Women’s Day is more than a date in the calendar, it’s a movement, celebration and a reminder of resilience and empowerment. This year, Aza Fashions takes the opportunity to shine spotlight on four extraordinary women who are breaking barriers, stereotypes, and are redefining success. Through an exclusive feature of Aza Magazine, we are celebrating these trailblazers, who are championing South Asian representation in the United States and paving the way for future generations.
Meet Ami Desai, Shivani Bafna, Sheena Melwani and Michelle Ranavat, who have come together to rejoice in sisterhood, diversity, empowerment and to redefine representation on their own terms. Their journey marked by challenges, offers a refreshing narrative on what it means to honor your roots while making a global impact. From content creation to business to making their dreams come true, these four inspiring women share their triumphs and unfiltered stories in this special collaboration for Women’s Day.
“It’s where we come together, not just to share videos & selfies, but to uplift, inspire, and learn from one another. It’s about connecting with a stranger that becomes a friend over shared experiences. It’s the sisterhood in DMs, the support in the comments, the late-night voice notes hyping each other up. It’s making sure that no one feels alone in their journey, no matter how different our paths might be.”- Ami on the power of connection social media provides.
There’s a recognisition that we’re not monolith- our stories, traditions, and experiences are so rich and varied – and that’s something brands want to showcase.
-Shivani Bafna, Content creator, Entrepreneur
“As South Asian in today’s evolving world, I faced challenges balancing cultural traditions with modern values, addressing stereotypes, and navigating identity in diverse spaces.”
- Ami Desai, Beauty & Lifestyle Expert
“Bringing Indian beauty to the US has been an exciting experience but it has not come easy. There is still a lot of education that needs to be done in the western market to really understand the concept of Ayurveda.’’
- Michelle Ranavat, Holistic beauty expert & founder of Ranavat beauty.
“When we started, I was filled with insecurities about the types of things I was posting, but over the years I have learned to lean into moments where I am being myself.”
- Sheena Melwani, Content creator, podcast host & singer
‘Aza’s South Asian Edit’ is a one-of a kind issue that celebrates the power of women to redefine their narrative and inspire change. As these four women are not just reshaping culture but are the pioneers in creating a legacy for generations to come. So, this women’s day, let’s celebrate and get inspired by these incredible women by reading about their journey, exclusively at Aza Fashions.
Read the latest magazine issue here.
