{"id":39079,"date":"2024-05-23T12:07:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theindianinfluencer.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/23\/kerastase-launched-power-talks-headlined-by-their-spokesperson-sonam-kapoor-a-global-initiative-to-empower-women-in-partnership-with-ngo-aspire-for-her\/"},"modified":"2024-05-23T12:07:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:37:50","slug":"kerastase-launched-power-talks-headlined-by-their-spokesperson-sonam-kapoor-a-global-initiative-to-empower-women-in-partnership-with-ngo-aspire-for-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianinfluencer.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/23\/kerastase-launched-power-talks-headlined-by-their-spokesperson-sonam-kapoor-a-global-initiative-to-empower-women-in-partnership-with-ngo-aspire-for-her\/","title":{"rendered":"K\u00e9rastase Launched Power Talks headlined by their spokesperson Sonam Kapoor : A Global Initiative to Empower Women in partnership with NGO Aspire For Her"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23:<\/strong><u> <\/u><\/em>\u00a0K\u00e9rastase, India\u2019s premier luxury hair care brand, proudly unveiled the local edition of its global initiative, <strong><em>Power Talks<\/em><\/strong>, aimed at championing women\u2019s empowerment worldwide. Rooted in a steadfast commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, K\u00e9rastase continued its mission of redefining beauty standards while advocating for women\u2019s empowerment and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>As\u00a0an\u00a0unrivaled\u00a0leader in Luxury Hair Care in India, K\u00e9rastase boasts a pervasive presence across more than 50 cities, encompassing 650 salons and its esteemed e-boutique, Kerastase.\u00a0Central to K\u00e9rastase\u2019s ethos lies the promise of #youdarewecare,\u00a0emblematic\u00a0of its unwavering dedication to hair care excellence\u00a0coupled with\u00a0a resolute commitment to empowering women.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception in 1964, K\u00e9rastase has stood for much more than just hair care products and services. With the launch of Power Talks, the brand propels itself forward, catalyzing a pivotal shift towards empowering women and fostering inclusivity on a global scale. Power Talks\u00a0is\u00a0an impact-driven program meticulously designed to help women no matter what background they come from by equipping them with the confidence they need to advance in their careers and uplifting fellow women within their communities.<\/p>\n<p>In India, K\u00e9rastase has partnered with <strong>Aspire For Her<\/strong>, a prominent NGO dedicated to bridging the gender gap by increasing the contribution of women in the workforce. \u00a0Through transformative one-to-one flash mentoring sessions, K\u00e9rastase and Aspire For Her pledge to mentor more than 300 women this year alone.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the launch of Power Talks in India and celebrate, K\u00e9rastase\u00a0hosted a landmark event\u00a0<strong>on May 14th<\/strong>\u00a0in Mumbai. The event promised a distinguished lineup of influential speakers, headlined by Bollywood star K\u00e9rastase brand\u00a0spokesperson in India,\u00a0Sonam Kapoor. Additionally, a panel of esteemed self-made women leaders\u00a0including <strong>Interiors expert\u00a0Ridhi Khosla Jalan, Ahana Gautam, Founder and CEO of Open Secret Snacks, and Madhura Dasgupta, head of the NGO Aspire for Her<\/strong>, engaged in an insightful and inspirational discourse on women\u2019s empowerment. The evening also featured a recital by poet, Aranya Johar.<\/p>\n<p>The event was an immersive experience\u00a0repleted\u00a0with captivating d\u00e9cor, and scintillating entertainment performances. Notably, K\u00e9rastase unveiled its Limited-Edition bottle of its iconic Elixir Ultime Serum adorned with the emblematic Power Talks logo, serving as a poignant testament to the brand\u2019s unwavering commitment to the cause.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cInclusivity and equality are causes that are very close to my heart. When K\u00e9rastase a brand that I adore asked me to be a part of this event, I was delighted. I strongly believe we all need to do our part and can play a big role in uplifting the women around us to help uplift society at large\u201d \u2013 remarked <\/em><strong>Actress<em>, <\/em>Sonam Kapoor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are thrilled to unveil Power Talks, our global initiative dedicated to empowering women and fostering positive societal change,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>exclaimed a\u00a0<strong>Anjali Pai, General Manager at K\u00e9rastase India.<\/strong><em>\u00a0\u201cThrough this program, we want to inspire and support women in unlocking their full potential, thereby creating \u00a0meaningful impact in their lives and the lives of others.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Madhura Dasgupta Sinha, Founder &amp; CEO of Aspire For Her,\u00a0<\/strong>echoed this sentiment, emphasizing,\u00a0<em>\u201c<\/em><em>We are thrilled to partner with K\u00e9rastase to close the biggest gap in a woman\u2019s professional journey \u2013 the confidence gap. The mentorship program is opening up new possibilities and opportunities, as we unleash a huge potential in India\u2019s economy. At Aspire For Her, we are adding a million women to the workforce by 2025 and ten million by 2030 by using the power of communities and networks.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Join us as we embark o<\/em>n this transformative journey towards empowering women and collectively crafting a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About K\u00e9rastase:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>K\u00e9rastase is India\u2019s leading Luxury Hair Care brand, offering\u00a0a range of\u00a0premium hair care products and treatments designed to care, cure and enhance the beauty of hair. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, K\u00e9rastase continues to redefine luxury hair care standards worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kerastase.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kerastase.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the panelists &amp; speakers<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Madhura Dasgupta Sinha, Founder &amp; CEO of Aspire For Her<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madhura has been a banker for the last 25 years \u2013 holding leadership positions in IDFC, Standard Chartered and ANZ Grindlays Bank, after an MBA from XLRI and Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University. She was\u00a0one of\u00a0the 12 women across India to be awarded the British Chevening Women in Management Scholarship in 2003.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Her work has been covered widely in the media, including CNBC, NDTV, BBC, The Times Of India, New Indian Express, etc. Aspire For Her has been honoured with awards from UN Women, Economic Times, T-Hub, NDTV and the International Advertising Association. Madhura was among the 23 of the Twenty-Three list published by the HR Association of India.\u00a0She\u00a0is\u00a0also invited to speak at various prestigious forums, including IITs, IIMs, Niti Aayog, G 20, UN Women, Global Fintech Forum, National Commission of Women and many acclaimed podcasts.\u00a0Madhura is on the Advisory Board of Wesleyan College, USA and the Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership at XLRI.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Ridhi Khosla Jalan, Interior Designer and India\u2019s First Luxury design content creator.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ridhi\u2019s illustrious career is punctuated with numerous accolades and achievements that celebrate her profound influence in the design industry. With a commanding presence on prestigious platforms, including two TEDx Talks, she captivates audiences nationwide with her visionary insights and expertise. Renowned for her captivating interviews, Ridhi has had the privilege of engaging with luminaries such as the legendary A R Rahman and the esteemed Padmashri Awardee, Sunita Kohli.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Ridhi\u2019s influence extends beyond conventional boundaries, as evidenced by her exclusive invitation to the Prime Minister\u2019s art gallery launch, a testament to her unparalleled contribution to the arts. She was among the select few to preview the launch of Swadesh, Nita Ambani\u2019s passion project dedicated to uplifting Indian craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p>A visionary whose indelible mark on the world of design continues to inspire and captivate us all.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Ahana Gautam, CEO &amp; Co-Founder at Open Secret<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ahana Gautam has always been passionate about building and growing consumer brands. She is building Open Secret to \u201cun junk\u201d, every Indian family\u2019s favourite food and beverage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She has a B.Tech from IIT Bombay and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She started her career at P&amp;G,\u00a0where she worked\u00a0across multiple functions\u2014supply chain, finance, and marketing. Ahana grew her passion for food brands at General Mills in the US, where she launched natural and organic products.<\/p>\n<p>Open Secret is now one of the fastest-growing F&amp;B brands. It hosts over 100 brands and 250+ healthy, tasty products. It is backed by leading investors such as Ananta Capital, Sixth Sense, Matrix, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Founder, Paytm), Kunal Bahl (Co-Founder, Snapdeal), Rohit Bansal (Co-Founder, Snapdeal), Gautam Kumra (Asia Chairman, McKinsey &amp; Co), and Vivek Gambhir (Director and former CEO, Godrej Consumer Products).<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Aranya\u00a0Johar ,\u00a0Poet.\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aranya is an Indian poet who uses social media to address issues like gender equality, mental health and body positivity. She uses slam poetry to confront beauty standards.<\/p>\n<p>Her first piece, \u201cA Brown Girl\u2019s Guide to Gender,\u201d hit 1 million views in just two days. She is the youngest Indian to\u00a0be featured\u00a0on BBC\u2019s Top 100 Influential Women and\u00a0also\u00a0the youngest and only Indian member of the G7\u2019s Gender Equality Advisory Council.\u00a0She integrated\u00a0spoken\u00a0word\u00a0in\u00a0Bollywood through the movie Padman.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23: \u00a0K\u00e9rastase, India\u2019s premier luxury hair care brand, proudly unveiled the local edition of its global initiative, Power Talks, aimed at championing women\u2019s empowerment worldwide. Rooted in a steadfast commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, K\u00e9rastase continued its mission of redefining beauty standards while advocating for women\u2019s empowerment and environmental stewardship. 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