, Toastmasters International Convention and on the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon live from Las Vegas. | Tickets at leadinheelsus.org

Telly Award-Winning Celebrity Choreographer, Joya Nandy Kazi's work spans Hollywood to Bollywood including credits to Netflix “Never Have I Ever”, Grammys, Asian American Awards, Disney, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Dance Plus and Madhuri Dixit’s “Dance Deewane”. She has worked with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan, Jaqueline Fernandez, Siddharth Malhotra, Allu Arjun, A.R. Rahman, Saweetie, Raja Kumari and has been featured on ABC, FOX, & CBS. As CEO of Joya Kazi Entertainment, she has spent the last 19 years Instructing, Casting, Directing, and Producing world-wide from stage to screen. As a member of the Emmys Television Academy, Choreographers Guild and Screen Actors Guild, she strives to elevate South Asian dance, culture and faces in the entertainment industry. | Tickets at leadinheelsus.org

You may have heard that “Art, undeniably, is conducive to happiness”, and that’s why Shalini Ramachandran is a happy soul. A driven account manager in the field of benefits by profession, she is an artist having sang in Bollywood cover bands, a theater actor, home cook, writer, emcee, stand-up comedian, and Radio Jockey with her shows “Shalu Ke Bol Gappe”and “Shaam Shandaar”. | Tickets at leadinheelsus.org

We are pleased to welcome Fremont Council Member Raj Salwan as our Chief Guest at the Lead in Heels Gala 2023. | Tickets at leadinheels.org

We are pleased to welcome Saratoga Vice Mayor Yan Zhao as our Guest of Honor at the Lead in Heels Gala 2023. | Tickets at leadinheels.org

We are pleased to welcome Milpitas Commissioner Jinky Peralta as our Guest of Honor at the Lead in Heels Gala 2023. | Tickets at leadinheels.org

Gayatri Mishra Joshi, a disciple of esteemed Gurus Jyoti Rout and Hare Krishna Behera, is an accomplished Odissi Dancer, Choreographer, and Teacher. Her performances internationally bring ancient temple sculptures to life, narrating captivating stories. Gayatri has graced prestigious festivals like Konark, Puri Beach Festival, San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, Angkor Wat Global Natya Festival, among others. Her accolades include awards such as ‘Kala Shree,’ ‘Nritya Ratna,’ ‘Mahendra Verman,’ and ‘Prabasi Bhasa Sanmana’. Beyond performing, Gayatri serves on cultural boards, leads national-level cultural shows, collaborates for classical fusion with other renowned artists, and conducts Odissi Dance Lecture Demonstrations at UC Santa Cruz and local schools regularly.

Shraddha Joglekar is an Artistic Director and Bharatnatyam exponent with 25 years of experience in teaching dance. She will be performing along with her students in a traditional presentation of a Thillana. | Tickets at leadinheelsus.org

Deepti Venkat is an IT Professional with her main passion being singing, dancing, modeling & acting. Deepti has a classical music background from India and loves to perform and entertain her audience with her Indo-western Mashup music, and also Tamil/Hindi and Malayalam music. She has been performing in the Bay Area for 12+ years. | Tickets at leadingeelsus.org

I am so so so excited to announce that we are all ready to welcome you for our LIH Gala nite and can’t wait to see you all!!!
For friends who are still waiting to come, you can join me as my guest or support us by buying your tix by clicking this link-

https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

Please take a look at the sponsorship levels below, and let me know how you'd like to be a part of LIH's Evening of Enlightenment! THANK YOU!

Our Audiences
Our community demographics represent the diversity of the Bay Area, from movement makers, local leaders, fierce advocates, professionals, successful entrepreneurs to long-time residents.

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us to make a difference.
Please take a look at the sponsorship levels below, and let me know how you'd like to be a part of LIH's Evening of Enlightenment! THANK YOU!
All sponsors will be visually recognized in the slideshow shown before, during, and after the event.
Level of Sponsorships-

*Let’s Do It! -$10,000
• One table of 10 at a VIP table (sponsor name and logo displayed)
• Previous level benefits included
• Facebook banner for two weeks
• Full-page ad on the front cover of the event program
*Brave For Betterment-$8,000
• One table of 10 at a VIP table (sponsor name and logo displayed)
• Previous level benefits included
• Facebook banner for two weeks
• Full-page ad in the event program
*Yes For Progress-$5,000
• Four tickets, previous level benefits included
• Special recognition from the podium during the event
• Three posts on LIH's social media platforms
• Half-page ad in the event program
*Hurray For Health -$2,500
• Two tickets, previous level benefits included
• Two posts on LIH's social media platforms
• Name or logo recognition on LIH's home page
• Quarter-page ad in the event program
* Hearts To Help- $1,000
• Two tickets for the event
• One post on LIH's social media platforms
• Name or logo recognition on the event website, event program, welcome poster and media ad.

Dear Friends ,
Global Generosity Day of Giving is on November 28th, 2023(Tomorrow)*

Your support can make a world of difference to women we support through www.leadinhealsus.org
Many employers *match donations (2:1 or 1:1) and volunteer hours* with the corresponding amount —please check with your employers/HR. Amplify your impact by donating tomorrow.
To donate, please click the link below-
*Venmo-
https://www.venmo.com/u/Leadinheels

*Paypal-
https://paypal.me/LeadinHeelsUS?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

*Cheque-
Mail it to-
44435, View Point Circle
Fremont CA 94539
Thank you!

May this day and every day be filled with love, joy and happiness.THANK YOU to everyone who has helped Lead In Heels to grow and serve more and more women to stand on their feet. I thank you for supporting Lead In Heels’ mission to empower women from every walks of life to win her situation and be a Victor from being a victim. Lead In Heels wishes you all a very happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hello Friends,
We look forward to seeing your presence to our Fundraising Gala which is on Sun. Dec.3rd 2023 from 4:30-10pm at Univ. Of Silicon Andhra. It will include networking, silent auction entertainment and updates about our mission.
100%of your donation goes to our projects. Our Tax Id No. is-47-4389325
To get more information please visit- www.leadinheelsus.org
Please click the link to reserve your seats-

https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

Looking forward to seeing you.

Hello Friends,
We look forward to seeing your presence to our Fundraising Gala which is on Sun. Dec.3rd 2023 from 4:30-10pm at Univ. Of Silicon Andhra. It will include networking, dinner, silent auction, entertainment and updates about our mission.
100%of your donation goes to our projects. Our Tax Id No. is-47-4389325
To get more information please visit- www.leadinheelsus.org
Please click the link to reserve your seats-

https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

Looking forward to seeing you.

We are excited to announce that Lead In Heels will be celebrating its 7 years of service. Our annual gala, An Evening of Empowerment, will be held on Sunday, December 3rd, at the University Of Silicon Andhra in Milpitas from 4:30-10pm.
We are inviting you to be a sponsor of this celebration or share the opportunity with someone who would be interested. LIH's mission is to provide safety, shelter, education, skill development, meals, health and mental wellness, legal support and resources for people to live an independent life free from any abuse or violence.
We accomplish this mission by partnering with NGOs by funding projects which benefit and involve communities offering a broad spectrum of programs that not only provide safety for survivors, but also by educating the community to prevent violence, health and education.
Please write to [email protected] to know the levels of sponsorship and the recognition you will receive at each level. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to call me at (510) 593-7151, email at [email protected] Thank you in advance for your generous support of Lead In Heels!

Some pictures from our last fundraiser. There was music, dance, comedy and updates on our projects. We couldn’t have done without your support.
This year we have many more entertaining stuff so please reserve your seats.
It’s on Sun.3rd Dec. at 4:30pm at Univ. Of Silicon Andhra, Milpitas. See you soon.

A very Happy Diwali to all of you!

May the light of diyas fill your home with health, wealth, happiness and everything that brings you joy!

I care for everyone. Here is a list of contact information which you can keep to help anyone who is going through mental health issues.

Su***de Prevention Resources
If you are feeling suicidal, there is hope.

You can call the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 9-8-8.

You can reach the Crisis Text Line 24/7 by texting “START” to 741-741.

You can call The Trevor Project, an LGBT crisis intervention and su***de prevention hotline, 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386.

You can call Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 if you live in the U.S. Call 877-330-6366 if you live in Canada.

If you are hard of hearing, you can chat with a Lifeline counselor 24/7 by clicking the Chat button on this page, or you can contact the Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889.

To speak to a crisis counselor in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.

If you are a veteran (or your loved one is a veteran), you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 1-800-273-8255 and Pressing 1. You can also send a text to 838255.

To find local resources in your area, visit

https://twloha.com/find-help/

https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp

***deprevention ***de ***deawarness ***deawareness ***depreventionmonth

How empathetic are you? A soul that carries empathy is a soul that has survived enormous pain. Empathy is a survival mechanism that allows you to understand what someone else might be thinking or feeling in a given situation. It is an essential part of human experience. 

Empathetic people value others’ feelings enough to let them explain themselves, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Empathy enables us to build social connections. Feeling connected to others is hugely important for our optimal wellbeing. It helps us to feel valued, loved, and cared for.

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It matters when YOU stop and read this post. It matters when YOU think twice about the change you can bring in someone’s life by being empathetic. It matters when YOU choose Lead In Heels and support their projects to empower women in their crucial period of time. PLEASE DONATE.

Your donation will have an impact:
*$50/- feeds a survivor at the shelter three healthy meals a day for a whole month.
*$100/- completes the initial process of submitting complex legal forms to get social justice for a distraught survivor
*$250/- teaches 1700 students about the warning signs of human trafficking and abuse.
*$500/- helps to give 80 survivors a toiletry/hygiene kit on their arrival at the shelter.
*$1,000/- opens the doors to start a business like a poultry farm, selling goats or to start a newspaper stand.
*$2500/- helps to pay the fees for a graduating student in college.
*$5000/- part of the money to buy transportation for school going children from the remote villages.
*$10,000/- for facial surgery for 3 acid attack survivors.

To donate, please click the link below-
*Venmo-
https://www.venmo.com/u/Leadinheels

*Paypal-
https://paypal.me/LeadinHeelsUS?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

*Cheque-
Mail it to-
44435, View Point Circle
Fremont CA 94539

Thank you so much for your kindness and to support us please attend our fundraiser. Here is the link to reserve your seats-

https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

I would like to invite you to our second Annual Gala dinner of Lead In Heels where we empower women to overcome the extreme challenges which has crippled their lives by education, skill development, mental and health wellness.
With your support we will help an acid attack survivor to get an artificial eye, other one is waiting to get back her nose and ear. I would like to thank you in advance for your support and request you to come for the gala by reserving your seats or sponsoring a table. Thank you so much for your kindness and here is the link to reserve your seats-

https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

One of the organizations, we will continue to support for their remarkable work.

https://www.facebook.com/100070063665297/posts/631058845906232/?mibextid=cr9u03

My dear Friends,
I would like to invite you to join us for the Lead in Heels Gala Night 2023, an unforgettable evening which includes entertainment and 3 course dinner by Jalsa catering. There will be dance, music, comedy and insightful updates on how your generosity has empowered survivors of acid attacks, human trafficking, etc. and has set them on a path of rehabilitation.
We look forward to seeing you. Please reserve your seats today by clicking on the link-
https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

Keep an eye around you. Identify survivors of Domestic Violence and encourage them to take help. There are resources available to survivors of DV.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence.

Please watch what has to say-

https://www.facebook.com/1845476482/posts/10219183710664018/?mibextid=r5uJeJ

Celebrating the divinity within each one of us- Happy Dussehra 🙏❤️
Dussehra is celebrated for its meaning-
••••• *Dussehra:* •••••

Das Hara is a Sanskrit word which means victory over *Das (10)* evils, *Hara* that is defeat of 10 bad qualities within us
which are-
1. K**a Vasana (Lust)
2. Krodha (Anger)
3. Moha (Attachment)
4. Lobha (Greed)
5. Mada (Over Pride)
6. Matsara (Jealousy)
7. Swartha (Selfishness)
8. A’nyaaya (Injustice)
9. A’manavta (Cruelty)
10. Ahankara (Ego)
Wishing You a Very Happy & Blessed Dusshara!🙌🏽♥️ ♥️

Screams, A Punch, Shattering Glass
The shattering of her bones and her heart, third class
It’s not normal for a woman to be unable to breathe
And yet her husband’s anger continues to seethe
Displaced onto her cheeks, her eyes, her being, alas

Alas they watch as he cuts bruises into her skin
Stepping away, looking away, because they aren’t kin
“He must know what he is doing” they say
Through their demeanor, indifference they convey
As if being a woman is a sin

A sin she must be punished for
Society mocks women who speak up evermore
She's joking, looking for attention surely
She must be put in her place, she's acting immaturely
How much longer will society continue to ignore.-Mahika Bagri

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=818170083641889&id=100063467149737&mibextid=qC1gEa

This is so important to understand.

If this helps anyone of you or someone you know-

https://www.facebook.com/100064737758810/posts/716541107180475/?mibextid=cr9u03

Healing from violent situations begins with knowing what support and safety options are available.

You can find resources in your community today. Learn more about which ones best fit your needs at EndingGV.org

We cordially invite you to join us for the 2023 Lead in Heels Gala, an evening which includes dinner, dance, music, comedy and insightful updates on our latest initiatives and projects as we join with the community to raise awareness. We look forward to your kind contributions to financially support our NGO partners who work towards women empowerment through skill development, education, health and wellness.



Please reserve your seats today by clicking on the link-

https://eventmozo.com/event/lead-in-heels-gala-2023-951721693518949

Supurna, after surviving trafficking, lost her basic education while caring for her terminally ill mother in dire conditions. Selling their land for treatment left her mentally broken, contemplating self-harm. Fortunately, with the support of our donors Lead In Heels partnered with GGBK who offered vital psychological and emotional support, aiding her recovery. Supurna received education and developed skills, including sewing, to rebuild her life. Lead In Heels provided her with a sewing machine, granting economic independence. Today, she leads the Bandhanmukti Survivors collective, empowering others.
A special thank you goes to Pina Patel and Jagdish Patel for their crucial support by providing sewing machines to GGBK and one was given to her paving the way for Supurna's economic independence and resilience. She learnt stitching and now is able to stitch clothes of the neighborhood people and earns her livelihood. Today she works hard and is motivated to change her life for the good.

I was approached by the Executive Director Mr. Gunamay Das from the STPN Trust to help them at one of their crucial times when the school was facing huge problem to continue the midday meal program for the students of the charity School Nandkumar Jeevanrao STPN High School.
During the examination time the school faced a big challenge to feed the children as funds were over.
The Executive Director reached out to Lead In Heels for help to continue the midday meals. With your kind support Lead In Heels stepped forward to support and continue the midday meal for the students.

Does your spouse/friend or you work for Google? During the Google Holiday Giving Campaign which will run from November 6-17, 2023. All the Google employees will receive approx. $400 USD credit in their go/give Giving Accounts. The Google team will also provide you a set of suggested organizations to choose from, but you can donate this amount to any eligible orgn. on go/give and use your credit towards
Lead In Heels.
If you are a Google employee, please mark these dates and choose Lead In Heels for your donation. Also please reach out to your friends at Google and see if they can pledge towards Lead In Heels too.
Thank you very much for your kind consideration and please visit www.leadinheelsus.org for more information.

Violence is physical or emotional harm caused through force or aggression, resulting in pain, injury, or distress.

Child labor is the exploitation of children in work that denies them childhood, potential, dignity, and hampers physical and mental development.
Lead in Heels supports NGOs who provide care and shelter to children who are affected and had been living in extreme poverty by providing care and education.

Every human being deserves basic freedom, protection , respect and dignity. Instead many have to fight for it. All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in the Declaration, without distinction as to race, s*x, language, creed or any other factor.
Lead In Heels help survivors who are adversely subjected and their rights taken away by perpetrators.