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  As part of our interview series on Women entrepreneurs, we got an opportunity to interview Shriya Boppana. Shriya is an Indian American pageant queen and activist. Crowned the first South Indian Miss India America, Shriya has gone on to create a buzz in the social media scene through collaborations with Bobbi Brown, Amazon, Bumble, Handshake, Adobe, etc. She currently sits on the board of her company, Liveplex, as a content producer and designer while juggling a full-time consulting career. Here is her story in her own words. 1. What does success mean to you?  Success to me is being better than who I was yesterday. Having grown in the last week, month, or year and setting new goals, targets, or dreams is important to me. I intend to constantly seek bigger platforms and opportunities than I’ve had before.  I also measure success by how many times I have come back from my failures because I believe you can only succeed properly if you have failed properly. How many t...

  Whether they are working professionals or homemakers, women always have a lot on their plate. They keep overworking themselves without even realizing that they need a break once in a while. With so many responsibilities upon their shoulders, self-care is the last thing that comes on their list.  If you’re one of those busy women who keep working round the clock to balance her career and personal life or takes care of the entire household, let me ask you, when was the last time you took a break? When was the last time you didn’t feel stressed out? When was the last time you cared about your health and skin? When was the last time you felt like yourself? In November 2016, the term “Self-care” marked a five-year high in Google Search trends, emphasizing the importance of self-care. According to a 2019 Study conducted by Shine that spoke about how millennial women are embracing both ambition and self-care, 79% of the women admitted to wanting to prioritize self-care an...

  When you stop to think about all the positive reasons you might choose to be a nurse, you’ll find there is a long list. It’s a great profession to get into for its job security, its rewarding nature, and the fact that you can progress well throughout your career. Something else that is truly exciting and a positive reason to get into nursing is that, if you have a particular interest or skill, you will have the chance to specialize. That could be specializing in a certain department, working with very young children or the elderly, helping those with specific conditions, or perhaps becoming a nurse leader.  No matter what you choose to do, it’s a good idea to spend a lot of time making that decision. Although you won’t be stuck doing something you dislike if you find you have made the wrong choice – you can always start again – it will save you a lot of time and stress if you choose wisely from the start. With that in mind, here are some ideas to help you choose a nursing sp...

  Consumer satisfaction is the key to the success of any business, and the healthcare industry is no different. Today’s industry is consumer-driven. Unless your consumers are satisfied with the service you are offering, your efforts for success won’t bear fruit. Regarding patient satisfaction, nurses are in the prime position of influence because of their regular and direct contact with the patients.  These frontline workers are best positioned to ensure good quality service provision and deal with the consumers’ concerns. To ensure an excellent patient experience, you must first know what underlies patient satisfaction. What factors influence the patient’s level of happiness with the service provided? Once you know this, frontline workers, including nurses, can address these concerns. Nurses must be trained in the strategies effective in improving patient experience, and the following are some of the valuable ways this can be achieved: 1.  Ensure effective communication ...